Senator
Barack Obama: His speech to AIPAC on June 4
lifted
Israeli sprits and broke Palestinian hearts …
Al-Wahdawi, Yemen
Palestinians Must
Campaign to 'Alter Obama's Position' …
"Because he's Black as well as
of Islamic origin, when Obama declared himself a candidate for the U.S.
Democratic nomination, some of us thought American politics would change … we
were very disappointed by Mr. Obama's declaration regarding the Arab-Israeli
conflict and Jerusalem. … We must launch a serious organized campaign to alter
Obama's position."
Libyan ruler
Muammar Qadhafi comments on U.S. democracy and 'our Kenyan brother'
Barack Obama, expressing dissapointment with Obama'scomments to AIPAC, June 11.
Because he is Black and of
Islamic origin, when Obama declared himself a candidate for the U.S. Democratic
nomination against Hillary Clinton, some of us thought that perhaps American
politics would change, resulting in a more equitable approach to the Arab
cause, the Palestinian issue and the historic oppression of the Palestinian
people, whose homeland was stolen and who have been scattered to the four
corners of the earth.
Because it's so rare for
someone of mixed race to go this far in American politics, we were very
disappointed by Mr. Obama's declaration regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict and
Jerusalem, which is the most sensitive issue in terms of reaching a final
solution with the Zionist enemy. Mr. Obama made these declarations while
presenting his credentials to “AIPAC,” the
American-Jewish lobby known for its staunch support for the Zionist entity.
[Editor's Note: Among other
things, Barack Obama called for keeping Jerusalem unified under Israeli control
- including Arab East Jerusalem, which Palestinians consider to be their
capital. This was just what Israelis wanted to hear, but badly disappointed
Arabs.]
OBAMA PLEASES ISRAEL, ANGERS
ARABS AT AIPAC
Talk by American leaders of
freedom and human rights quickly vanishes when it comes to Israel. Behind the
vulgar and stereotypical positions of U.S. leaders is the electoral influence
of American Jews and the money they wield in supporting election campaigns.
This goes unmentioned by the major media outlets, most of which are owned by
supporters of Zionism - both in their thinking and their loyalties.
Early on in his remarks,
Obama revealed his ugly side with respect to our people and our national cause.
All of his subsequent comments on settlements and the creation of a Palestinian
state will do nothing to restore his image amongst Palestinians. When Obama
takes the reigns of U.S. policy at the White House, America's unlimited support
for the Zionist entity will remain. All the recent talk about the declining
importance of Israel's role in American interests will not alter this fact.
We won't here
enter into matters of religious associations and the legendary views of
America's Christian sects about the Jewish State in Palestine. But in this
context, what must be understood is that these beliefs emerged out of
generations of lies and fabrications conceived of to harness the influence of
Christian groups for the purpose of preserving the sanctity of the Jewish
state, which these groups consider the living embodiment of the will of God.
In order to win our battle
against these ideas and expose the racist face of the enemy for what it is to
Obama and others, we must engage in cultural activities that focus on civil and
non-governmental organizations that have direct contact with American society,
especially since there are millions of Arabs and Muslims that reside there and
carry American citizenship.
And secondly, we must lobby
on an official level, particularly on the economic front in areas where the
interests of Arabs and Americans are superior to those shared by America and
Israel. In any case, “God helps those who help themselves.” We must roll up our
sleeves and minds and launch a serious, organized campaign to alter Obama’s
position, even if some people tell us that his statements are regularly
repeated and only represent electoral propaganda that the candidate will
quickly retreat from when he reaches the presidency. And since there is a
strong possibility that the Republicans will continue on in the White House
under Republican candidate John McCain, which will ensure the survival of an
American policy that continues with its distorted perception of our issues and
lopsided support for the Zionist entity, the task ahead will likely be more
daunting and complex.
Obama's attitude is no
different that those of other American politicians aspiring for the presidency,
and such attitudes show every sign of remaining for some time to come. When
will we set aside our delusions and dreams about the friendly American and the
possibility that he will deal fairly with our long-usurped rights? And will it
be possible for us to reverse our flagging fortunes, preserve our nation's
dignity and protect its interests?
