video of Israeli aide who called Obama "childish and stupid"

[Enrique]

ok, he didn't call Obama that, but he did characterize Obama's position during the summit with Netanyahu that way.

But anyway, watch this video from a few months ago and ask, what stands out to you about this Israeli aide?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJI1gkFVBHY

[lapfog_1]

1. That he is a neocon.

Much like the many founders of the Project for a New American Century (PNAC), he is using all of their language and talking points.

[Enrique]

2. big time neocon

cowrote Natan Sharansky's book that Bush said he likes so much.

What struck me was that he's American. Born in Miami Beach. Brother currently mayor of Miami Beach, late father also mayor of Miami Beach.

For those people that care so much about patriotism, where's the outrage? Fine, go work for Netanyahu if you want, but how about showing a little respect to the American president, especially when the U.S. is giving $3 billion a year to your boss's country.

[bluestateguy]

3. I just watched the video. What was I supposed to notice?

nt

[Enrique]

4. that he's American

two things struck me, and they both might be wrong. First, I thought it was unusual for a foreign official to use such blunt language, especially when the countries are such close friends, especially since the U.S. is giving them so much money, and second, I found it surprising that it was coming from an American.