Monday, February 4, 2013

What do we take from the fact that Iran likes Hagel, but our ally Israel worries about him?

Can Jewish Groups Speak Out on Hagel? "However, the Hagel nomination illustrated that groups that see themselves as above politics can't entirely avoid some fights. The nomination of a person who has publicly bragged about his standing up to the "Jewish lobby" and opposed sanctions or even the threat of using force against Iran should have crossed the line between something that merely raised eyebrows and battle that needed to be fought."

Jennifer Rubin; Hagel sinking   "Imagine if this man were sent to Tehran or Jerusalem or Russia on a critical visit? I shudder to think of it."

Chuck Hagel's Confirmation Hearings..And What They Tell Us About President Obama   

"Actually, the Iranians are not the only anti-semites backing Chuck Hagel. Here's well known anti-semite,  anti-Israel shill and former member of George Soro's Media Matters M.J. Rosenberg, who tweeted: "I spent a couple of hours with Hagel a few years ago. Talked about Israel. Happily, he is lying today & knows it. He'll be a good SeDef"."   From Joshuapundit

Why did Iran endorse Hagel? Well, remember that they endorsed Obama too.  To hate Israel is to love Obama; how can it be said otherwise?
"Then, in 2007, Hagel voted against designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps as a terrorist organization, despite the force’s role in orchestrating attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq. Hagel further opposed the Iran Counter–Proliferation Act and sent a letter to President George W. Bush, urging him to engage in “direct, unconditional, and comprehensive talks with the Government of Iran.” "

Obama Taps Mini Chuck Hagel for Mini Defense Dept. Secretary

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