I know Obama has.

Clinton? Not sure.

O'Malley, also not sure.

I believe the Democratic party position is the Israelis need to return to the 67 Green Line with negotiated adjustments for security/

Bernie actually uttered some criticism of the Gaza attack, albeit mild.

Hill Hawk sex Bernie endangers Israel.

Hey that is what you get supporting a neocon hawk.

I read a bunch when he first announced.

Oh, here's his town hall where he blows up and tells a constituent to shut up:

http://www.mintpressnews.com/bernie-sanders-stance-on-israel-is-more-of-the-same-ole-same-ole/207529/

That was a rude protester who wouldn't let Bernie answer the question, they were only there to disrupt.

What does that prove?

what went on at that town hall.

And here, kitty:


Clinton baits Sanders over ‘destruction of Israel’
Israel’s interests are becoming an explicit issue in the Democratic nomination to be president. The Clinton campaign says Bernie Sanders’s recent comments about Iran are risking Israel’s security. Sanders wants to normalize relations with a country that “seeks the destruction of Israel,” the campaign says. And his ideas for Iranian ground troops in Syria would put Israel’s enemy “right on Israel’s doorstep.”

The swipes are featured in a new video of Jake Sullivan, a senior foreign policy adviser to Clinton. He first blasts Sanders for suggesting that Iran take a more active role against ISIS in Syria. Sanders has said, “Iran has to join us… I think the folks that have got to be on the ground are the people who are fighting for the soul of Islam. That is not American troops, that is troops from the region. They can’t sit it out.”

Sullivan said:

It would be putting more Iranian firepower right on Israel’s doorstep.

- See more at: http://mondoweiss.net/2016/01/clinton-attacks-sanders-for-wanting-to-put-iranian-troops-on-israels-doorstep#sthash.VLKSuMlJ.dpuf


And have another helping, kitty.

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Sanders believes the Israeli attacks that killed hundreds of innocent people – including many women and children – in bombings of civilian neighborhoods and UN controlled schools, hospitals, and refugee camps were disproportionate, and the widespread killing of civilians is completely unacceptable. Israel’s actions took an enormous human toll, and appeared to strengthen support for Hamas and may well be sowing the seeds for even more hatred, war and destruction in future years.

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https://pplswar.wordpress.com/2015/07/06/how-bernie-sanders-reacted-to-israels-attacks-on-gaza-and-his-position-on-israelpalestine/

Hill is a Netanyahu bud as well.

"said Steve Rabinowitz, a media consultant and former Clinton White House aide who supports Clinton."

It all makes sense now.

Yes, the Clinton surrogates are going there.

Jew baiting, red baiting.

And discussion at all is SHUT UP for Sanders supporter unless it involves reverently kissing his butt.

Considering how many Sanders supporters relentlessly called many DU'er Obama worshippers, it's highly ironic.

Why should we listen to Hillary's shills when they exploit Israel?

Because it's not like they didn't use racist dog whistles in 2008 or anything, amirite?

Of course he doesn't mention it. He knows that many Americans are anti-Semitic and he is trying to keep those people out of the conversation.


It looks like Clinton surrogates are now going to go down that road.

This is starting to look a lot like Hillary's "I take him at his word" non-answer about Barack Obama's religious affiliation.

-Bernie-

Day in and day out, relentless slinging of ANY garbage at Hillary.

It's been going on for many, many months.

O'Malley has escaped mostly because of his low numbers, I suppose.

And Sanders supporters crow about his supposed "favorability" when he's essentially in a virginal state when it comes to any coordinated media attacks.

LEAVE BERNIE ALONE!

Neither has a place in a civil discussion.


Sighting Hillary's record is not slinging garbage. She did flip on the Bankruptcy bill, She did say she wanted a no fly zone in Syria, she did vote to authorize the Iraq War, she did claim to have had to run from snipers in Bosnia, she did call the TPP the gold standard of trade deals, she did earn millions in speaking fees from big banks, she does not want to break up big banks, she will not advocate for a $15.00/hr. min. wage, she will not even attempt to create a single payer health care system or a public option. The list goes on and on, this is just off the top of my head.

She is a terrible candidate.

the desperation of the hillary campaign is no longer leaking.

time for the berners to ride the

For some voters, that conflict is a major issue.

Has he effectively articulated a position on the subject?

and prefers diplomacy to military action

https://berniesanders.com/issues/war-and-peace/

At least on paper they seem the same on this issue. Hasn't really come up in any debates or rallies as far as I have seen.

among any of the dems on this issue, really. other than whether or not they favor military action on iran, which is tangentially related because bibi is itching for war.

but on the basic issue, i don't think there is much difference hrc, bs, mom

what do you think?

I think Bernie is in a tight spot because I believe that a sizable percentage of his base has a different feeling on the subject.

Conversely, Hilary has some high profile donors who are pushing her in the other direction.

re israel?

keep the settlements?

I think there is a great deal of solidarity with the Palestinian cause among many of his supporters.

Whereas, with HRC, I think she has major donors who are not particularly sympathetic to that cause and would like to see her come out stronger in support of Israel.

i like the two state solution and am against the settlements. i think his current position is fine. its not something people in debates or the trail are asking about, as you pointed out.

and i agree. Hillary has some hard liners who want to align with bibi and take a very tough approach.

i doubt we will hear too much about this unless the primary season really goes long.

The Israeli right believes these are tantamount to a boycott even though they
are clearly only truth in advertising. Some also have said these actions are anti-semtitic
in nature.

At least I haven't found any comment on it from her or from her campaign.

I think Clinton will continue to try and attack Bernie via
his approach to Iran and ISIS.

It is risky of her to do so, but that's what she is indicating..Sanders
risking Israel's security..blah blah blah.