Ted Cruz Booed Off Stage by Arab Christians

[Anonymous]

George Habash, founder of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and now deceased, was Greek Orthodox.

Nayef Hawatmeh, founder of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, is (Greek) Catholic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what happens when you live in a bubble.

He thinks that Palestine problem is about religion. It's not.

+1. Sadly, there are a LOT of people who do not understand this.

Another +1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

why would he say such strong language?

Maybe that is what he means? Honesty? He's not my guy--but you can't fault honesty.

An aspiring president can't disown a group just because of their opinions on world affairs.

Yup, and Arab Christians tend to swing Conservative.

Yes, another ethnic group that the Republicans could easily have had completely in their camp and yet they keep doing things to alienate them.

[Anonymous]

Mostly I think Cruz is an idiot because I'm sure he would not have handled his speech this way if he had had a clue as to what is going on with Arab Christians.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cruz is not an American..he is Canadian. He does not understand this country.

That Canadian fact will be conveniently overlooked when he runs for president.

I wonder if Cruz will receive the same reception as Obama received in the tea party quest to prove Obama was a 'foreigner.'

Sorry to digress. Back to the original topic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what happens when you live in a bubble.

He thinks that Palestine problem is about religion. It's not.

+1. Sadly, there are a LOT of people who do not understand this.

Another +1

What is it about? Land? Water?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is what happens when you live in a bubble.

He thinks that Palestine problem is about religion. It's not.

+1. Sadly, there are a LOT of people who do not understand this.

Another +1

What is it about? Land? Water?

Nationalism. Mostly these are nationalist movements, and to the extent that they cloak it in religion is because it is easy to motivate people to do extreme things if they believe God is on their side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mostly I think Cruz is an idiot because I'm sure he would not have handled his speech this way if he had had a clue as to what is going on with Arab Christians.

Oh, I don't think he is an idiot. I am not a Cruz supporter by any means but I think he is far from being an idiot.

He may have alienated a few Arab Christians who may well never have voted for a Republican but he does solidify his credentials with evangelicals as well as Jews quite apart from those the Republicans who think that Israel can do no wrong.

[Anonymous]

I'm a Republican. Ted who? And America should stand with Israel. And with Palestinians. Hard? Of course it is..may god bless the endeavor.

[Anonymous]

The real problem with the GOP is they think that the Jewish vote is actually voting only on Israel. So, by aggressively supporting Israel, they believe they are getting the Jewish vote.

In fact, most Reform and Conservative Jews, vote for social justice -- in America. We support Israel, but are horrified by its actions (or at least the portrayal of its actions). We mostly believe the Palestinian people deserve a homeland, and would love to see a peacefully coexisting prosperous Israel and Prosperous Palestine.

Personally, while I believe that Israel had a right to defend herself against rocket attacks, it would have been much better if she showed more restraint. Israel needs to figure out how to protect her security while not infringing on Palestine's rights.

[Anonymous]

The real problem with the GOP is they think that the Jewish vote is actually voting only on Israel. So, by aggressively supporting Israel, they believe they are getting the Jewish vote.

Not true. The GOP supports Israel because it is our best ally in the Middle East. Maybe our only "real" ally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The real problem with the GOP is they think that the Jewish vote is actually voting only on Israel. So, by aggressively supporting Israel, they believe they are getting the Jewish vote.

Not true. The GOP supports Israel because it is our best ally in the Middle East. Maybe our only "real" ally.

They are the ally that keeps us from having other allies.

[Anonymous]

Then how come, during the elections, the GOP only really mentions it in NY or south Florida?

[Anonymous]

Then how come, during the elections, the GOP only really mentions it in NY or south Florida?

Do you have a source for that?

[Anonymous]

The news in 2008 and 2012....both McCain and Romney...

Here is an article..2 seconds of searching
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-10-18/news/fl-jjbs-vote-1018-20121018_1_south-florida-jewish-voters-obama-or-romney-obama-romney-contest