Democrats Punish Israel – Remove Language on Jerusalem in 2012 DNC Platform
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 10:03 AM
In 2008 Barack Obama told attendees at AIPAC that Jerusalem must remain the capital of Israel.
But that was back in 2008 when Obama needed the Jewish vote.
In March of this year the Obama State Department refused to call Jerusalem the capital of Israel.
Now this…
Democrats removed language recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in their 2012 convention platform. Democrats also removed language that called on the international community to isolate Hamas.
Jeff Dunetz reported on the language changes in the DNC platform.
Here is the language from the 2008 Democratic platform:
It is in the best interests of all parties, including the United States, that we take an active role to help secure a lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a democratic, viable Palestinian state dedicated to living in peace and security side by side with the Jewish State of Israel. To do so, we must help Israel identify and strengthen those partners who are truly committed to peace, while isolating those who seek conflict and instability, and stand with Israel against those who seek its destruction. 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.
And here is the language on Israel from the 2012 Democratic Platform:
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.
It’s obvious that Israel is the big loser this year… And terrorist group Hamas is the winner.
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Mekan commented:
Ah Hamas…our greatest ally in the mid-east.
SoLongSong commented:
NOW will they not vote for him? What the heck is it going to take?
Mekan commented:
I think soon Obama’s America will tell Iran to save a nuke and wipe Israel off the map with his own nukes…hell he is for missile reduction….quickest way to reduce is to use.
katy commented:
Notice the word “all” in this verse. For decades the US stood with Israel. There was no “all”. Things are changing rapidly. We need to do more than politics to get this turned around…I think Israel will be the safest place on the planet at some point…
Zecharia 12:3
On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.
FU#K OBAMA commented:
I’m shocked that Imam Obama would throw the jews under the bus, or into the oven perhaps?
rormos822 commented:
It is definitely time for all Jews (particularly NY Jews) to stop voting for the democrats
Ragspierre commented:
And Obama is bailing out Egypt.
What a strange, perverse set of foreign policies…and ideologies…this man has.
It gives a whole new meaning to, “I’ve got your back”…
JenBee commented:
Wow, just wow. Things like this make me very sad that we no longer have an unbiased media that actually reports NEWS, because THIS is just the sort of thing that needs to be reported on every ‘alphabet’ 5:30pm news broadcast, but will instead be ignored and will never, ever see the light of day. Most Jews don’t read our conservative blogs, and thus they will never know how badly Obama is abandoning support of Israel; thus, they’ll continue to vote for him and all Dems every chance they get. Makes me weep for our future.
Gloria Gilson commented:
The Party of the Democrats.
These people are NOT Americans.
Defeat them, expose them.
Mekan commented:
Communists and Fascists really do hate the Jews don’t they.
Rachelle commented:
What do you expect from a crypto-Muslim president?
The big question is why any Jews continue to support this a***ole and his gangsta party.
redneck commented:
http://www.therightscoop.com/report-obama-informally-partnering-with-iran-to-not-back-israeli-attack/………Is their any doubt what will happen to Israel if this marxist gets re-elected.
Todd commented:
I am wondering if we should expect a judgement by the creator very soon?
democraps suck commented:
Obummer…once a mooslum always a mooslum through and through…yet so many stupid people can’t see what he is doing to America and our liberty….
Grandma Perkins commented:
Oh dear!
sandy commented:
How things have changed in the last 4 years. Under Bush the Muslims were terrorists, they killed 3,000 innocent Americans people. But now with a guy named Hussein the Muslims are our pals and Israel is getting shafted.
Some of us knew this would be the outcome however too many Americans still believe that if Rush and Drudge say it — it must be a lie. Can the American Jews still believe that if Israel goes down that it won’t be long before it will be their turn? Jews are successful — they know how to make money and to the Leftists this is pure evil.
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