Monday, December 18, 2017

Reckless

In response to Mr. Golden's December 15, 2017 opinion in the Metro West Daily News "Recognize Jerusalem as Capital of Israel" linked below I could not disagree with him more.  I have been an ardent supporter of Israel up until two things occurred: (1) Netanyahu visited the Republican congress and insulted president of the United States Barack Obama who did not invite him  (2) Trump, a sad excuse for a president, took it upon himself to overrule even his advisors to do the most utterly egregious thing he could - declare the capital of Israel Jerusalem.  It was the most insane piece of what passes for "foreign policy" this know nothing unfit-to-be president president could do.  Announcing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was reckless if not stupid.  Just how does one think the Palestinians will react to that?   Will they say alright we give up it's yours.  I suspect not.  Already two have been killed over this statement, many wounded and I am sure more will be even in other lands.  The intifada, once quiet, may now resume.  Jewish people may be murdered as well. The peace process no matter how difficult should be pursued.  It is the only way short of eternal war killing many.

Trump already has blood on his hands and will have more.  I cannot think of a more irresponsible, foolhardy, reprehensible and downright dangerous statement for Trump to make.  Then again it's Trump who did that not because he cares about Israel and certainly not Jews no matter how Jewish his window dressing orthodox son-in-law is.  He is playing to his puerile supporters to gain his stuck- in-cement base's support of 35%.  Trump cares nothing for anyone's life but his own.  Sad!


http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinion/20171215/golden-recognize-jerusalem-as-capital-of-israel

NOT ANYMORE

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