The conversation then drifted to Netanyahu, at which time Sarkozy declared: "I cannot stand him. He is a liar." According to the report, Obama replied: "You're fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!"
The remark was naturally meant to be said in confidence, but the two leaders' microphones were accidently left on, making the would-be private comment embarrassingly public.
No surprise here that Sarkozy and Obama don't care for Israel or Netanyahu. Also no surprise that the media present agreed NOT to report on the blooper. Read it all at YNET, via Drudge.
This is one where the media should not have reported on it. The conversation was supposed to be private (presumably). Of course, anything Bush said in private anywhere, anytime would have been headlined in every major MSM outlet.
Very interesting past few weeks though. First the Iranian plot to kill the Saudi envoy, then the rumors of UK getting ready to help in the Iran attack, the US involved, and then we find out Netanyahu is upset because all of that was a leak from former Israeli intel ministers. Then we have Russia threatening the west not to attack, all in the shadow of a new and improved IAEA report on the nukes. Followed by this 'gaffe'. Hmmmm, as they say.
Posted by: McCloud | November 07, 2011 at 09:17 PM
It is always interesting to hear what goes on behind the scenes, the stuff they don't want us to hear. But yes, it has been an interesting week and the next few weeks will prove even more interesting.
Posted by: Debbie | November 07, 2011 at 09:32 PM
The media will not report on this until Obama attacks Israel. Then it will be cited as "Justification".
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1131486865 | November 07, 2011 at 11:41 PM
I read somewhere recently that obama's pretend-support of Israel seems to increase in line with the election cycle. He'll mumble and waffle the right words until an election and then once it's over, he's back to helping his muslim friends to rape and trash Israel.
As for the french, screw france, they'll get their just deserts from the muslims growing within them.
Posted by: MK | November 07, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Two maggots with a single thought.
Posted by: David (DW) | November 08, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Snake Hunter Sez,
This media report did not mention that Israel has publicly and repeatedly been threatened by Ahmadinejad's "wipe them off the map" remarks.
President Sarcozy might soon change his attitude as the muslim invasion intensifies in once lovely Paris & Nice, and his favorite french wines are then declared illegal by Sharia Law!
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Posted by: Ralph E. | November 08, 2011 at 09:28 PM