Sarah Palin, Vice-presidential candidate on the GOP ticket in 2008, was interviewed by Barbara Walters of ABC News and cemented her previously stated viewpoint as a staunch supporter of Israel. With the release of her new book 'GOING ROGUE: An American Life' and chatter of a possible Palin 2012 presidential run, her view on foreign policy in particular is getting the attention of pundits and politial junkies. Palin's latest statement on Israel is nothing new, however, since her position on the matter has been clear for some time to anyone paying attention.
In an article entitled Sarah Palin: A Closet Zionist? from September 2008, IsraeliNationalNews reported on an unearthed video interview of Palin from February of the same year in which an Israeli flag was seen displayed in her gubernatorial office.
Michael Collins Piper of the AmericanFreePress reported during the presidential campaign on Palin's views regarding Israel and foreign policy, particularly as it related to her religious faith. He noted how "the [Washington] Times’ religion writer, Ralph Z. Hallow, said she is a disciple of the theme that preservation of modern-day Israel is “a biblical imperative.” Hallow said Mrs. Palin’s religious ideology “makes her a favorite with the staunchly pro-Israel neo-conservative elements in the Republican Party.”
Starting around the 03:20 mark in the latest interview, Walters questions Palin about the Middle East:
- Walters: "Now let's talk about some issues, the Middle East. The Obama
- administration does not want Israel to build any more settlements on what they consider Palestinian territory; what is your view on this?"
- Palin: "I disagree with the Obama administration on that. I believe that the Jewish settlements should be allowed to be expanded upon, because that population of Israel is, is going to grow. More and more Jewish people will be flocking to Israel in the days and weeks and months ahead. And I don't think that the Obama administration has any right to tell Israel that the Jewish settlements cannot expand."
- Walters: "Even if its Palestinian areas?"
- Palin: "I believe that the Jewish settlements should be allowed to expand."
Palin is touted by many Republicans as one who may return the party to it's purported limited government Constitutional platform. Yet as Ron Paul pointed out in his landmark 2003 Congressional address We've Been Neo-Conned, supporting an empire along with extensive foreign entanglements will only result in deficits and a loss of liberty. Congressman Paul, who broke fundraising records during his presidential bid and recieved more money from the military than other candidates, explains neo-con's philosophy as it relates to israel: "They are not bashful about an American empire; instead they strongly endorse it... They unconditionally support Israel and have a close alliance with the Likud Party".
True limited government conservatives, libertarians and constitutionalists, particularly if they are still members of the Republican party, should concede that meddling in foreign entanglements and promoting the ideology of foreign governments will never result in the liberty they claim to restore. Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin addressed this issue during the 2008 campaign. In his column Ron Paul's Israel Problem, Balwin wrote: "If the United States continues on its current path of aggressive, preemptive war, incessant nation-building, empire-building, and globalism, our country will collapse". Balwin, a protestant Christian minister, continued, "The problem is, some Christians seem to give more loyalty and support to the government of Israel than they do their own country's independence and freedom."
During Palin's ABC interview, she also discussed her daughter's unwed pregancy with Walters, stating "That's why I was shocked..Truthfully, we were devastated". Her newly released book is reportedly being sold below cost by major retailers.
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Anti-GENTILISM is the source of "antisemitism". HUMANITY did not invent "antisemitism" and then wait thousands of years for judaism to appear, just so everybody could "hate" it for absolutely no reason. Jacob invented judaism, Moses (another "gem" of humanity) codified anti-GENTILISM in his "torah". Then judaism practiced anti-GENTILISM, their hatred of ALL NON-jews, and the only SANE reaction of any NON-jew is self defense, which the "Tribe" calls antisemitism.
Judaism is neither a race or a religion, it is Xenophobic Tribalism.
XENOPHOBIC: n.
A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of that which is foreign, especially of strangers or foreign peoples.
TRIBALISM: n.
1. The organization, culture, or beliefs of a tribe.
2. A strong feeling of identity with and loyalty to one's tribe or group.
"Judeo-Christian" is an OXYMORON. Thesis and ANTI-Thesis. The Old Testament followers worship a War God and spend their spiritual lives hating and reliving every imagined slight
NEVER FORGIVE and NEVER FORGET .... they still go on about Egypt and Babylon after MILLENIA. New Testament followers (are supposed to) worship a loving, forgiving God, and are supposed to CLOSE the Old Testament, as it has been CONCLUDED. If you are following the OLD you ARE NOT and CANNOT be a CHRISTian.
Support non-aggressive individuals; not "nations".
Great article, Martin; thank you.
Ms. Palin promotes violation of international law with her advocation of no rights for Palestinians. But what else is new from both parties regarding Wars of Aggression and rejection of the Goldstone Report.
Does Palin believe the Nazis should be ENTITLED to all of EUROPE, since they conquered THAT, and needed "ROOM TO GROW".
The Nazis just followed the Jewish "teachings" point by point
KILL THE SICK and CRIPPLED
Numbers c.5 v.2-4
KILL HOMOSEXUALS
Leviticus c.20 v.13 well, really the whole chapter
KILL ALL DISSIDENTS:
Exodus c.32 v.27
Numbers c.11 v.1-2
Numbers c.16 all
Numbers c.21 v.5-6
Numbers v.26 v.10
"diversity" BANNED, "integration" BANNED:
Numbers v25 v.4-8
Deuteronomy c.14 v.2
DEhumanize the Untermenschen, then KILL them:
Numbers c.21 v.03 Canaanites
Numbers c.21 v.24 Amorites
Numbers c.21 v.33 Bashan
Numbers c.31 all Midianites
etc, etc.
Sarah needs to watch "Peace,propaganda and the promised land" or "Occupation 101" to get a clue as to what is really going on between Israel and Palestine. or go to "If americans knew" website !
Excellent article. Palin is pro-war on terror. Cute though.
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