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The liberal case against Susan Rice

But the Libya debacle aside, Rice was under increasing scrutiny over her record of militarism, including her support for the invasion of Iraq, her backing of authoritarian African leaders and her description of her post as ambassador to the UN as being intended to provide “unwavering support for Israel”. …

After Rice was appointed as Obama’s ambassador to the UN, she strongly backed military intervention in Libya; she has also pressed for American intervention in Syria. Rice has also said that “there is no daylight” between the US and Israel over Iran’s nuclear programme. Her supporters say that merely reflects the White House position.

Nonetheless, Rice’s vigorous support of Israel, not just at the security council table but in other forums, has raised eyebrows. She has gone to lengths to woo the biggest of the pro-Israel lobby groups, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and Jewish groups. Abraham Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League, told The Forward that he regards Rice as a “gladiator” fighting to defend Israel in hostile atmosphere of the UN.

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She likes Israel?!? She must be a cornball Democrat.

KS Rex on December 14, 2012 at 9:43 AM

The only liberal case is whether or not Rice can hurt the Exalted One. The woman could advocate slaughtering every member of the OWS, if Bark still liked her then so would the libs; they’re blind to the excesses of this administration.

Bishop on December 14, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Rice’s vigorous support of Israel, not just at the security council table but in other forums, has raised eyebrows. She has gone to lengths to woo the biggest of the pro-Israel lobby groups, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and Jewish groups. Abraham Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League, told The Forward that he regards Rice as a “gladiator” fighting to defend Israel in hostile atmosphere of the UN.

I couldn’t read that due to the horribly loud “cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo” crowing from the words.

Lourdes on December 14, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Rice’s vigorous support of Israel

Always handy to throw in THE JOOOOOS when conditions turn on ya’.

Lourdes on December 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

Okay – so, nobody likes Susan Rice – BUT, it’s not like she’s going away or anything. The stupid lying b*tch will simply continue assisting obama in destroying America from her current position, or, be given some other position with even more power – nothing is going to change – the destruction of America will continue, which should please obama’s freeloading cultists.

Pork-Chop on December 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM