Palin: U.S. should never 'second-guess' Israel
Watch: In her third TV interview, Gov. Sarah Palin raises eyebrows with some of her comments.
(CNN) - The United States should not second guess actions Israel takes in the name of security, Sarah Palin seemed to suggest in a Thursday interview.
The Republican VP nominee recently said that she would never "second guess Israel if that country decided to attack Iran." Speaking with Katie Couric of CBS News, she stood by that quote.
“We shouldn't second guess Israel's security efforts because we cannot ever afford to send a message that we would allow a second Holocaust, for one,” she said. “Israel has got to have the opportunity and the ability to protect itself. They are our closest ally in the Mideast. We need them. They need us. And we shouldn't second guess their efforts.”
The Alaska governor said the United States should be free to relay its rights our concerns, but “we don't have to second-guess what their efforts would be if they believe ... that it is in their country and their allies, including us, all of our best interests to fight against a regime, especially Iran, who would seek to wipe them off the face of the earth,” said Palin. “It is obvious to me who the good guys are in this one and who the bad guys are.”
Palin spent the week meeting with foreign leaders in New York.
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Thinking of the prospect of having more of the same: Look back, where we are, and think how much damage a president can do to the nation per year, ... or even in a few months. Can't afford to take more.
I thought Mr. McCain would be a terrible President to beging with, and he has proven me right by his choice of a running mate. How did she get elected in Alaska, with her poor communication skills? It doesn't say much about the intelligence in Alaska does it?
"we are in a race between education and catastrophe"
Palin = Epic Failure
Many people here say we can't second guess a sovereign nation. So that does that mean we should immediately begin pulling our troops from Iraq since that is what they have asked and they are sovereign?
What did we expect from a woman who went to four different colleges in five years? Did we expect a expert? Not from the Republicans, all they need is a 'R' next to their name. No experience necessary.
To answer YES!!!
Her answer would better fit your attempt at justification if she was representing Israel, but seeing as how she is running to be OUR Vice President, I would counter with a big, fat NO!!!
We DO NOT let other countries, even Israel, decide our security policy, unchecked no less. To do so would be utterly MORONIC!
Palin is right on the money. We can't afford to lose our closest ally in the Mid-east ... And Iran should be wiped off the map. No brainer for True Americans.
I guess she didn't learn anything from her "speed dating" at the UN.
IF THIS TWO CLOWN GET ELECTED THE NATION WOULD BE AT WAR BY SPRING OF 2009. THEY WANT TO FIGHT RUSSIA, IRAN, IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND LETS NOT FORGET THAT MCCAIN ALREADY DECLARED SPAIN AN ADVERSARY. BY 2010, CANADA WOULD HAVE TO CLOSELY PROTECT IT BORDERS FROM AMERICAN DEFECTS.
I'm Jewish and have been dedicated to the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel for many years. The choice in this election could not be clearer. If we care about peace, we vote for Obama.
Do we really want another trigger happy person in the White House?
Why are CNN Pundits allowed to spread lie after blatant lie?
CNN – ALL BIAS. ALL BULL
Where's the story of Biden shutting out the press from his meeting with Georgia's President? Where's the story of all his STUPID responses to Katie??????? His gaffs of the campaign trail?
Where's the ad about his previous brain aneurysms and possible brain damage as reason for his stupid gaffs?
Oh dear, looks like she got out of the attic again...
Where are the men in white suits when you need 'em?
“It is obvious to me who the good guys are in this one and who the bad guys are.” does this sound Bush-like or is it just me.
Everyone second guesses the US. So the US should feel free to second guess everyone else in return. Thats how the world works. And..... goodguys/badguys? A VP hopeful should be a little better than that.
how come we've never had a Jewish President or V.P.?
THIS WOMAN IS JUST PLAIN SCARY!
for a 72yr old man's decision to have this CLUELESS EX-BEAUTY QUEEN a hairs breath away from the presidency is even SCARIER!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
ONLY OBAMA/BIDEN ARE THE TRUE LEADERS IN THIS RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS NO LONGER "CUTE"
She should think... & blink.. but really think sometimes before she speaks...
-V
If ignorance is bliss... she must be in heaven.
On experience: Bush has the most experience of all. Should we keep him a little longer? How about Cheney??
She has no clue about anything.
Some refer to Sarah Palin as a "quick study". Well, someone tell her to go back to school and study.
How much money has Obama recieved for his Pres Campaign from Goldman Sachs? nearly $700,000.00
Nice
Why are CNN Pundits allowed to spread lie after blatant lie?
CNN – ALL BIAS. ALL BULL
Where's the story of Biden shutting out the press from his meeting with Georgia's President? Where's the story of all his STUPID responses to Katie??????? His gaffs of the campaign trail?
Where's the ad about his previous brain aneurysms and possible brain damage as reason for his stupid gaffs?
Republicans, you can look yourself in the mirror and say that she is better than Huckabee and Romney!
Now folks in all seriousness I know she would like to be President but she actually makes GW Bush look Brilliant! Please middle states of the US cut it out! She is hot, she has drive, but I get scared when I think of her in front of the UN!
Another vote for Non Erratic Obama/Biden in 08!