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The Arab American Institute's Guide to Howard Dean

by The Arab American Institute Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2003 at 10:38 AM
aai@aaiusa.org

Dean told TruthOut.org in May 2003 that the United States needs "a new oil policy... because our oil money is being used to fund terrorism in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and Syria."

The Arab American In...
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The Arab American Institute's
Guide to the 2004 Democratic Party Primary Candidates

HOWARD DEAN, Former Vermont Governor
www.deanforamerica.com

Israel and Palestine
On his website, Dean has said he "is committed to achieving a negotiated, comprehensive, and just peace between Palestinians and Israelis and remains optimistic about the chances for peace," and believes in the "full engagement of the United States at the highest level" in the peace process.

Dean has been very critical of the Bush Administration for a lack of engagement on the issue before the introduction of the Road Map to Peace. Dean supports a two-state solution, "a Jewish state of Israel living side by side in peace and security with an independent, demilitarized Palestinian state." But, he cautions, "to get there, the Palestinian Authority will have to fight terrorism and violence on a consistent basis to create the conditions necessary for a viable peace process. The Israeli government will have to work to improve the living conditions of the Palestinian people and ultimately will have to remove a number of existing settlements." Dean has also called for reform of the Palestinian Authority, and has been critical of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, stating in December 2002, "I do not think that as long as Yasser Arafat is president there will be peace."

Dean has stated that "through it all, the United States will maintain its historic special relationship with the state of Israel." In November 2002, Dean attended an event hosted by Americans for Peace Now (APN), a pro-peace Jewish group. When asked if his appearance at this event signaled a preference for APN's views on the conflict, Dean stated "No, my view is closer to AIPAC's (the American Israel Public Affairs Committee) view... At one time the Peace Now view was important but now Israel is under enormous pressure. We have to stop terrorism before peace negotiations."

More recently in September 2003 he stated that an "enormous number" of Israeli settlements would have to be removed in the peace process. He also stated that "it's not our [the United States'] place to take sides" in the conflict. In response to criticism from fellow Democratic candidates Joe Lieberman and John Kerry, Dean clarified his position, stating: "Israel has always been a longtime ally with a special relationship with the United States, but if we are going to bargain by being in the middle of the negotiations then we are going to have to take an evenhanded role."

Civil Liberties
Dean states that if elected he would "work to ensure that racial profiling ends" and would direct his Attorney General "to define racial profiling as discrimination, and to withhold federal funds from state and local law enforcement that violate those regulations." He would also "appoint an Attorney General who sees our Constitution not just as a document to be manipulated, ignored, and violated, but recognizes and respects it as the fabric that binds the American community together," and would "oppose expansion of the Patriot Act, efforts to remove sunset clauses included in the act, and will seek to repeal the portions of the Patriot Act that are unconstitutional." Dean has specifically questioned the treatment of Arabs and Muslims: "These abuses are wrong and must stop immediately. I am appalled by allegations... that Department of Justice employees have, among other things, beaten Muslim and Arab detainees. This should not happen in America…The rule of law and due process must continue to be the hallmarks of our judicial system. I urge Congress to reconsider aspects of the Patriot Act and other anti-terror tactics that lead to such abuses. The government must protect Americans against terrorism while protecting basic civil liberties every step of the way."

Immigration
Dean states that as President he would "protect the civil rights of immigrants detained by the Department of Homeland Security." He also told the Manchester Union Leader on July 24, 2003 that the United States "ought not to be concerned about people who come to this country and work hard" and who do not get into trouble.

U.S.–Arab Relations
Howard Dean was an outspoken critic of the recent war in Iraq. He believes that while "Saddam Hussein's regime was clearly evil and needed to be disarmed, it did not present an immediate threat to U.S. security that would justify going to war, particularly going to war alone." He also believes that the United States’ dependence on Middle Eastern oil is detrimental to fighting terrorism. Dean told TruthOut.org in May 2003 that the United States needs "a new oil policy... because our oil money is being used to fund terrorism in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and Syria." He also believes that the United States must take a much harder line on Iran and Saudi Arabia because they're funding terrorism," and that even though he believes that Syria sponsors terrorism, he does not believe the United States should invade.
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To Trust or Not Trust Dean?

by mediawatcher Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2003 at 1:04 PM

I've been a very vocal Dean-basher on this website because I think he is a poseur who exploits the anti-war sentiments of liberals and progressives to forward his popularity amongst our country's silent majority (i.e. those silenced by the corporate media and the two party system). I'm more willing to listen to the man thanks to the AAI's post, but I would still be cautious on his imperialist tendencies, and I still think he is a trick to disuade people from supporting a more progressive democrat like Kucinich.
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Kucinich

by lkjfklj Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2003 at 1:17 PM

I wish the Democratic nominee was Kucinich. He'd be fun to watch go down in flames. Even more fun than Dean. And to see the tears of you marxists as he descended into the abyss would be hilarious.

One of the best things about this site is watching you liberal dumbfucks (pardon the redundancy) talk about Dean and Kucinich and Nader and Chomsky as though their positions would actually be appealing to mainstream Americans. I mean, you dimwits actually BELIEVE it!! Which I've been here long enough for that to not be surprising, but it's still fuckin' funny.
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Speak Out 2004: Dean Speaks Out on Middle East

by Arab American Institute Thursday, Sep. 11, 2003 at 1:32 PM
aai@aaiusa.org

from the Arab American Institute's website:

Last week, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean told supporters in New Mexico "it's not our [the United States] place to take sides" in the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. Since, Dean has been harshly criticized by two of his rivals for the Democratic nomination, Senators John Kerry of Massachusetts and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. Responding to their criticism, Dean stated, "Israel has always been a longtime ally with a special relationship with the United States, but if we are going to bargain by being in the middle of the negotiations then we are going to have to take an evenhanded role."

Now it's your turn!
Please write to Governor Dean and express your support for a fair and balanced approach to the Palestinian -- Israeli conflict. (see AAI's form letter below)

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Dear Governor Dean:

Thank you for expressing your support for a balanced U.S. policy in the Middle East. If peace is to be achieved between Israelis and Palestinians, it is essential that the United States be an unbiased arbiter. I hope that your commitment to fairness in U.S. Middle East policy will continue. Thank you again.

Best regards,
[ insert your name here ]
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Howard Dean is Israel's bitch boy

by Nobody Thursday, Sep. 11, 2003 at 9:07 PM

Howard Dean is an ADL/AIPAC shill.

DO NOT, REPEAT: DO NOT cast a vote for him for this reason.  A presidential election is a serious matter, and not to be taken lightly.

Dean's rabid support for Israel nullifies any shred of moral decency in his presidential campaign, and exposes his true colors.

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