I'm not denying that there was a political necessity for Obama to do this - just marveling at the fact that, as extreme as it is -- almost debasing -- it's still not enough.

-- GlennGreenwald

Obama would not have the problem he has if it wasn't for his middle name: Hussein...call it prejudice, but Americans, especially many mainstream Jews who might vote for him, are squeamish about his allegiances...being a Christian doesn't necessarily make them comfortable with him either.

Remember, one of the groups that put Bush over the top in Florida in 2000 was his Islamic supporters who were convinced that he would help them trash Israel, unlike that tool of the Jews; Clinton. Didn't work out so well, did it?

-- misaac

Yes, that is true...and Bush turned around and made them subjects of profiling and deported some also...in other words, Bush double crossed them. Didn't mind their votes, did he?

Glen thank you for unclogging the so called "progressive" blogosphere on this critical issue. You are going where so many have chosen not to go (FDL, and so many other sites).

There has been a much needed shift in the debate about Israeli policies during the last several years. Although so many have been devoted to opening up the debate for so many years. Former President Jimmy Carter, Noam Cholmsky, Bishop Tutu, Vanessa Redgrave, Peggy and ARt Gish, Norman Finklestein . The last five years Amy Goodman has added constructively to the debate. And you

the peace and security of Israel and the Palestinians and Peace in middle east is what is at stake.

Thank you

The I/P has shifted. It has become more honest and based on facts. Hillary has missed the boat

What faction of the democratic party's money comes from Jewish contributors? What fraction from Zionist contributors? What fraction from Likud-far-right-fascists?

When US voters have their primary allegiance to a foreign government we are in in trouble.