"Chris Christie apologizes for ‘occupied territories’ remark" Politico

"Christie made clear “that he misspoke when he referred to the ‘occupied territories.’ And he conveyed that he is an unwavering friend and committed supporter of Israel, and was sorry for any confusion that came across as a result of the misstatement.” Adelson accepted Christie’s explanation, the source said. The mini-controversy and quick apology highlight both the importance of Adelson as the reigning mega-donor in GOP politics, as well as the tricky terrain that Middle East politics can pose for American politicians courting Jewish donors and voters. Before the meeting, Adelson ally Morton Klein, president of the hawkish Zionist Organization of America, had confronted Christie about his use of the term, telling POLITICO he explained to the New Jersey governor that “at minimum you should call it disputed territories.” "  Politico

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Well, there you have it  A President Christie, at least in his first term, would be as abject in his obedience to Zionist organizers and donors as any president we have thus far seen.   Someone named Klein, head of the Zionist Organization of America, observed that if Christie thought of the West Bank as occupied territiry, then he is "hostile to Israel."

So, Christie groveled before Adelson and assured him of his "corpse like" devotion to the Zionist cause.  "Unwavering" love, "unwavering love," this must be a New Jersey tradition.

Adelson is IMO the king of Israel Firsters.  He once observed that he would have preferred to have served in the IDF rather than the US Army as he did. 

The Republican hopefuls flocked to the castration party in Las Vegas.  Rand Paul declined his invitation.  He is looking better and better.  pl 

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/chris-christie-occupied-territories-apology-105169.html

Comments

[Matthew]

Fred: I find consolation in history. In 594 B.C. the poor in Athens were getting similarly screwed. At a certain point, the debts were and/or will be repudiated.

[Tyler]

The rot is too far gone.

[Fred]

Matthew,

If one has a pension you're not poor, but soon will be. All in the name of our economic aristocracy.

[Fred]

I thought you got banned.

[dilbert dogbert]

As Gore Vidal said: There is only one party in the United States, the Property Party ... and it has two right wings: Republican and Democrat. Republicans are a bit stupider, more rigid, more doctrinaire in their laissez-faire capitalism than the Democrats, who are cuter, prettier, a bit more corrupt—until recently ... and more willing than the Republicans to make small adjustments when the poor, the black, the anti-imperialists get out of hand. But, essentially, there is no difference between the two parties

[Tyler]

What a pathetic dodge. Of course the history of previous administrations is my history in this country

[Tyler]

Its best to know something of the occupying powers controlling this nation.

[Tyler]

Wait until all those pensions get nationalized for our own good!

[Dr. K]

I thought you died.

[Charles Dekle]

Highlander,
Thanks. That one made me laugh out loud. I am tired of both the Clinton family and the Bush family.
Regards,

[Charles Dekle]

Fred,
This just in: http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/04/budget-story/81676/
He will come after the military retirements next, IMHO.
Regards,

[Charles Dekle]

Col Lang,
It would seem that Christie lost all of the bravado that he showed at public forums when he cowed the teacher's union representatives. Perhaps he should have been a better student of The Bard:

Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Macbeth Act 5, scene 5
http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/tomorrow-tomorrow-tomorrow

Me thinks that his time of strutting and fretting is in the past.
Regards,

[Fred]

Thats why there's such an effort to outlaw gun ownership.

[Fred]

They will be after everyone's money - except the billionaires.

[Tyler]

Funny, I was about to say the same thing about you.

[Tyler]

One of many reasons why there is such an effort.

[optimax]

No self-respecting, well-informed American would vote for any of these worms who pledge allegiance to Israel or any other foreign entity. Unfortunately, too many people lack either one or both of these requirements for good citizenry, no becomes a presidential candidate without first being vetted by the Israeli Firsters.

Rand with a Democratic Congress is our best bet. He could reign in our foreign policy while Congress blocked his Austrian economic impulses.

[Charles Dekle]

Too true.
Regards

[Dr. K]

Your youthfulness is apparent. You grew up in the Reagan Gulag. Your knowledge of anything is highly questionable

[Alba Etie]

Dr K
Please define Reagan Gulag . And be careful with our friend Tyler , in your judgements about him . Tyler is quite knowledgeable about many things- but like you I often disagree with him . But please what is the Reagan Gulag - exactly ..

[Alba Etie]

Tyler
Though we vehemently disagree about whether my best friends Jenny & May could be wed as 'two girls " - we do find fundamental agreement on all of our absolute 2nd amendment rights .

[Alba Etie]

optimax

Makes me miss President Reagan & House Speaker O'Neil.

[Alba Etie]

Fred
And SCOTUS with its ruling yesterday demolished & destroyed any restraint on the Oligarchs ability to buy our elections. No limits to the amount of money that can be donated .