Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Zionists” will lose influence under Obama
[John K. Matyi] It is unlikely that this will change one vote in the Obama worshipers crowd or in his Left-Wing base, but it might make a difference in states like New York and Florida that have large Jewish populations. I find it hard to believe that this is some off-the-cuff remark from Jackson though. Obama has used his surrogates wisely in the past two years, they make a statement he needs to either float or get into the press, he then throws them under the bus and the issue is over. So it will be interesting to see just how much traction this will have this late in the election. Of course you will not find this in most of the MSM. [Emphasis is mine]
THE 'O' JESSE KNOWS
JACKSON ON OBAMA'S AMERICA
EVIAN, FRANCE
PREPARE for a new America: That's the message that the Rev. Jesse Jackson conveyed to participants in the first World Policy Forum, held at this French lakeside resort last week.
He promised "fundamental changes" in US foreign policy - saying America must "heal wounds" it has caused to other nations, revive its alliances and apologize for the "arrogance of the Bush administration."
The most important change would occur in the Middle East, where "decades of putting Israel's interests first" would end.
Jackson believes that, although "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades" remain strong, they'll lose a great deal of their clout when Barack Obama enters the White House.
"Obama is about change," Jackson told me in a wide-ranging conversation. "And the change that Obama promises is not limited to what we do in America itself. It is a change of the way America looks at the world and its place in it."
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So I would have to think that ending the policy of "Putting Israel's Interests first" means that they would no longer be a ally to America. When you think about the Iran promises to wipe Israel off the map this statement alone has the potential of inflaming Mideast violence overnight. The next part of this article is even more interesting and I think it will be buried in the news of the day for most people [again, Emphasis is mine]:
Jackson is especially critical of President Bush's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
"Bush was so afraid of a snafu and of upsetting Israel that he gave the whole thing a miss," Jackson says. "Barack will change that," because, as long as the Palestinians haven't seen justice, the Middle East will "remain a source of danger to us all."
"Barack is determined to repair our relations with the world of Islam and Muslims," Jackson says. "Thanks to his background and ecumenical approach, he knows how Muslims feel while remaining committed to his own faith."
So just what is Jackson saying here? It certainly is open to interpretation, but IMHO maybe this is Obama's way of telling (those that he wants to impress) America that he will support open talks with Iran, the Taliban and Al Qaeda, and Osama bin Laden, in order to appease our enemies. Again, open to interpretation of the reader. But what do you think. I suggest you read the entire article and then let us know your thoughts by adding a comment. This could be just the beginning of the end for any hope for peace in the Mideast
Posted by John K. Matyi at Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:33 AM 
Categories: Barack Obama, Israel, Jessie Jackson
Categories: Barack Obama, Israel, Jessie Jackson
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