US Arrogance: Sending of Kerry to negotiate cease fire in Israel

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:20:22 -0400

If this has already been posted I'm sorry but I have to get this off my chest. The United States has sent Kerry to Isreal to negotiate a cease fire. Why? If I were any other country in this world why would I listen to a country who can't fix there own problems, and we have many! We need to stop sticking our nose into other countries problems until we have a handle on the problems that are festering in our own back yard. HEY CONGRESS AND MR. PRESIDENT TAKE CARE OF OUR HOME!!!!

Response by SFC Cornelius Walsh made Jul 23 at 2014 7:43 AM

SFC Cornelius Walsh — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:43:55 -0400

I wouldn't call it arrogant, personally. The world has a lot to gain by preventing further conflict in the region. While a lot of us have differing opinions, I think we'd all agree that hundreds of people dying in the conflict within a few days is pretty horrifying.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 23 at 2014 11:28 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:28:00 -0400

First off, many of the problems we have at home are "First World Problems". Yes, they are serious issues and need to be addressed, but I guarantee you that many folks around the world would LOVE to have our problems.

Secondly, just because we have problems at home doesn't mean we can simply disengage from the rest of the world. Just becuase you are not interested in world problems doesn't mean that world problems will not affect you. It's kind of like voting: if you didn't vote you don't have a right to bitch about the outcome. You can either disengage and be content to deal with the aftermath or you can engage and try to avert bad outcomes or even shape the outcomes to your advantage.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jul 27 at 2014 9:19 PM

Capt Jeff S. — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:19:31 -0400

Sending John Kerry to do anything in our name is arrogant.

Don't think for a minute that the other world leaders haven't done their homework on our pResident AND his pick for Secretary of State. Frankly, it's difficult for them to respect anyone in the Obama Administration, because they have the goods on them. After Obama, Kerry is probably the next least trusted person in our government that they have to deal with. (< Just my opinion)

The first thing that foreign leaders would be asking themselves is, "Is this man a dependable Ally? Can he make good on his promises?" and then they would be asking themselves, "Can we trust what comes out of his mouth?"

Kerry's military record is not without its controversies (i.e., Swift Boat), and he seems to be most proficient at finding rich women to marry...

It's hard to respect the words coming from a man with a background like that.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Jul 29 at 2014 9:56 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:56:39 -0400

First KERRY is so pro HAMAS he should be their leader. Just tell him to stay out of it. ISRAEL will get it done.

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Jul 29 at 2014 10:18 AM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:18:50 -0400

Why do we have a habit of getting involved where we are not wanted and then sittling on the stands when we are? Why are we not helping a country that has been one of our best allies?

Sometimes you just have to let the kid thats being picked on (Israel) kick the crap out of the bully (HAMAS) to set the record straight.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2014 11:43 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:43:13 -0400

I am of the belief that sending Kerry is more symbolic than anything. There's very little the U.S. can provide either side other than a table with a moderator with regard this situation.

Anyone with any experience in the middle east should have foreseen the current Gaza situation, especially in view of the Muslim Brotherhood takeover of Egypt several years ago. With the election of Morsi as the Egyptian President. a simple viewing of the map will tell the rest of the story. With Hamas in control of Gaza, combined with Hamas own admitted plan for the destruction of Israel the fight currently being waged in Gaza was something the Israeli's have been planning for. Knowing that Hamas intended to use the tunnels and the local civilians as human shields the Israeli's really have few choices.

In essence, Kerry going to that area of the world is nothing more than a side show - intended for the world to see that the U.S. views the Gaza situation as a serious event. Kerry is not trained in negotiation nor experienced in anything close, therefore his presence is only intended for the higher authorities in the Middle East.

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Jul 29 at 2014 11:58 AM

1SG Frank Boynton — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:58:23 -0400

Sending Kerry was not to negotiate a cease fire. Anyone who believes that is nieve at the least and just outright dumb at the worst. Obama is openly hostile towards Israel and always has been. This current administration is pro Muslim and negotiates and provides aid and comfort to our sworn enemy. Kerry was sent to Israel to force Obama's dictates that they surrender their rights to Hamas. Obama even used force by shutting down all flights into Israel for a 48 hour period to give Kerry teeth in his threat. It is shameful and treasonists, and thank God, Israel didn't cave into the threat.

Is there anyone on this site that honestly believes Israel does not have the right to defend themselves? And yet Obama's media plays his games and attempt to place the blame on Israel as the aggressors, and calls them baby killers. Quite frankly, I'm surprised that Israel hasn't done some serious butt kicking. They certainly have the ability to do so. And yet, for some strange reason, they continue to look for ways to stop the fighting.

Each time Hamas get's their A$$ handed to them Obama steps in and gives them more money and arms so they can continue their fight against Israel. I for one am tired of the actions of this administration.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Mar 10 at 2015 10:28 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:28:38 -0400

Nobody listens to John Kerry. Every foreign country that has an Intelligence agency worth its salt, does their homework and investigates the background of the leaders other countries send to them. Kerry's most notable success in life is being able to convince rich women to marry him. They don't have any respect for a man who has inherited his fortune through marriage. Kerry is nothing but a pure politician. His words are just empty platitudes, and his admonition/threats to other leaders is like the bleating of sheep amongst wolves. John Kerry is an empty suit and they know it.

In the same vein, the entire world knows Obama is a phony. They know he's ineligible. They know every detail about his sordid past and closet homosexuality. They know he did nothing to earn his Nobel Peace Prize. They know Obama can't get anything done through Congress and that he's not acting in America's best interest. They view him as a weak, corrupt, arrogant and narcissistic "leader" [for lack of a better word] that surrounds himself with incompetents (like John Kerry) and promotes people based not on their performance, but for their steadfast loyalty and willingness to go to bat for him to cover up his wrongdoing. Obama boasts about his accomplishments taking credit for success where there is none. His actions in the Middle East have served to destabilize the entire region. Perhaps that is by design. He makes idle threats drawing red lines in the sand that get crossed repeatedly... and nothing of consequence happens.

The world would feel sorry for America but for one trivial detail... We elected Obama without vetting him, and then after four years of broken promises and screwing up our economy, we were stupid enough to re-elect him. Putin has Obama's ticket. Netanyahu sees him as an untrustworthy Ally at best, and a vindictive, sore loser that says one thing and does another, always acting against Israel's national interests.

THIS is the Administration as seen by the world, which John Kerry represents. Nobody listens and nobody cares.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Mar 17 at 2015 10:58 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 22:58:27 -0400

Echo chamber is strong here.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2015 1:36 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 01:36:48 -0500

Secretary of State John Kerry does not remember what the motto of HAMAS is..."WE LOVE DEATH AS MUCH AS THE JEWS LOVE LIFE" see this video that others have posted on RP. One side..the Arabs and not the Jews...wants the other side DEAD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EDW88CBo-8

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Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Dec 27 at 2015 2:38 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 02:38:28 -0500

Oh, great from the GUY who RAN AWAY and hid from his responsibilities while deployed to Vietnam...Great choice....and whose decision was it to send him? yeah, not the American people...and for those of you who think we should mind our own business....Israel has asked the US for help/assistance...which we have not given to them since Obama has taken office..which...oh, yeah...we have not given any country and real assistance since he took office.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Dec 27 at 2015 3:03 AM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 03:03:39 -0500

It's Obama arrogance. It's about his legacy. And Kerry as already put Isreal in Irans cross hairs. His lopsided nuclear deal with Iran. Yasser Arafat was already offers everything he asked for. By a Prim Minister Bill Clinton helped elect. But he turned it down. They don't want peace. Never going to happen.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Oct 29 at 2023 6:36 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:36:35 -0400

Keep In Mind, This Discord Has Been Going On For Centuries.
And It's NOT Going To Be Settled Over Night, NOR In The Next Few Decades.
OUR Interference Will Be Of No Help At All; It May Slow Down A Bit For Awhile,
But It Will Shortly Re-Ignite.... This Country Needs To Say Out Of This Entire Discord.
By Our Doing Otherwise, We Will Only Create More Problems For Ourselves.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made Oct 29 at 2023 11:28 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:28:26 -0400

If you can take US money, you can take US advice

Response by PO3 Michael Smith made Nov 18 at 2023 1:47 PM

PO3 Michael Smith — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:47:01 -0500

Kerry's son in law is an Iranian Dr. Behrouz Nahed. All you need to know.

Response by CPT Robert Madore made Dec 8 at 2023 7:00 PM

CPT Robert Madore — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:52 -0500

Sending Kerry is like sending a bank robber to investigate a bank robbery. If this is an attempt to embarrass and insult, it will surely work.

Response by LTC Myron Opfermann made Dec 10 at 2023 10:32 AM

LTC Myron Opfermann — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:32:45 -0500

The Israelis have been living with Hamas and its sister terrorist groups and the countries around them that support these groups for too long to make a mistake in negotiations. They have far too much to lose and Nazi Germany is still too fresh in their memories. I don't believe it matters who we send to negotiate, it won't end until Netanyahu is ready for it to end.

Response by LTC David Howard made Dec 10 at 2023 11:45 AM

LTC David Howard — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:45:20 -0500

Kerry is a lying POS. His fabricated stories of his Vietnam service, his disdain for our nation, and his commitment to world government should make him beneath contempt to decent Americans.

Response by SGT John Schmelzkopf made Dec 10 at 2023 7:40 PM

SGT John Schmelzkopf — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:40:45 -0500

You mean Hanoi John Kerry, Viet Cong War Hero!!! First, Hammas Hit First, unlike Our Leaders, Johnston, Nixon, Clinton Obama, Bush, Biden, who Committed and then Disgraced and Surrendered our Troops, Israel has a Leader that has said "Israel will not stop till Hammas is totally Destroyed!". PM Netanyahu, then went in Full Force to get that done, the rest of the World wants Cease Fire, after Cease Fire so Hammas can reorganize and resupply. Poor Palestinian People, my ASS, maybe 20% are decent people, the rest need to be eradicated. Yes there have been civilian casualties, so what, the quicker Hammas is Eradicated, the Less Israeli's will be killed, both Soldiers and Civilian, that should be his only concern! Wish we had done this in Nam, Kissinger sold out our POW's rather than Hit North Vietnam to get a full accounting. We had the Iraq Army of thousands lined up for the taking but Our Command said there had been enough Killing and let the retreat, how'd that work out for us? President Trump had the withdrawal arranged with the Tali knowing he would not tolerate any BS. Biden under Obamas Rule and Milli Vanilli's Command, set it up for a complete disgrace, allowed many Troops to be Killed and wounded. Now we are overrun with Illegals from all these Counties, unvetted and unknown were they are!

Response by CPL Sheila Lewis made Dec 11 at 2023 10:46 AM

CPL Sheila Lewis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:46:02 -0500

Kerry? what ajoke he is

Response by CPL Sheila Lewis made Dec 11 at 2023 10:47 AM

CPL Sheila Lewis — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:47:47 -0500

how about letting Israel do its own negotiating.

Response by SGT Chad King made Dec 11 at 2023 3:09 PM

SGT Chad King — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:09:46 -0500

More Americans every day as they learn about the less than 100 year old history of the zionist state are pro Palestinian. And rightfully so.

Response by SSG Michael Schneider made Dec 12 at 2023 5:28 PM

SSG Michael Schneider — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:28:58 -0500

Is it the liar John Kerry? Nothing but a Commie, Muslim lover! Will never forget how he slandered every Vietnam Vet! Rotten Trash, Israel should deny him entry!

Response by PO2 Jack LaBarge made Jan 6 at 2024 8:40 PM

PO2 Jack LaBarge — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:40:38 -0500

For America to send. J Kerry (UNFIT FOR COMAND) anywhere but back to reDo his Unsavory Truly DISHONORABLE Time in Vietnam! Where HE CALLED “EVERYONE” that Served MURDERS, RAPEST. WAS (IS) a piece of cowardly shit! If any service Person shows any Honor to this Unspeakable TRATOR, THEY themselfs have No Honor!
U.S.N. 1963-1967 HONORABLY DISCHARGED!,