Obama dodges “second holocaust” question… IN ISRAEL

by Kal El on July 24, 2008 · Comments

Debbie Schlussel has a story about media favorite B Hussein Obama was asked not once, but twice, if he would guarantee there would be no second holocaust. He ignored the question. Not shocking at all.

Debbie Schlussel writes:

On the heels of John McCain’s strong statement to Israel and the Jews that he would “not allow a second Holocaust” to happen, Barack Hussein Obama was asked whether he’d prevent a second Holocaust by reporters during his trip to Israel.

The setting for the question is notable. It was just before he made a photo op visit to “Yad VaShem,” the Holocaust museum in Israel.

What is also notable was Obama’s “response” and how it was “covered” by the Mainstream media. While the Wall Street Journal’s Jay Solomon and Cam Simpson noted the question, they did not note the response. Why not?

Well, ABC News’ Jake Tapper did, and it’s telling and frightening (thanks to my friends Sean and Frank at WCBM for the tip):


Upon arrival at Yad Vashem, Obama was greeted by Avner Shalev, chairman of Yad Vashem.An Israeli journalist called out to Obama: “Can you ensure that there will be no second Holocaust?”

Obama walked into the museum’s main building without responding. . . .

In the “Hall of Remembrance,” Obama put on a white yarmulke, lit the “eternal flame” and placed a white chrysanthemum wreath on a stone slab.

Obama then went to the museum’s Janusz Korczak Plaza, where he signed the guest book.
Jake Tapper goes on to quote Obama’s BS speech about how terrible he feels about the Holocaust. Blah, blah, blah. Then, this:
Once again an Israeli journalist asked the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee how he’d help prevent a second Holocaust. “Senator can you assure Israel that there will be no second Holocaust despite Iran’s threat to wipe us off the map?” he asked. Obama demurred, saying that it wasn’t appropriate to answer the question there.

“This is Yad Vashem!” the journalist responded.

Obama said he would answer the question at a later press availability.
And, of course, Obama never answered the question.

Read the rest of the story at Debbie Schlussel’s website. And remember this when you vote in November.

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  • He was confused - the teleprompter was down and he had to go ask his handlers, what's this "Holocaust" thing they were asking about!?

    BTW: The answer is obvious - OF COURSE HE WILL PREVENT another Holocaust. He's got a stellar plan. He's going to reconcile thousand's of years of Shia/Sunni hatred in Iraq; then he will talk to Ahmadinijad and use the Silver tongue to make Ahmadinijad Israel's best friend (predict Ahmadinijad dancing the Debka in the Knesset by next year). Yes Barry, I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT! Under your infinite guidance and wisdom, the entire world will join hands and sing Koomb-aya - Koomb-aya...
  • rawls
    Finally someone with the courage to imply that Obama supports the holocaust.  This represents the long-awaited return to rational political discourse so many of us have waited for.  Thank you so much for elevating the discussion.  Some people would foolishly assume that Obama's repeated assurances that under his administration the US would be no less staunch an ally to Israel than ever means that he would act to prevent the slaughter of millions of Jews, but he can't trick you.  You know I've never heard Obama say what he would do to prevent the torture of puppies either.  I smell a story.  Quick, someone get to work on the "Obama Supports Puppy Torture" angle.
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