Walking the Point

posted by Writer on Nov 19

“First of all, Israel is a true friend. It is our greatest ally in the region. And if Israel is attacked, America will stand with Israel. I’ve made that clear throughout my presidency… In fact, this week we’ll be carrying out the largest military exercise with Israel in history, this very week. But to the issue of Iran, as long as I’m president of the United States Iran will not get a nuclear weapon. I made that clear when I came into office.” President Barak Obama (1)

That’s what the President said during the third and final debate on Monday October 22, 2012. The following is what he didn’t tell you about those military exercises:

• They were postponed for months because Obama was said to be “displeased” over Israel’s plan to hit Iranian nuclear facilities.
• The number of US troops participating was cut by more than 2/3
• Units operating the Patriot anti-missile system would not participate
• The number of our warships participating was also cut in half (2)

This is what Mitt Romney said that same night; “And if Israel is attacked, we have their back, not just diplomatically, not just culturally, but militarily. That’s number one.” (3) Did you note difference in the language?

Now that things are escalating, with a full-scale ground war imminent, the White House released this bit of information on Saturday; “The White House said it believes Israel has the right to defend itself against attack and that the Israelis will make their own decisions about their military tactics and operations.“(4)

What’s that supposed to mean? It means this; “Good Luck Israel. You are on your own.” (5)

Put yourself in Israel’s position. What would you do if you were attacked and people told you to use restraint? What would you do if you were Benjamin Netanyahu after receiving this message from Hamas?: “We are sending a short and simple message: There is no security for any Zionist on any single inch of Palestine and we plan more surprises.” (6, see also Psalm 83:4)

So, what’s at stake for America? For starters, a lot has changed in the Mid East since O took office, and one can only image what will happen here (on American soil) if we abandon our faithful friend.

The potential exists for Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia and other rouge nations to be dragged into the fray, all of which are now under the control of hard-line Islamists or the Muslim Brotherhood. All the while, our president and secretary-of-state are off galavanting across the globe on our dime.

Do you think radical jihadist’s now living in the US will sit by if Israel turns ups the heat? Things could get messy here. Why, you may ask?  It’s because our president is playing with something that’s way above his ‘pay grade.’

I know of three instances where sitting presidents called for a ‘two-state plan’ and each time they did, bad things happened – but that’s for another time (Genesis 12:1-3).

Obama has little regard (if any) for Israel, and none for the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. His attitude mirrors the guy when a friend in dire need comes calling, ands all he does is engage in idle chatter without moving an inch to help. (7)

Now what do you think of the 69% of Jews, along with millions of “pollyana”(8) evangelicals, who voted for this guy?

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(1) Washington Post, Campaign 2012 (Full Transcript); (2) Why Obama has abandoned Israel and Jews should abandon Obama, by Wayne Allyn Root, September 4, 2012, foxnews.com; (3) Washington Post, Campaign 2012 (Full Transcript); Israel widens on rocekts in Gaza; credit ‘Iron Dome’ for shooting down incoming rockets, published by foxnews.com, November 18, 2012; (5) Why Obama has abandoned ISrael and Jews should abandon Obama, by Wayne Allyn Root, September 4, 2012, foxnews.com; (6) Abu Obeida, a spokesman for the Hamas militant wing. Israel widens air assault on rockets in Gaza; credit “Iron Dome’ for shooting down incoming rockets, published by foxnews.com, November 18, 2012; (7) James 2:16; (8) Doug Giles