Bush "manifesting the Zionist vision"

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Bush "manifesting the Zionist vision"

Posted By Cernig

Yesterday, I wrote that while a by-blow of Bush's Knesset speech may well have been to attack Obama and other Democratic rivals, the main purpose was to give a "wink and a nod" to Israeli hardliners that in the closing days of his presidency they can do no wrong - including attack Iran, should Israel wish to, or scuppering any chance of a Palestinian peace process.

Reports in the Israeli media say that Israel got Bush's message, loud and clear.

"We are on the same page. We both see the threat ... And we both understand that tangible action is required to prevent the Iranians from moving forward on a nuclear weapon," Olmert spokesman Mark Regev said.

"Regev described diplomatic efforts so far to exert pressure on Iran as "positive", but added: "It is clearly not sufficient and it's clear that additional steps will have to be taken".

"Asked about the option of using military force, Regev said: "Leaders of many countries have talked about many options being on the table and, of course, Israel agrees with that."

"Senior officials in Jerusalem said Thursday that Israel is fully satisfied with the results of Bush's visit, including policy on Iran's nuclear program.

"In talks with the president of the United States during his visit it was made clear that Bush's statements on the subject of Iran's nuclear program are fully backed in practice," a senior official said."...http://www.atlargely.com/2008/05/bush-manifestin.html

[Goodnevil]

1. HA!

The father of battles finally calls to me!

I hear his horn's clarion call!

This MUST be the Ragnarok.

[aquart]

2. Does anyone ever use the word "Zionist" except as a veiled insult anymore?

[laststeamtrain]

3. I do.

I sometimes say "hard right Zionism" or "far right Zionism".

Crank Reverend Hagee uses "Christian Zionist" to describe his cranky depensationalist theology.