OCED Praises Israel

[GHook93]

If your only arguments are they thrive because of the US aid or because they do this and that to the Palestinians, then please save your breathe antisemites! First, the US aid amount to less than 1/10 of 1 percent of their GDP and is used for DEFENSE. Not to mention the threat of war and need to spend more on defense than other countries is an obstacle that far outweighs the economic from military aid to which most countries wouldn't be able to overcome. Not to mention US aid hasn't worked in any other country to get them out of poverty, aka Pakistan, Egypt, Africa, South America, Haiti etc.

Second, if you think the Jews get any economic from FIGHTING that terrorist in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, then you're either the most ignorant person alive or so blind in your Jew hatred you willingly ignore facts!

Third if you point to the 20% poverty level as Israel is bad, then look at the facts. US is at 17% and growing. The entire middle east is 1000 fold higher. Most of Europe is higher. China, India and Brazil are higher. All of Africa and Latin America are 1000 fold higher. Also the majority if the poverty cases are Muslims (who don't like to get educated or work) and Haredi (who are religion nuts in many senses of the word and don't praise hard work like others)!

That said, sorry anti-Semite fuckos, OCED is right to praise Israel, as she is doing GREAT!

Articles: ObamaCare Should Take Lessons from Israel
Speaking in Jerusalem on December 8, 2013, Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) congratulated Israel on its economic growth and stated that, "given the state of affairs in the world, Israel is looking steady, strong, and I think moving in the right direction." Not perhaps the most ecstatic form of compliment, but very striking coming from this international civil servant, head of the organization of the 34 most developed countries in the world, which Israel joined in 2010.

The OECD report indicates that Israel's economic growth has been impressive, considering global economic weakness. The unemployment rate is at a 30-year low, at 6.7% in 2013, and labor force participation has been rising steadily. The economy is benefiting from the new natural gas Tamar field off the coast of Haifa, which has given an additional boost (about 1%) to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Israel will benefit even more from the major discoveries off the coast, such as the Leviathan field, estimated to hold at least 650 billion cubic meters of gas. Israel will become an important player in the global energy market.

The Israeli GDP per capita in 2012 was $27,750, and the average real growth over a five-year period was 3.8%; in 2012, the real growth rate was 3.4%. The Israeli economy is growing faster than the world average of 2.7%, and three times faster than the OECD average of 1.2%. The 6.7% unemployment rate compares favorably with the average of 12% in the OECD countries.

The report emphasizes Israel's hi-tech industry as a major factor in its economic growth. It does not mention that, in fact, Israel devotes 4.5% of GDP to research and development, the highest proportion in the world. (OECD countries account for 2.3%, and the U.S. for 2.8% of GDP.) The contribution of Israeli science and technology was acknowledged on December 11, 2013, when Israel was appointed as a full member, the first non-European country, of CERN (Center of European Nuclear Research), the largest center in the world for the study of atomic particles.

Israel's Healthcare Sector

The report praises the Israeli health system but notes that it faces problems in the future because of the aging population and budget constraints. The life expectancy is currently 81.8 years (79.9 for men, 83.6 for women), and about 10% of the population is over 65.


Health care services in Israel account for 7.7% of GDP (the overall average in OECD countries is 9.5%); the difference partly reflects the relatively youthful population (27.9% under 15) compared with the average OECD of 18%. The system provides both universal access to many services and also private service. It faces a number of challenges: though the aged presently represent only 10% of population, a significant increase is projected for the future. Furthermore, there is a need for more health care professionals, and there are socio-economic issues.

These issues relate mostly to Arab Israelis and Bedouins. The Arabs are poorer than the average and are less healthy for social reasons; they tend to smoke more heavily than non-Arabs and have a higher incidence of obesity , particularly among women, than others.

The essence of the health system is universal provision: a national health insurance (NHI), using four health funds, and also private health care offered by commercial insurance policies. The health funds, which all residents of the population must join, are responsible for the majority of health care and are the sole providers of almost all kinds of health services. Consumer choice and competition among the four funds is encouraged. The funds are an interesting mixture, partly public service and partly commercial ventures.

The private part of the system is extensive. About 75% of the population buy supplementary insurance offered by the health funds, and about 40% hold policies offered by insurance companies. The share of public spending on health has fallen from around 70% in the 1990s to 60% today as private care and spending on private health insurance premiums have increased.

 

[Moonglow]

Try to clarify your opening statements with facts and figures to assert your position

 

[GHook93]

Try to clarify your opening statements with facts and figures to assert your position

How about you go fuck yourself and suck another cock. I am sick of posting the same stat with you douche bags not accepting it anyways!

Report for Selected Countries and Subjects

GDP = $274.504 Bil
Military Aid = $1.8 to $2.4 Bil
Equates to = 0.0065%-0.0087%, so it's actually less than 1/10 of a percent!

 

[GHook93]

Can't come up with a witty comeback against the OCED praise? Come on Coyote, PF, Sherri, where is all your confidence that Israel is collasping before our eyes?

 

[Sweet_Caroline]

Can't come up with a witty comeback against the OCED praise? Come on Coyote, PF, Sherri, where is all your confidence that Israel is collasping before our eyes?

Only in their daydreams is Israel collapsing. Israel is vibrant and thriving. G-d blesses Israel.

 

[GHook93]

Can't come up with a witty comeback against the OCED praise? Come on Coyote, PF, Sherri, where is all your confidence that Israel is collasping before our eyes?

Only in their daydreams is Israel collapsing. Israel is vibrant and thriving. G-d blesses Israel.

So true! They have a well diversed economy from finance to weapons manufacturing, to software, hardware, diamond cutting, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing tools and machinery, water conservation, food processing, textiles and fashion, furniture, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and metal products, aviation and armament, medical devices, electronics, telecom.

Israel's big advantage is highly qualified labor force, scientific institutes, and R&D centers. In fact, 25% of the labor force works in high tech manufacturing (more work in low tech manufacturing). In contrast, American TOTAL manufacturing work force is only 8% (something that makes me sad everyday).

ECONOMY: Sectors of the Israeli Economy

And they are soon to be a natural gas exporter!

The Strategic Impact of Israel's Export of Natural Gas - inFocus Quarterly Journal
Israel's newfound energy abundance will dramatically affect its economy and resource realities, representing a major strategic change. The amount of gas discovered exceeds projected Israeli demand for at least a half century. As such, Israel will become a net exporter of gas.

 

[aris2chat]

Sorry to tell you but you are using a quote that is not real. You might want to do your research before spreading disinformation, intentionally or not. The letter in question was not sent written by the person you attribute it to. The sentiments might have been real but the letter itself is a fraud.

Can't come up with a witty comeback against the OCED praise? Come on Coyote, PF, Sherri, where is all your confidence that Israel is collasping before our eyes?

Only in their daydreams is Israel collapsing. Israel is vibrant and thriving. G-d blesses Israel.

So true! They have a well diversed economy from finance to weapons manufacturing, to software, hardware, diamond cutting, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing tools and machinery, water conservation, food processing, textiles and fashion, furniture, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and metal products, aviation and armament, medical devices, electronics, telecom.

Israel's big advantage is highly qualified labor force, scientific institutes, and R&D centers. In fact, 25% of the labor force works in high tech manufacturing (more work in low tech manufacturing). In contrast, American TOTAL manufacturing work force is only 8% (something that makes me sad everyday).

ECONOMY: Sectors of the Israeli Economy

And they are soon to be a natural gas exporter!

The Strategic Impact of Israel's Export of Natural Gas - inFocus Quarterly Journal
Israel's newfound energy abundance will dramatically affect its economy and resource realities, representing a major strategic change. The amount of gas discovered exceeds projected Israeli demand for at least a half century. As such, Israel will become a net exporter of gas.

 

[GHook93]

Sorry to tell you but you are using a quote that is not real. You might want to do your research before spreading disinformation, intentionally or not. The letter in question was not sent written by the person you attribute it to. The sentiments might have been real but the letter itself is a fraud.

Only in their daydreams is Israel collapsing. Israel is vibrant and thriving. G-d blesses Israel.

So true! They have a well diversed economy from finance to weapons manufacturing, to software, hardware, diamond cutting, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing tools and machinery, water conservation, food processing, textiles and fashion, furniture, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and metal products, aviation and armament, medical devices, electronics, telecom.

Israel's big advantage is highly qualified labor force, scientific institutes, and R&D centers. In fact, 25% of the labor force works in high tech manufacturing (more work in low tech manufacturing). In contrast, American TOTAL manufacturing work force is only 8% (something that makes me sad everyday).

ECONOMY: Sectors of the Israeli Economy

And they are soon to be a natural gas exporter!

The Strategic Impact of Israel's Export of Natural Gas - inFocus Quarterly Journal
Israel's newfound energy abundance will dramatically affect its economy and resource realities, representing a major strategic change. The amount of gas discovered exceeds projected Israeli demand for at least a half century. As such, Israel will become a net exporter of gas.

So start another thread on it fucko!

Neg

 

[GHook93]

Sorry to tell you but you are using a quote that is not real. You might want to do your research before spreading disinformation, intentionally or not. The letter in question was not sent written by the person you attribute it to. The sentiments might have been real but the letter itself is a fraud.

Only in their daydreams is Israel collapsing. Israel is vibrant and thriving. G-d blesses Israel.

So true! They have a well diversed economy from finance to weapons manufacturing, to software, hardware, diamond cutting, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing tools and machinery, water conservation, food processing, textiles and fashion, furniture, fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, plastic, and metal products, aviation and armament, medical devices, electronics, telecom.

Israel's big advantage is highly qualified labor force, scientific institutes, and R&D centers. In fact, 25% of the labor force works in high tech manufacturing (more work in low tech manufacturing). In contrast, American TOTAL manufacturing work force is only 8% (something that makes me sad everyday).

ECONOMY: Sectors of the Israeli Economy

And they are soon to be a natural gas exporter!

The Strategic Impact of Israel's Export of Natural Gas - inFocus Quarterly Journal
Israel's newfound energy abundance will dramatically affect its economy and resource realities, representing a major strategic change. The amount of gas discovered exceeds projected Israeli demand for at least a half century. As such, Israel will become a net exporter of gas.

I hear the antisemites say this all the time. There is no proof he said it. Yet there is proof he did.

"Anti-Zionism = Anti-Semitism"

 

[RoccoR]

GHook93, et al,

I'm confused.

I hear the antisemites say this all the time. There is no proof he said it. Yet there is proof he did.

(QUESTION)

Who is suppose to have said what?

Most Respectfully,
R

 

[aris2chat]

Letter to an Anti-Zionist Friend - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You might want to accept just because they might be anti-semitic does not mean they are always wrong.

Need more sources, Israeli sources, try Camera.

Yes, both sides can be honest.