DNC Platform Throws Israel Under The Bus Removes ‘Jerusalem As Capital’ Language
In the 2008 Democratic party platform, there was this language on Jerusalem, Israel:
“Jerusalem is and will remain the capital of Israel. The parties have agreed that Jerusalem is a matter for final status negotiations. It should remain an undivided city accessible to people of all faiths.”
This year, however, that language has been removed. Indeed, there is no mention of Jerusalem in the 2012 party platform adopted by Democrats.
In this year’s Democratic platform, there is this boilerplate language about Israel:
President Obama and the Democratic Party maintain an unshakable commitment to Israel’s security. A strong and secure Israel is vital to the United States not simply because we share strategic interests, but also because we share common values. For this reason, despite budgetary constraints, the President has worked with Congress to increase security assistance to Israel every single year since taking office, providing nearly $10 billion in the past three years. The administration has also worked to ensure Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region. And we have deepened defense cooperation – including funding the Iron Dome system – to help Israel address its most pressing threats, including the growing danger posed by rockets and missiles emanating from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. The President’s consistent support for Israel’s right to defend itself and his steadfast opposition to any attempt to delegitimize Israel on the world stage are further evidence of our enduring commitment to Israel’s security.
It is precisely because of this commitment that President Obama and the Democratic Party seek peace between Israelis and Palestinians. A just and lasting Israeli-Palestinian accord, producing two states for two peoples, would contribute to regional stability and help sustain Israel’s identity as a Jewish and democratic state. At the same time, the President has made clear that there will be no lasting peace unless Israel’s security concerns are met. President Obama will continue to press Arab states to reach out to Israel. We will continue to support Israel’s peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, which have been pillars of peace and stability in the region for many years. And even as the President and the Democratic Party continue to encourage all parties to be resolute in the pursuit of peace, we will insist that any Palestinian partner must recognize Israel’s right to exist, reject violence, and adhere to existing agreements.
But as yidwithlid.blogspot.com notes, this language is far weaker than the 2008 language:
The United States and its Quartet partners should continue to isolate Hamas until it renounces terrorism, recognizes Israel’s right to exist, and abides by past agreements. Sustained American leadership for peace and security will require patient efforts and the personal commitment of the President of the United States. The creation of a Palestinian state through final status negotiations, together with an international compensation mechanism, should resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees by allowing them to settle there, rather than in Israel. All understand that it is unrealistic to expect the outcome of final status negotiations to be a full and complete return to the armistice lines of 1949. Jerusalem is and will remain the capital of Israel.The parties have agreed that Jerusalem is a matter for final status negotiations. It should remain an undivided city accessible to people of all faiths. source – Weekly Standard
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about 8 months ago
NObama has thrown “his own” country under the bus, so why do we presume he’s going to stand up for any other country that does not pray to Allah, read the Koran, and declare Islam as the national religion. He had the nerve to say that, “America is no longer a Christian nation,” so why would he think Israel has the right to Jerusalem?
about 8 months ago
What is this world coming to? I’d like to see him impeached, but that will never happen in a country that’s being transformed into a Communist one.
I don’t have television and don’t listen to radio much either, but wanted to ask you Marie, when did this so called president of ours say America is no longer a Christian nation? I didn’t know the idiot said that, that makes me mad. He has no right to claim that. That’s our right to be and stay a Christian. This country was founded on those principles and by the United States just standing back and not saying nothing when Obama has the nerve to say that, why we should be ashamed of ourselves for not saying something to him. Sorry, I hope that made sense, I’m doing this from my phone and upset as I type but I’m sure you know what I’m saying. I called the White House once, not that it does any good. They’ll probably send the SS to my house to scare me. To all their questions,, I’ll reply, God bless you!! I don’t want to be mean or hateful, but I believe Jesus wants us to defend ourselves. And we can’t just act like robots like the government WANTS us to do.
Well, you summed it up pretty good Marie. Have a blessed day.
jill
about 8 months ago
What is your fascination with the protection of Israel? The land was stolen from the Palestinians as repayment for Zionist financial support during WW2. What happened next was disgusting. Yes, the holocaust was a sickening and horrendous stain on human history but it was not a reason to displace Palistinians.
As far as Jerusalem is concerned, the majority of UN member states and most international organisations do not recognise Israel’s control of East Jerusalem, which occurred after the 1967 Six Day War. As a result, foreign embassies are generally located in Tel Aviv and its suburbs.
about 8 months ago
VoR
Since you believe the lie that Israel took the land from Palestinians,I challenge you to read the book,”From Time Immemorial”,written by a liberal journalist who believed the same as you. The author is Joan Peters. Happy reading!
about 8 months ago
Oh let the crazy and uneducated nonsense begin… Good start Jill!
@Jill – you clearly only think you understand the 2nd amendment b/c you think it authorizes you to shoot a gun. But you really need to understand that the first amendment clearly means that the U.S. is NOT a Christian nation. If that isn’t enough then how about the Treaty of Tripoli, ratified in 1790, “As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion…”
Of course, I don’t expect that any facts will convince you that you are wrong! I wouldn’t expect anything different from radical Christain fundamentalist.
Now go and disobey your god by thinking ill of me, eating your pork pie, your shellfish, planning your work on the sabbath. To get back into your God’s good graces, may I suggest you plan a mass killing of the entire population of San Francisco? After all, there is at least one non-believer and/or fornicator in that city…and God commands that you punish the entire population.
about 8 months ago
So…VoR….
I am going to guess you (VoR) would like to see shariah law implemented in the US.
The United States and constitution had a very large portion of it written by Christians using the best an only true Book ever written….The Bible. 90% of our forefathers were Christians and believed that the Christian faith is they only way to live. Thou shalt not murder, steal, etc…. Are these not part of our laws today? Its disgusting to see all these people that are always offended by something…this over-sensitive society. Everything that people say now is taken so personal. We have all forgot how to laugh and smile and joke. It’s so sad.
Regarding Israel…My heart is sad to see how the US has turned from her in a time of need. I do believe it was obama / barry soetoro’s plan all along. Secretly support Iran while slowly backing away from Israel…forcing Israel to do it alone. Obama is only a little pathetic puppet on a very long string…he is a nobody…a muslim…a liar…etc. One day he will pay for his lies.
I pray that my family and I are long gone before that cancer of society false religion islam ever comes to the states and overrides these Christian Laws. Even our Lord God Almighty uses the Ass to haul supplies and it is using the muslims to harbor hate and violence. We are all being used by our Lord, if we believe it or not…even you VoR. One day…very soon..we will all see the truth.
May God Bless you all in everything you do. May God Bless Israel and all the innocent men, women, and children.
about 8 months ago
Thank you, Dizzie… ironically it appears that YOU are the one with the voice of reason. Makes perfect sense to me. God is ultimately in control, and we can be used in His plan, not only for Israel but for all nations where believers dwell and minister to others.
We have been instructed to align ourselves with Israel, and that command has been taken seriously by many nations for many years. Even Barry Soetoro. or whatever his alias of choice was at the time, knew this when he began initiating his plans. As Barack Obama he most certainly talked a good game about backing Israel before the election in 2008. Most Christians didn’t buy it then, and don’t buy it now.
The man can’t run on his record. He can’t run on his morals. He can only run on deception and his ability to talk a good game. His history is a mystery, and he’s most definitely a “made man” who appeared from nowhere and is taking our country nowhere fast!
about 8 months ago
I WILL STAND FOR/WITH ISRAEL REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE LEADERS(?????IF YOU CAN CALL THEM THAT) SAY OR DO.
about 8 months ago
Israel can also not recognize Washington D C as the capitol of the USA! What good will this do except to reveal a hidden agenda or malice? Lets us face the truth. Obama has a love affair going with our enemies the Palestinian Muslims. Those people who dance in the street to celebrate every disaster in the USA long before 9-11. This makes Obama look weak, delusional, and who is a traitor to the American Constitution and the People of the United States of America. Allah has warped his mind!
about 8 months ago
I Think Obama must have an implant in his brain to not Recognise Jerusalem Being The Capital Of Israel, he has shown us to be an Illuninati Puppet of the New World Order, Obama may be eyeing to be seated in Jerusalm one day in the future and hand it over to the Muslims, all because He thinks he is the Messiah who has come to save the world.
This Illegal Alien should Be Impeached sooner than later before he destroys America and turn it into a Communist Country, and Americans should Unite and Fight for what is Right and The Constitution which Obama is trying to Shred.
about 8 months ago
Amen Barbara!!!!
about 8 months ago
GOD HELP AMERICAN, SO SAD TO SEE THAT AMERICAN IS GOING DOWN A DARK ROAD, I STAND BE ISRAEL SHALOM. THE WORLD IS GETTING DARKER.
about 8 months ago
YES YOU CAN SEE THE ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT COMING UP THE ROAD,