Janet Tavakoli a Deflationist, yes its true !

[Diarmuid]

Re: Janet Tavakoli a Deflationist, yes its true !

are you saying Biden is Jewish? He is Catholic.

[dummass]

Re: Janet Tavakoli a Deflationist, yes its true !

are you saying Biden is Jewish? He is Catholic.

Israel
Biden is a self-described Zionist.[50] He is highly supportive of the state of Israel and views Israel as a strategic ally in the Middle East.[51] He stated that "the Arab nations have known that there is no daylight between us and Israel."[52] Regarding support for Israel within the Democratic Party, Biden has stated that the Democrats' support for Israel "comes from our gut, moves through our heart, and ends up in our head. It's almost genetic."[53] In September 2008, Biden stated "A strong America is a strong Israel. I have a 35-year record of supporting Israel, and Israel's security is enhanced the stronger America is."[54]


At an international economic forum (2003)
In a speech to several hundred older Jews at a Florida retirement community, Biden stressed that he and Barack Obama are strongly pro-Israel. Biden stated "I am chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. I give you my word as a Biden, I would not have given up that job to be Barack Obama's vice president if I didn't in my gut and in my heart and in my head know that Barack Obama is exactly where I am on Israel. And he is...I promise you ... we will make [Israel] more secure." Biden also criticized the presidency of George W. Bush, stating that "By any objective fact, Israel is less secure today in the world than it was eight years ago." [55][56]
During a conference call to members of the Jewish media on September 3, 2008, Biden stated, in regard to a potential Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, that it “is not a question for us to tell the Israelis what they can and cannot do, I have faith in the democracy of Israel. They will arrive at the right decision that they view as being in their own interests.” However, Biden stated that additional diplomatic efforts should be made to help avert the potential need for military action.[57]
In September 2008, Biden spoke at the Washington Conference of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Biden stated that “I’ve spent 35 years of my career dealing with issues relating to Israel. My support for Israel begins in my stomach, goes to my heart and ends up in my head." Regarding Barack Obama's stance on Israel, Biden stated that “I guarantee you, I would not have joined Barack Obama as his vice president if I had any doubt, even the slightest doubt, that he shares the same commitment to Israel I share.” Biden also harshly denied a claim by the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) that he once attempted to cut off aid to Israel.[58] NJDC director Ira Forman has praised Biden, stating that “There is no one you could possibly pick who knows the issues, who is committed to Israel’s security and knows Israeli leaders, as much as Joe Biden.”[59]

During the 2008 Vice-Presidential debate, Biden stated "no one in the United States Senate has been a better friend to Israel than Joe Biden. I would have never, ever joined this ticket were I not absolutely sure Barack Obama shared my passion."[60]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politic...s_of_Joe_Biden

[GRG55]

Re: Janet Tavakoli a Deflationist, yes its true !

...The USA does not need "to pull out militarily across the globe". Nor will it.

But it can, and probably will, gradually withdraw from numerous locations and nations that increasingly see their existing form of relationship with the USA [economic, financial, military and political] as more of a liability and, like Japan, are tiring of funding it. Here's one recent announcement that is part of a pattern that has accelerated since the Obama Administration came to office:

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Japan foreign minister says US troop burden on Okinawa needs to be eased

Associated Press
10/07/09 4:15 AM EDT

TOKYO — Japan's new foreign minister said Wednesday that he wants to review the deployment of U.S. troops in his country to ease the burden on the people of Okinawa and ensure that the American military presence in Japan endures.

Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada also said Wednesday that North Korea and the possible creation of an East Asian community were likely to top the agenda at a summit this weekend among the leaders of Japan, China and South Korea...




Gates rules out renegotiation of Okinawa deal with Japan

East Asia Forum - October 24, 2009 - 10:00pm

The DPJ has pushed on Futenma – and the Obama administration, in the guise of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, has pushed back.

Gates, visiting Japan on a tour through Asia, delivered an unambiguous message to the Hatoyama government that the US government is not interested in renegotiating the bilateral agreement on the realignment of US forces in Japan.




Japan grapples with U.S. base plan before Obama visit

Wed Nov 4, 2009 3:56am EST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan struggled with the touchy issue of reorganizing U.S. military bases on the southern island of Okinawa on Wednesday, just a week ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's first visit to Japan as leader.

Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada canceled a last-minute trip to Washington meant to smooth ties ruffled by a feud over bases, blaming his busy schedule, while Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama came under fire in parliament for his handling of the relationship, the core of security arrangements in the region.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell was due to meet Okada on Thursday, but it remained unclear whether a way could be found to keep the feud from spoiling Obama's visit.

Hatoyama, in office for less than two months, has pledged to build a more equal relationship with the United States and review bilateral security agreements, sparking concern among investors about the alliance...