Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Another 9/11 Legacy

Ezra HaLevi writes at Arutz Sheva that according to former Shabak (General Security Services) head, Avi Dichter, the US had a defense embargo on Israel prior to 9/11. Of course, it was enacted at the start of the Oslo War, so we all know whom to thank. Apparently it was because of Israel's policy of targeted killings, and the US didn't want "their" helicopters used in this way (thank you, Europe, for the right amount of pressure, btw).

"The embargo was lifted after the 9/11 attacks", Dichter said in his speech, going on to insinuate that the US itself was forced to adopt the same policy in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Once again we have proof that we were behind the curve in realizing the terrorist threat facing the world until it affected us. Before that, we sat in pious judgment while our ally was being brutally attacked by this vicious and heartless enemy. But not only did we judge, we acted. We put an embargo! Now, I can't say I'm thrilled it took Bush so long to repeal it, but at least he finally stopped the hypocrisy.

The Dems need to lead the fight against the Islamist enemies if they want to be taken seriously in '08. They have a lot to make up for.

7 Comments:

At 12:53 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

hence why as a Dem i would not vote for Hilary, and neither would sane Dems.

 
At 1:33 PM, Blogger Batya said...

that's nothing new
America has always put lots of strings on what it sells to Israel.

 
At 2:38 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

The US wants to please others too much.
This policy will never work.
You cannot become popular among your enemies (just lose their respect as a formidable adversary).
Additionally you true allies become somewhat frustrated.
Take CHina and Taiwan as yet another example.

 
At 3:24 PM, Blogger Esther said...

DM, we'll see about HRC... I don't know how many will vote for her but she's not to be underestimated.

Muse... I'm sorry about that. :(

Felis, soooo true. And if we keep that attitude, it'd going to get us nothing but trouble.

 
At 4:36 PM, Blogger Always On Watch said...

We hear a lot about how U.S. policies favor Israel, but very little of this kind of story. More of these stories out there?

Felis,
Being popular with the enemy plays into the enemy's hand. The word "enemy" has a meaning!

 
At 5:31 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

AOW,
"The word "enemy" has a meaning!"
Couldn't agree more with that one!
This meaning somehow escapes the attention of the likes of Jimmy Carter inc.

 
At 7:47 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

rory:

you make a good point. like the saying goes 'if you want something done right, do it yourself.'

 

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