Schumer Cites Hagel’s Tears, but Smears Jewish Conservatives
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Sen. Schumer said Chuck Hagel was "almost in tears" over anti-Semitic slur
A source close to AIPAC provided The Jewish Press with a lengthy explanation for why AIPAC was sitting out the Hagel debate.
The celebration by the pro-Hagel sycophants suggesting that AIPAC’s long standing policy of not lobbying on nominations is somehow meaningful is truly evidence of how little they understand the organization or the pro-Israel community. AIPAC didn’t have to endorse Cynthia McKinney’s opponent for the pro-Israel community to know that she was hostile to Israel and favored terrorists and totalitarians and despots over democratic allies.
To understand how AIPAC feels about people like Hagel and Cynthia McKinney, all one has to do is open their eyes. The organization’s longstanding policy not to rate or endorse candidates is the same as not lobbying on nominations.
Chuck Hagel’s record on issues important to the pro-Israel community is dismal. He spent years literally bragging about it, and now he says there is not a shred of evidence to show that hostility. That comment is as sincere as his apology for his attacks on gay rights and on openly gay Americans. Likewise his slurs suggesting American Jews, who along with tens of millions of non-Jewish Americans are part of America’s the pro-Israel lobby, are somehow less than completely loyal to America, is truly disgusting and evidence of bigotry.
So what organizations was Schumer thinking of that don’t oppose the Hagel nomination? Maybe he meant J Street or Jewish Voice for Peace.
Then again, Schumer also predicted after his White House meet-up with Hagel that the nominee would wow the crowds at the confirmation hearings. Schumer said then, “he’s going to allay the concerns of many people.” True, but the senator probably did not mean allay the concerns of those who feared Chuck Hagel might become the U.S. secretary of defense.
And there’s this: while Schumer described himself as having given a meaningful tutorial to Hagel on the anti-Semitic associations with dual loyalty and the pain caused by stereotyping, when Schumer – falsely – assured his audience Wednesday morning that “no major Jewish organizations oppose Hagel,” he then explained who did.
“The main fight on Hagel is coming from the neocons, who you know well. And they resent Hagel’s apostasy on Iraq,” Schumer said. “You may remember — the neocons helped push Iraq — and Hagel was one of the first Republicans to say Iraq wasn’t working. And he was right. But that’s where it’s coming from.”
Ah, yes, the evil neocons. Isn’t that a derogatory code word for a particular religious minority group?
tell a friendAbout the Author: Lori Lowenthal Marcus is the US correspondent for The Jewish Press. She is a recovered lawyer who previously practiced First Amendment law and taught in Philadelphia-area graduate and law schools.
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Mr Schumer should receive no more Jewish votes. His actions are not forgivable.
Just in case you didn't know that there are Jewish groups (not just actual, conservative Jewish individuals) opposed to Hagel. You already know about how slick Schumer is…
Just in case you didn't know that there are Jewish groups (not just actual, conservative Jewish individuals) opposed to Hagel. You already know about how slick Schumer is…
Just a kapo out of the closet. I wonder how much money soros promised hum to relay the "tears" to all of us?
you are still ignorant, rude and nasty!
Schumer is faithless. His main concerns are reflected in the huge donations he receives from those who needs he represents. Other wise he is all oratory with nothing to say that is substantial.
Churck Schumer has always sided with Israels opposition – this is just another example. Why don't you "take back his membership card" and not allow him in your great Country! Schumer screws America as well – he sides with the devil in every instance that America needs a friend. We stand together, Israel, on being taken to the cleaners…usually by "American Jews". Obama is in office because of their generous vote – and now Israel will reap the results as well as Americans.
I am SHOCKED, SHOCKED to find another opinion piece by Ms. Marcus mis-labelled as news. JUST SHOCKED. Not bad as a polemic, but grade "F" as "news."
If anyone plopped the debate over the Hagel nomination into "the high school dramatics level of bathos" it is Lori Lowenthal Marcus. Love and support of the Nation of Israel does not demand worshiping Netanyahu or the Likud Party. As I said before US Foreign and Defense Policy should be made in Washington no Jerusalem and vice-versa. Ms. Marcus almost claims that if Washington officials do not support a unilateral attack of Iran then they are Iranian sympathizer.
Her histrionics not withstanding attacking Iran will have the severest consequences fo Israel and the US. Netanyahu tried to interfere with US elections a No No and He has not shown leadership in trying to bring about a Peace, but it is not my role as a US citizen to tell Israelis who should govern them. It is my role to participate in the decision of US involvement in any military action against Iran. I say No, not util every other option is exhausted. Mr, Marcus You need to put aside your hatred of the Obama Administration and grow up.
No debate! Hagels is a Jew hater and a supporter of terrorists. And no amount of your obama talking-points or schumer's kapo obfuscation will change that
Let's review hagel's credentials:
He routinely uses the Protocols of the Elders of Zion as a guide in pushing the age old canard that the "Jews run the government" and that the "State department is an extension of the Israeli foreign ministry." I find that latter comment more interesting considering that since BEFORE the inception of the modern Jewish State, it has always been the State Dep't that has been opposed to Israel, including their objections to recognizing the State to routine attacks by SoS up to and including Kerry and Clinton. Simply put State is the foundation of Jew hatred in the US government. But every time the Anti-Jew hagel is caught, he apologizes, says he 'misspoke" in that event, after which yet another event is found and the cycle continues.
hagel's lobby firm gas as a client – IN FACT THEIR ONLY CLIENT – CAIR, recognized by FOUR SEPARATE FEDERAL COURTS as the front for terror groups hamas and hezbollah. YES the same hezbollah that massacred 243 US Marines in Beirut. The SAME hezbollah promoted by hagel.
FACT: This is not about Iran. It is about yet another Jew hater terror supporter in obama's inner circle. (:ike Brennan now identified as REFUSING to admit to the reality that Jews or Israel even exist – as proven by numerous videos now out of speeches he has given in the past yr).
If obama was eevr interested in peace ANYWHERE, why has he started over 40 NEW WARS globally?
Honesty about the obama administration is not hatred!! That comment however falls in line that any critique of obama is "driven by racism." GET OVER IT!! The CITIZENS of the US are finally waking up and a rebellion is starting. How many people of ALL races creeds colors and sexes are you preparing to call "histrionic racists?"
And how about hagel's promotion of a group that MURDERED HUNDREDS OF US MARINES? Perhaps you will respond that we "should get over it," and to quote the leadership of obama's team…..
"What difference does it (murder of Americans) make?"
I have no intention of allowing that to stand.
sorry to bring this up, but it is a Jew like you who causes people to be anti-semitic!
Arie, you make some serious charge but show little evidence. There is a term for that: Slander. You accuse Hagel of antisemitism, Treason and bigotry. serious charges yet where is your evidence? You need to seek professional help. I also take umbrage at your characterization of Shumer as a Kapo and your mis-characterization of my views. You need a chill pill.
If anyone plopped the debate over the Hagel nomination into "the high school dramatics level of bathos" it is Lori Lowenthal Marcus. Love and support of the Nation of Israel does not demand worshiping Netanyahu or the Likud Party. As I said before US Foreign and Defense Policy should be made in Washington no Jerusalem and vice-versa. Ms. Marcus almost claims that if Washington officials do not support a unilateral attack of Iran then they are Iranian sympathizer.
Her histrionics not withstanding attacking Iran will have the severest consequences fo Israel and the US. Netanyahu tried to interfere with US elections a No No and He has not shown leadership in trying to bring about a Peace, but it is not my role as a US citizen to tell Israelis who should govern them. It is my role to participate in the decision of US involvement in any military action against Iran. I say No, not util every other option is exhausted. Mr, Marcus You need to put aside your hatred of the Obama Administration and grow up.