John Boehner's invitation to Netanyahu was a prepared and a
deliberate move to undermine the Presidency. Only the President is
Constitutionally charged with the conduct of foreign policy with the advise and
consent of Congress. Not the other way around. Speaker Boehner has violated his
oath of office. Netanyahu is prepared and agreed to abet Speaker Boehner to
disrespect the Presidency of this country.
President Obama and the State Department ought to advise
Prime Minister Netanyahu that he is not welcome in the United States under
these circumstances and there ought to be a threat to recall our ambassador and
to expel Israel's ambassador if Netanyahu insists upon this path. Then there
needs to be talks to heal the damage that has been done here by the Speaker and
the interference with the protocols and policies of the United States by Israel’s
Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Netanyahu faces elections. It may be that he
expects that this power play with Boehner and against President Obama will win
him stature and votes at home. Strengthening Prime Minister Netanyahu can only
be prevented if his move results in embarrassment and consequences for Israel.
