Official Israeli Elections Thread

[Sirotnikov]

I forgot to notice that 5 is temporary.

if Sharon is incapable of going beyond 5, expect a major crises, and Mitzna and Avodah to make a comeback.

By the time 5 will be implemented Sharon will have lost the role of Prime Minister.

[Az]

Hmm, sorry for posting so late, I worked in the elections was back home at 2AM, only to wake up around 6AM to go and probably fail the test in C programming.

And this just in: "Labor wins a landslide victory.... In Quiryat Tivon"

I am actually quite optimistic about the following government, if it holds water.

We have

Likud:37
+
Shinui:15 = 52
+
IsraelBaAliya:2 = 54
+
Mafdal:5 = 59
+
Am Ehad:4 = 63

Apparently this is the only workable coalition, at present stage. That is, unless labor loses ALL credibility whatsoever.

Issues for the next government:
1)Security:
After the war on Iraq, the Bush administration will surely take up with our issue. The government above is perfectly flexible to stay in line with the Americans, and that's just what Israel needs, geo-politically. IMO, however, we shouldn't be so openly hostile towards mainland europe. The building of the wall should continue with greater speed. And Sharon should repeat that he's waiting for palestinians to lay down their weapons, and move towards peace. It is in Sharon's personal best interest too, as he is not running for re-election next elections.

2)Economy: We're currently knee-deep in ****, despite the fact that it is perfectly explainable, considering the death of dot-com.
There are two big problems: gaps between the rich and the poor, and the recession. However there are good signs. The 3 main Israeli software exporters are actually doing very well, keeping posting profits above analysts' expectations. So do the pharmaceuticals. Intel keeps exporting at more than a billion USD, but generally the electronics are in a bit of trouble. This is hardly the fault of the Israeli government, though.
What needs to be done is the improvement of infrastructure, by dramatically increasing spending in that area. We also need to crack down on illegal foreign workers, and make an effort to employ Israeli workforce in that area. There are ways, and if the laws were abided ( foreign workers should be paid minimum wages, but THEY'RE NOT! ) things would be well, esp. since there is no competition from the outside on contruction. . I would also propose that courses would open with these types of jobs in mind. training high quality construction workers, and their sallaries to be suplimented above the minimum wage, While cutting down on welfare for the unemployed. If there are jobs, and they pay well, I don't think it is wise from ANY point of view to pay people despite them staying at home.

Peace would be too harmful, as well.

The gaps between the rich and the poor: Israel should cancel caps on social security payments, and fight the trend of people establishing bogus companies, so that they can avoid paying social security. I don't really know how.

[Az]

Btw, Siro, who did you vote for ?

[Panag]

Originally posted by Azazel
Btw, Siro, who did you vote for ?

hi ,

, one guess ; "Shiniu" , ......

have a nice day

[Sirotnikov]

shinui indeed.

[Az]

*Hi-Fives Siro*

[Panag]

hi ,

well the voter has broadcasted his wishes , ......

so , what's next , .......

the PM does not give a look inside his cards yet , ....

well lets hope he stays for two full terms , followed maybe by "BIBI" for a couple , ......

have a nice day

[Az]

Bibi= "crazy" OR "inexperienced"

[Panag]

Originally posted by Azazel
Bibi= "crazy" OR "inexperienced"

hi ,



a lot of experience and definatly not a "crazy" person , ....

have a nice day

[Az]

I didn't like the way things went when he was in office last time. at all.

[Panag]

Originally posted by Azazel
I didn't like the way things went when he was in office last time. at all.

hi ,

yeah well the guy never got a real good oppurtunity to have anything done , ......

have a nice day

[Az]

How about actually having a policy? SOME policy?

[Panag]

Originally posted by Azazel
How about actually having a policy? SOME policy?

hi ,









well there used to be this site with his policy on it , ......

, strange its not in the index anymore , maybe Siro or Eli can find it , .....

have a nice day

[Az]

a site? well that's nice.

[Harel]

Voting for Bibi is only slightly more iditoic then voting for Sharon. My god, is the world surrounded by idiots? I still can't believe someone re-elected that moron.

For some strange reasons I'm not surprised the only Israeli here who has absloutly no understanding of grammer is a likudnik.

Have a nice day.