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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I am a liberal (even considering being a capital "L" liberal in the next election if they are serious about changing cannabis prohibition laws), but I don't see what the problem was with his visit to Israel and his address to the Israeli parliament. What specifically bothered you? (I only read a synopsis of the speech). Being the first Canadian PM invited to address the Knesset is a pretty big deal.
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In addition to using Hell and Holocaust references and how Canada is staunchly behind Israel, I believe our clearly partisan approach to the issue leans too heavily towards the support of Israel, at least publicly - it's just not balanced enough. Donations/Funding to Palestinian projects has all but dried up, and yet Harper continues to talk about a two-state solution. It seems like a contradictory position - I just feel like he speaks in rhetoric, and John Baird is no better.
Our country is taking an image hit around the world, and while that doesn't bother some, I am bothered by it. Canada is turning into the loud shill underling of the American foreign policy gamut. Not a fan of that direction.
I would also venture to say that relations with other Arabic countries in the Middle East are strongly tied to how much/little one supports the Palestinian cause.
Politics is 90% visual.