How wrong is this statement?

Question

"The manner in which the Americans relate to the intelligence report on Iran is similar to the way in which they viewed those reports they received during the Holocaust on railways transporting hundreds of thousands of Jews to their death at Auschwitz," Minister Yitzhak Cohen of Shas said during a security cabinet meeting Sunday morning on the Iranian nuclear issue.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3480595,00.html

First of all, to compare Iran's muscle flexing with the attrocities at Auschwitz is senseless. Secondly, why is this America's problem?

If Israel has a problem with Iran, shouldn't they handle it, since both countries are in the same hemisphere? Why not ask the European Union to help out? Or Russia or China?

Why the US? Don't we already support Israel enough? Otherwise what is the $3 billion in aid per year for? Another Starbucks in Jerusalem?

I guess my point is, why doesn't Israel do more on trying to open up dialogue with ME nations?

After all the perception remains, that they are the invaders in the region.

So why not have an annual peace conference in Jerusalem sponsered by Israel with all other ME nations invited?

And if nobody else shows up, so be it. At least Israel can take the high road and say to the rest of the world "we're trying." Instead of constantly looking at the US to be their big brother protectors.

That is something that as a taxpayer who helps fund Israel, that I would definitely support my money being spent on.

Answer 1

The Bush administration wants a war with Iran but it has nothing to do with genocide so the statement is completely wrong. The Bush administration thinks there is too much oil at stake for Iran to become a superpower. They have already made their disdain for the US and Israel widely known and Bush uses that fact to promote fear and build a case for war. Russia and China would love to help Iran achieve their goal of destroying the US economically.
Our undying support for Israel is religious and it doesn't help matters when republicans are manipulating our foreign policy.

Answer 2

"The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."

Nazi Reich Marshall Herman Georing
(Nuremberg War Trials)

Answer 3

Very wrong. But confusion is a necessary and useful propaganda tool. That sentence looks like a textbook example since it stands out enough for any student to see the absurdities.

Answer 4

Well, that money is more wisely used than the billions we waste on mexico.

Answer 5

Your point makes perfect sense.That is why it will never happen.

Answer 6

sorry , no idea