Carter apologizes? Reading the statements provided in the article, it does not show a full appreciation for his words, rather for the stigmatizing that he did, not the aid and assistance he provided to hamas as he criticized and condemned Israel. Not the aid he provided to the enemies of Israel every time he attacked Israel in word or print. An apology? He is simply skirting the subject. Unfortunately for him, or rather fortunately for him, an apology is to be accepted by Jews, unless otherwise shown to be something else, or without meaning. In my case, I am not a Jew, so I don't have to accept his attempts at recasting his image and correcting or adjusting for his actions. He needs to be alot more forthcoming in what it is exactly he needs to apologize for - words, statements, phrases, ideas, concepts - be clear Mr. Carter, apologize for what you have done to harm the people of Israel and the prospects for peace, be very clear what it was you said and did, and then seek their forgiveness. After which, please crawl back into your corner of the Carter Center and stay there until God calls you home.
Carter apologizes for 'stigmatizing Israel'
Former US president offers US Jewish community heartfelt apology for any contribution he may have had to Jewish nation's negative image
Yitzhak Benhorin
12.21.09
Israel News
YNet
WASHINGTON – Former US President Jimmy Carter on Monday asked for the Jewish community's forgiveness for any negative stigma he may have caused Israel over the years.
Carter, who is not a popular character in Israel, enraged the American Jewish community's in the past with various statements made in his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."
In the book, Carter blamed Israel for impeding the Middle East peace process via settlement construction, further claiming such a policy will lead to apartheid.
The former president also accused Israel of interfering with US efforts to broker peace in the region.
"We must recognize Israel’s achievements under difficult circumstances, even as we strive in a positive way to help Israel continue to improve its relations with its Arab populations, but we must not permit criticisms for improvement to stigmatize Israel.
"As I would have noted at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but which is appropriate at any time of the year, I offer an Al Het for any words or deeds of mine that may have done so," he said.
"Al Het" refers to the Yom Kippur prayer asking God forgiveness for sins committed.
Head of the Anti-Defamation League Abraham Foxman welcomed Carter's apology, saying it marked the beginning of reconciliation.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Carter, Chavez, and UFOs
Carter must be channeling the CIA to have such insight. Amazing isn't it.
Let's think about it rationally for a moment.
How does Carter know the US was involved?
Bush call him and tell him? Do you honestly think Bush had anything to do with Carter during his administration? So how would Carter know?
29 years after he left office, someone still in CIA called him up because he knew Carter would want to know years after the fact.
He is as bad as Dennis Kucinich who publicly stated that the US had troops in Iran.
Carter should be punished for his bad behavior.
And before you defend him by saying the headline says 'might have been' - why produce a column, publicize it around the world if it MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
We should also remember, Carter claims he saw a UFO ... not might have seen, but he claims he did see. He is surely aware of a great deal more than the average person ... maybe because he hears voices that tell him special things no one else knows!
US might have been involved in 2002 Chavez coup: Carter
Sep 20, 2009
AFP
The United States knew about an abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002, and may even have taken part, former US president Jimmy Carter has told a Colombian newspaper.
"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.
The former US leader said it is understandable that Chavez continues to blame the United States for the failed overthrow attempt.
The Venezuelan president, considered a bulwark of leftism in Latin America, was overthrown by a civilian-military junta for about 48 hours in April 2002, before returning to power.
Then-president George W. Bush denied any US involvement in the abortive coup and called on Chavez, a fierce US critic, to "learn a lesson" from the attempted overthrow.
Carter told El Tiempo that he believed Chavez was elected in a "fair" vote in 1999, had carried out necessary reforms for Venezuela and ensured that "those who are traditionally excluded are able to get a larger share of the national wealth."
But he also said he was worried by the Venezuelan leader's drift towards "authoritarianism."
He added that he felt Chavez's popularity at home and his influence abroad had been "diminished."
Carter said US President Barack Obama had told him he would eventually like to have normal relations with Venezuela.
"But he (Chavez) has made this almost impossible," Carter said, adding that "international relations would be better if he would stop his attacks and insults against the United States."
Carter
Let's think about it rationally for a moment.
How does Carter know the US was involved?
Bush call him and tell him? Do you honestly think Bush had anything to do with Carter during his administration? So how would Carter know?
29 years after he left office, someone still in CIA called him up because he knew Carter would want to know years after the fact.
He is as bad as Dennis Kucinich who publicly stated that the US had troops in Iran.
Carter should be punished for his bad behavior.
And before you defend him by saying the headline says 'might have been' - why produce a column, publicize it around the world if it MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
We should also remember, Carter claims he saw a UFO ... not might have seen, but he claims he did see. He is surely aware of a great deal more than the average person ... maybe because he hears voices that tell him special things no one else knows!
US might have been involved in 2002 Chavez coup: Carter
Sep 20, 2009
AFP
The United States knew about an abortive coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2002, and may even have taken part, former US president Jimmy Carter has told a Colombian newspaper.
"I think there is no doubt that in 2002, the United States had at the very least full knowledge about the coup, and could even have been directly involved," Carter said in an interview with El Tiempo published Sunday.
The former US leader said it is understandable that Chavez continues to blame the United States for the failed overthrow attempt.
The Venezuelan president, considered a bulwark of leftism in Latin America, was overthrown by a civilian-military junta for about 48 hours in April 2002, before returning to power.
Then-president George W. Bush denied any US involvement in the abortive coup and called on Chavez, a fierce US critic, to "learn a lesson" from the attempted overthrow.
Carter told El Tiempo that he believed Chavez was elected in a "fair" vote in 1999, had carried out necessary reforms for Venezuela and ensured that "those who are traditionally excluded are able to get a larger share of the national wealth."
But he also said he was worried by the Venezuelan leader's drift towards "authoritarianism."
He added that he felt Chavez's popularity at home and his influence abroad had been "diminished."
Carter said US President Barack Obama had told him he would eventually like to have normal relations with Venezuela.
"But he (Chavez) has made this almost impossible," Carter said, adding that "international relations would be better if he would stop his attacks and insults against the United States."
Carter
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Lies, Videos, and Hypocrites
Mr. Carter, I lost respect for you many years ago, but you were an ex-president and as an ex-president, you deserve a certain degree of respect - you lost that when you chose Hamas over Israel - when you sided with murderers against the state of Israel. You lost it when you attacked Israel as an impediment to peace, but shook hands with the enemy of Israel and the West.
You are a pathetic human being Mr. Carter.
Jimmy Carter: Wilson comments 'based on racism'
Sep 15, 2009
By GREG BLUESTEIN
ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act "based on racism" and rooted in fears of a black president.
"I think it's based on racism," Carter said in response to an audience question at a town hall held at his presidential center in Atlanta. "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president."
The Georgia Democrat said the outburst was a part of a disturbing trend directed at the president that has included demonstrators equating Obama to Nazi leaders.
"Those kind of things are not just casual outcomes of a sincere debate on whether we should have a national program on health care," he said. "It's deeper than that."
Wilson, a South Carolina Republican, was formally rebuked Tuesday in a House vote for shouting "You lie!" during Obama's speech to Congress last Wednesday.
The shout came after the president commented that illegal aliens would be ineligible for federal subsidies to buy health insurance. Republicans expressed their disbelief with sounds of disapproval, punctuated by Wilson's outburst.
Tuesday's rebuke was a rare resolution of disapproval pushed through by Democrats who insisted that Wilson had violated basic rules of decorum and civility. Republicans characterized the measure as a witch hunt and Wilson, who had already apologized to Obama, insisted he owed the House no apology.
Wilson's spokesman was not immediately available for comment, but his eldest son defended his father.
"There is not a racist bone in my dad's body," said Alan Wilson, an Iraq veteran who is running for state attorney general. "He doesn't even laugh at distasteful jokes. I won't comment on former President Carter, because I don't know President Carter. But I know my dad, and it's just not in him."
"It's unfortunate people make that jump. People can disagree - and appropriately disagree - on issues of substance, but when they make the jump to race it's absolutely ludicrous. My brothers and I were raised by our parents to respect everyone regardless of background or race."
South Carolina's former Democratic Party chairman said that he doesn't believe Wilson was motivated by racism, but said the outburst encouraged racist views.
"I think Joe's conduct was asinine, but I think it would be asinine no matter what the color of the president," said Dick Harpootlian, who has known Wilson for decades. "I don't think Joe's outburst was caused by President Obama being African-American. I think it was caused by no filter being between his brain and his mouth."
Harpootlian said he received scores of racial e-mails from outside South Carolina after he talked about the vote on Fox News.
"You have a bunch of folks out there looking for some comfort in their racial issues. They have a problem with an African-American president," he said. "But was he motivated by that? I don't think so. I respectfully disagree with President Carter, though it gives validity to racism."
Carter called Wilson's comment "dastardly" and an aftershock of racist views that have permeated American politics for decades.
"The president is not only the head of government, he is the head of state," he said. "And no matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect."
I think a few people have forgotten what Moveon.org put out in 2003, prior to the election, in an effort to impact the election. As Jimmy Carter explained that it was 'part of a disturbing trend directed at the president that has included demonstrators equating [him] ....to Nazi leaders. '
Now, why couldn't Carter have said it in 2003?
I cannot imagine why!!
Hypocrites - vile, nasty, hateful people.
You are a pathetic human being Mr. Carter.
Jimmy Carter: Wilson comments 'based on racism'
Sep 15, 2009
By GREG BLUESTEIN
ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act "based on racism" and rooted in fears of a black president.
"I think it's based on racism," Carter said in response to an audience question at a town hall held at his presidential center in Atlanta. "There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president."
The Georgia Democrat said the outburst was a part of a disturbing trend directed at the president that has included demonstrators equating Obama to Nazi leaders.
"Those kind of things are not just casual outcomes of a sincere debate on whether we should have a national program on health care," he said. "It's deeper than that."
Wilson, a South Carolina Republican, was formally rebuked Tuesday in a House vote for shouting "You lie!" during Obama's speech to Congress last Wednesday.
The shout came after the president commented that illegal aliens would be ineligible for federal subsidies to buy health insurance. Republicans expressed their disbelief with sounds of disapproval, punctuated by Wilson's outburst.
Tuesday's rebuke was a rare resolution of disapproval pushed through by Democrats who insisted that Wilson had violated basic rules of decorum and civility. Republicans characterized the measure as a witch hunt and Wilson, who had already apologized to Obama, insisted he owed the House no apology.
Wilson's spokesman was not immediately available for comment, but his eldest son defended his father.
"There is not a racist bone in my dad's body," said Alan Wilson, an Iraq veteran who is running for state attorney general. "He doesn't even laugh at distasteful jokes. I won't comment on former President Carter, because I don't know President Carter. But I know my dad, and it's just not in him."
"It's unfortunate people make that jump. People can disagree - and appropriately disagree - on issues of substance, but when they make the jump to race it's absolutely ludicrous. My brothers and I were raised by our parents to respect everyone regardless of background or race."
South Carolina's former Democratic Party chairman said that he doesn't believe Wilson was motivated by racism, but said the outburst encouraged racist views.
"I think Joe's conduct was asinine, but I think it would be asinine no matter what the color of the president," said Dick Harpootlian, who has known Wilson for decades. "I don't think Joe's outburst was caused by President Obama being African-American. I think it was caused by no filter being between his brain and his mouth."
Harpootlian said he received scores of racial e-mails from outside South Carolina after he talked about the vote on Fox News.
"You have a bunch of folks out there looking for some comfort in their racial issues. They have a problem with an African-American president," he said. "But was he motivated by that? I don't think so. I respectfully disagree with President Carter, though it gives validity to racism."
Carter called Wilson's comment "dastardly" and an aftershock of racist views that have permeated American politics for decades.
"The president is not only the head of government, he is the head of state," he said. "And no matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect."
I think a few people have forgotten what Moveon.org put out in 2003, prior to the election, in an effort to impact the election. As Jimmy Carter explained that it was 'part of a disturbing trend directed at the president that has included demonstrators equating [him] ....to Nazi leaders. '
Now, why couldn't Carter have said it in 2003?
I cannot imagine why!!
Hypocrites - vile, nasty, hateful people.
As should be clear from this video, it is not mine, it was produced for Moveon.org and sponsored by them!
There are a couple more - this is but one I opted to put on the site.
If you were alive in 2003, these should not be news. The difference - I keep everything!
If you belong to moveon.org and are offended that this is up on this site, before any question arises as to rights, I would suggest you consider why you are so deeply offended.
There is no sound because, for some reason it didn't transfer . The sound really makes the video. Marching and sound clips of Hitler. Really make the presentation.
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lies
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Jimmy Carter and Hezbollah - No Significant Differences
Carter says willing to meet with Hizbullah
Former US president in Lebanon, confirms he would sit down with terror organization's leaders if they are willing to meet him. Carter was widely criticized for meeting with Hamas' politburo chief in April during visit to Syria
Associated Press
December 9, 2008
Carter made his comments upon arrival in Lebanon where he will assess whether his Atlanta-based Carter Center would take part in monitoring next year's parliamentary elections.
Asked whether he would meet with Hizbullah officials during his five-day visit, Carter told reporters that it was up to the militant group, which the United States considers a terrorist organization.
"I am going to meet with all of the political parties as possible," Carter said. "I understand that several leaders of Hizbullah said they were not going to meet with any president or former president of the United States, so I don't know yet."
A Hizbullah official told The Associated Press the group had no immediate comment on Carter's remarks but said it might issue a statement, most likely on Wednesday.
Washington blames Hizbullah for the explosion that killed 241 US Marines at their Beirut barracks in 1983, as well as for two attacks on the US Embassy in Beirut and the 1985 TWA hijacking that killed an American serviceman on board.
Hizbullah denies the accusations and says it opposes terrorism.
Carter was widely criticized in April when he met in Syria with the exiled Hamas leader, Khaled Mashaal. The US also labels Hamas a terrorist organization.
While in Lebanon, Carter said he will meet with President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.
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What a retard.
I am amazed that liberals have the nerve to criticize Bush when they have their own fucking joker walking around suggesting the most insane and ignorant ideas anyone has espoused in a long time. And Democrats say NOTHING.
losercrats
Former US president in Lebanon, confirms he would sit down with terror organization's leaders if they are willing to meet him. Carter was widely criticized for meeting with Hamas' politburo chief in April during visit to Syria
Associated Press
December 9, 2008
Former US President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday he is ready to meet with Hizbullah officials if the Lebanese militant group agreed to see him.
Carter made his comments upon arrival in Lebanon where he will assess whether his Atlanta-based Carter Center would take part in monitoring next year's parliamentary elections.
Asked whether he would meet with Hizbullah officials during his five-day visit, Carter told reporters that it was up to the militant group, which the United States considers a terrorist organization.
"I am going to meet with all of the political parties as possible," Carter said. "I understand that several leaders of Hizbullah said they were not going to meet with any president or former president of the United States, so I don't know yet."
A Hizbullah official told The Associated Press the group had no immediate comment on Carter's remarks but said it might issue a statement, most likely on Wednesday.
Washington blames Hizbullah for the explosion that killed 241 US Marines at their Beirut barracks in 1983, as well as for two attacks on the US Embassy in Beirut and the 1985 TWA hijacking that killed an American serviceman on board.
Hizbullah denies the accusations and says it opposes terrorism.
Carter was widely criticized in April when he met in Syria with the exiled Hamas leader, Khaled Mashaal. The US also labels Hamas a terrorist organization.
While in Lebanon, Carter said he will meet with President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister Fuad Saniora.
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What a retard.
I am amazed that liberals have the nerve to criticize Bush when they have their own fucking joker walking around suggesting the most insane and ignorant ideas anyone has espoused in a long time. And Democrats say NOTHING.
losercrats
Monday, November 24, 2008
Zimbabwe: Jimmy Carter IS as stupid as some people think.
Jimmy Carter says Zimbabwe crisis is 'much worse' than imagined
Carter, part of a delegation including former U.N. chief Kofi Annan that was denied access to Zimbabwe, says Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe continues to deny his nation food, other aid.
By Robyn Dixon
November 25, 2008
Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Monday said Zimbabwe's humanitarian crisis was far worse than he could have imagined and expressed dismay that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his government refused to acknowledge the problem even existed."The entire basic structure in education, healthcare, feeding people, social services and sanitation has broken down," Carter told a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. "These are all indications that the crisis in Zimbabwe is much greater, much worse than we had ever imagined."
[to read the rest of his inane remarks and other commentary by the Los Angeles Times, click on the title link]
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No Jimmy, it is not worse than 'we' ever imagine, just worse than what you could imagine. Many of us, as in 'we' - had a very good idea of what was happening and what could develop. How? Because we listened to the people, and understand that evil exists and it is not Israelis responsible. WE understand that naivite contributed, in large part, to the events in Zimbabwe.
Jimmy Carter is an idiot
Carter, part of a delegation including former U.N. chief Kofi Annan that was denied access to Zimbabwe, says Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe continues to deny his nation food, other aid.
By Robyn Dixon
November 25, 2008
Reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Monday said Zimbabwe's humanitarian crisis was far worse than he could have imagined and expressed dismay that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his government refused to acknowledge the problem even existed."The entire basic structure in education, healthcare, feeding people, social services and sanitation has broken down," Carter told a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. "These are all indications that the crisis in Zimbabwe is much greater, much worse than we had ever imagined."
[to read the rest of his inane remarks and other commentary by the Los Angeles Times, click on the title link]
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No Jimmy, it is not worse than 'we' ever imagine, just worse than what you could imagine. Many of us, as in 'we' - had a very good idea of what was happening and what could develop. How? Because we listened to the people, and understand that evil exists and it is not Israelis responsible. WE understand that naivite contributed, in large part, to the events in Zimbabwe.
Jimmy Carter is an idiot
Monday, August 25, 2008
Carter on Obamessiah
2006
"I just don't think he's got yet the proven substance or experience to be the president." Nov. 30, 2006, on "The Charlie Rose Show."
NOW
"Barack Obama's been out here (in areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina) to reach out to people and he has deep awareness of what's going on in the Gulf region. His deep religious faith and his background as someone who's come from nowhere, you might say, to a high position in the political world, all of that I think bodes well for America. ... I don't have any doubt that when we have a Democrat back in the White House this January, Barack Obama, he will make sure this never happens again." Monday, in videotaped remarks aired at the Democratic National Convention.
For the rest of the article
What happened Mr. Carter?
Obamessiah
"I just don't think he's got yet the proven substance or experience to be the president." Nov. 30, 2006, on "The Charlie Rose Show."
NOW
"Barack Obama's been out here (in areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina) to reach out to people and he has deep awareness of what's going on in the Gulf region. His deep religious faith and his background as someone who's come from nowhere, you might say, to a high position in the political world, all of that I think bodes well for America. ... I don't have any doubt that when we have a Democrat back in the White House this January, Barack Obama, he will make sure this never happens again." Monday, in videotaped remarks aired at the Democratic National Convention.
For the rest of the article
What happened Mr. Carter?
Obamessiah
Monday, August 18, 2008
Nigerian Rebels
From April CNN
Nigerian rebels seek help from Clooney, Carter
April 21, 2008
LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- A group of Nigerian rebels who wrote a letter to U.S. President George W. Bush, stating that they attacked two oil pipelines Monday, have asked for former President Jimmy Carter and actor George Clooney to help solve issues in the oil-rich Niger-delta.
In a letter written by a group called Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, the group said they attacked two pipelines they believed are owned by Chevron Corp. and Shell oil.
A spokesman for Royal Dutch Shell said its pipeline was damaged last week.
The attack will temporarily cut shipments by 169,000 barrels a day as workers try to repair the damage, the spokesman said.
The pipeline is owned jointly by Shell and Nigerian, French and Italian oil companies, the spokesman said.
Chevron spokesman Kurt Glaubitz told CNN that "No Chevron pipelines have been vandalized in Nigeria."
There was no immediate comment from the Nigerian government.
In the letter the group called themselves "commandos" and stated that their aim was "the crippling of the Nigerian oil export industry."
"Today's attack was prompted by the continuous injustice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria where the root issues have not been addressed by the illegal and insincere government," the letter stated.
The letter stated that two other letters had been sent to Bush and also actor George Clooney, and the group also asked for President Jimmy Carter to help.
Clooney is one of the United Nations' Messengers of Peace, and has campaigned for an end to the long-standing conflict in Darfur, as well as further humanitarian relief efforts in the region.
Carter is currently in the Middle East, where he has met with the exiled militant Hamas leader Khalid Meshaal, on what he calls a "study mission" to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region.
"MEND is prepared for talks and will prefer Ex President Jimmy Carter to mediate. Mr. Carter is not in denial as the rest of you who brand freedom fighters as terrorists," the letter stated.
"The ripple effect of this attack will touch your economy and people one way or the other and hope we now have your attention."
The organization also said they attack was in response to one of the arrest of one of their members, Henry Okah, who was arrested last year and according to local reports, is charged with treason.
Since late 2005, MEND militants have carried out numerous attacks on Nigeria's oil sector and abducted dozens of foreign workers, releasing nearly all of them unharmed.
In the past the organization has said it had ratcheted up its attacks to redress what it says is the unequal distribution of the nation's oil wealth.
Nigeria
Nigerian rebels seek help from Clooney, Carter
April 21, 2008
LAGOS, Nigeria (CNN) -- A group of Nigerian rebels who wrote a letter to U.S. President George W. Bush, stating that they attacked two oil pipelines Monday, have asked for former President Jimmy Carter and actor George Clooney to help solve issues in the oil-rich Niger-delta.
In a letter written by a group called Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, the group said they attacked two pipelines they believed are owned by Chevron Corp. and Shell oil.
A spokesman for Royal Dutch Shell said its pipeline was damaged last week.
The attack will temporarily cut shipments by 169,000 barrels a day as workers try to repair the damage, the spokesman said.
The pipeline is owned jointly by Shell and Nigerian, French and Italian oil companies, the spokesman said.
Chevron spokesman Kurt Glaubitz told CNN that "No Chevron pipelines have been vandalized in Nigeria."
There was no immediate comment from the Nigerian government.
In the letter the group called themselves "commandos" and stated that their aim was "the crippling of the Nigerian oil export industry."
"Today's attack was prompted by the continuous injustice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria where the root issues have not been addressed by the illegal and insincere government," the letter stated.
The letter stated that two other letters had been sent to Bush and also actor George Clooney, and the group also asked for President Jimmy Carter to help.
Clooney is one of the United Nations' Messengers of Peace, and has campaigned for an end to the long-standing conflict in Darfur, as well as further humanitarian relief efforts in the region.
Carter is currently in the Middle East, where he has met with the exiled militant Hamas leader Khalid Meshaal, on what he calls a "study mission" to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region.
"MEND is prepared for talks and will prefer Ex President Jimmy Carter to mediate. Mr. Carter is not in denial as the rest of you who brand freedom fighters as terrorists," the letter stated.
"The ripple effect of this attack will touch your economy and people one way or the other and hope we now have your attention."
The organization also said they attack was in response to one of the arrest of one of their members, Henry Okah, who was arrested last year and according to local reports, is charged with treason.
Since late 2005, MEND militants have carried out numerous attacks on Nigeria's oil sector and abducted dozens of foreign workers, releasing nearly all of them unharmed.
In the past the organization has said it had ratcheted up its attacks to redress what it says is the unequal distribution of the nation's oil wealth.
Nigeria
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Carter and Hamas
Former president Carter said he was going to meet with Hamas as a private citizen. That is a little disingenuous - private citizens do not get to walk up and meet with Hamas. If they did, don't you think Israel would have tried that one.
So why did he go.
Salvage his legacy. If it worked once - Egypt and Israel, he could do it again. if only you get all people to sit down and discuss their issues. He forgets. Camp David was a failure until the last day. Carter was ready to give up, go home, and watch as the remaining visitors departed. he says so in his memoir 'Keeping Faith' ... but for the final moment when the two sides - without the US - made compromises. It was Sadat that made Camp David a success, NOT Carter.
Carter cannot go back and undo Iran, but he can sort of the single greatest obstacle to peace in the Middle East - Israel. Or so he believes. The left believes that there would be peace BUT for Israel's intransigence. The left believes the word of the Palestinian and Hamas leaders - they accept them at their word, but deny the Israeli government's word.
Interesting conundrum you arrive at when you follow that silly logic. You turn reality upside down and make peace with the killers and criticize the people who desire above all else, peace.
After the democratic elections in which Hamas took over and since Israel has pulled out of Gaza, an average of 10 rockets a day have reigned down upon Israel from Hamas controlled Gaza. This included during the time Carter was meeting with Hamas.
Meanwhile, in the West Bank, revitalization, calm, no rocket attacks, no Israeli air raids, no Israeli attacks - quite. Yet Carter blamed the failure of his meetings on Israel, for failing to take part in the meetings.
A difference. But Carter chose Hamas.
When Carter finished his visit, he told the world that Hamas was ready to accept Israel's right to exist if the Palestinian people agreed to peace after a referendum.
Within hours Hamas responded - Carter left without any assurances. Hamas leader Khaled Meshael told a press conference that Hamas would not recognize the Jewish state and would insist on the return of 4.5 million Palestinian refugees.
So why did he go.
Salvage his legacy. If it worked once - Egypt and Israel, he could do it again. if only you get all people to sit down and discuss their issues. He forgets. Camp David was a failure until the last day. Carter was ready to give up, go home, and watch as the remaining visitors departed. he says so in his memoir 'Keeping Faith' ... but for the final moment when the two sides - without the US - made compromises. It was Sadat that made Camp David a success, NOT Carter.
Carter cannot go back and undo Iran, but he can sort of the single greatest obstacle to peace in the Middle East - Israel. Or so he believes. The left believes that there would be peace BUT for Israel's intransigence. The left believes the word of the Palestinian and Hamas leaders - they accept them at their word, but deny the Israeli government's word.
Interesting conundrum you arrive at when you follow that silly logic. You turn reality upside down and make peace with the killers and criticize the people who desire above all else, peace.
After the democratic elections in which Hamas took over and since Israel has pulled out of Gaza, an average of 10 rockets a day have reigned down upon Israel from Hamas controlled Gaza. This included during the time Carter was meeting with Hamas.
Meanwhile, in the West Bank, revitalization, calm, no rocket attacks, no Israeli air raids, no Israeli attacks - quite. Yet Carter blamed the failure of his meetings on Israel, for failing to take part in the meetings.
A difference. But Carter chose Hamas.
When Carter finished his visit, he told the world that Hamas was ready to accept Israel's right to exist if the Palestinian people agreed to peace after a referendum.
Within hours Hamas responded - Carter left without any assurances. Hamas leader Khaled Meshael told a press conference that Hamas would not recognize the Jewish state and would insist on the return of 4.5 million Palestinian refugees.
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