The 2015 Israeli legislative (Knesset) election thread

[SassyIrishLass]

Daniyel Lipush

Is it just me or did the Yachad just hit 5 seats?

All of the exit polls I've seen have had them failing to meet the threshold.

Hmm, I think I got them confused with Yisrael Beytenu. They have 5 seats, and looks like a candidate to ally with the Likud.

That's Lieberman's party.

I would say they're more likely to side with Likud, sure. But it's not a given.

Doc. Do they have a winner or don't they? What is the last report in?

The official results won't be released until Thursday, I think - and after that, we'll have to see who can build a coalition. We won't know who will be PM for at least a few days.

It's Bibi...AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Stuff it left loons....and Obama

 

[theDoctorisIn]

All of the exit polls I've seen have had them failing to meet the threshold.

Hmm, I think I got them confused with Yisrael Beytenu. They have 5 seats, and looks like a candidate to ally with the Likud.

That's Lieberman's party.

I would say they're more likely to side with Likud, sure. But it's not a given.

Doc. Do they have a winner or don't they? What is the last report in?

The official results won't be released until Thursday, I think - and after that, we'll have to see who can build a coalition. We won't know who will be PM for at least a few days.

I do not receive that report, Doc. Bibi won! It's settled. And I am turning in now. I'm exhausted from this thread! Talk about aggravation! Oy! Vey!

It's not "settled", in any sense of the word.

 

[Statistikhengst]

What would be inspirational would be basic civil and political rights for Palestinians.

That is a matter for the PA. Israeli arabs/palestinians have rights like everyone else, more than they have in the PA or G.

Except the PA is not sovereign and thus cannot provide those rights while under occupation. If Israel wasn't occupying the West Bank then you would have a valid point, until then though it is rather dishonest.

This thread is not about the PA. It is about today's election. Pay attention and learn to concentrate on the topic at hand, otherwise, you are merely trolling.

 

[guno]

All of the exit polls I've seen have had them failing to meet the threshold.

Hmm, I think I got them confused with Yisrael Beytenu. They have 5 seats, and looks like a candidate to ally with the Likud.

That's Lieberman's party.

I would say they're more likely to side with Likud, sure. But it's not a given.

Doc. Do they have a winner or don't they? What is the last report in?

The official results won't be released until Thursday, I think - and after that, we'll have to see who can build a coalition. We won't know who will be PM for at least a few days.

I do not receive that report, Doc. Bibi won! It's settled. And I am turning in now. I'm exhausted from this thread! Talk about aggravation! Oy! Vey!

has nothing to do with the goyim

 

[Statistikhengst]

What are the main domestic issues for Israel right now?

Mainly economics, specifically housing.

What are the other economic issues?

Out of curiosity - there had been a proposed "rotation" government at one time. How does that work in reality? Has that been done before? Your elections are much more interesting (and confusing) then our rigidly 2-party system.

LOL, yeah, it's confusing. In theory, it supposed to be 2 years, 2 years. But I can't recall when it was last time this thing worked, maybe when I was young and I don't remember. But yesterday Livni said that if it's a problem for voters, she'll give up her round. reactions were mixed concerning that statement. Some called it "selfless" and "heroic", other thought it was their party grasping at straws, desparate to bring voters.

Or maybe, just pragmatism. On the way to work. I love tapatalk !

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9515 mit Tapatalk

Do not text and drive! Arrive alive. We will read you when you get to your work place. Over and out!

I will remember that the next time I drive. This evening I was travelling with a train. .....

 

[BullKurtz]

And here's another source....drink HEARTY!

Binyamin Netanyahu wins fourth term as PM according to exit polls

 

[Lipush]

It will be interesting to see if Likud act like grown-ups if they lose or U.S. Repubs and sit on their hands (block everything)?

It's democracy, whether they like it or not, if they lose, it's because the people said their word.

My only concern is that the Israeli people don't fall for any of that "Hope and Change" BS that America has been saddled with for 6 years.

Yeah, but it IS a time for a change.... we had Bibi for like...FOREVER.

Twice

You're forgetting the round when he beat Peres.

 

[Statistikhengst]

stats sounds like it works better than statin(mangled).

And I'm sober!

Hallelujah! Now, how many fingers am I holding up?

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Better be none. You're driving. Remember?

Nope. I was sitting in a comfortable train.

 

[Lipush]

There's already a thread on the Knesset election. I suggest you guys read it, I think you might not understand what's actually going on.

Likud's "victory" is far from secure.

It is a victory, in the sense that all polls predicted a rough defeat.

 

[Statistikhengst]

So....how does building a coalition work - is it the winner who has to try to build it or can any of the groups try to form coalitions to build a majority?

The leading parties try to assemble a coalition, but they can aso fail in doing so. That what happened with Tzipi Livni years ago. She won by voted, but couldn't assemble a coalition, so Bibi rose as PM with the Likud.

That sounds more fairer than our Electoral College.

Possibly. But their system also encourages lots of little spinter parties, which our EC discourages.

 

[BullKurtz]

It's not "settled", in any sense of the word.

BULLSHIT.....go have a nice cry...it's over for Begala and his Rat cronies....

Oh and BTW, the Mossad will never allow an Israeli PM to sell out to HAMAS.

 

[Lipush]

The Likud Party: 27

The Zionist Union Party: 27

Arab Union: 13

The Jewish House party: 8

Yesh Atid party: 11

Kulanu party: 10

Shas Party: 7

Torah Judaism: 7

Israel Beiteinu: 5

Meretz: 5

This means that 5 of the 15 parties on the ballot did not cross the 3.5% hurdle. Pretty much expected, I would think. Or?

I would have liked Yachad to make it, just because Shas acted like gansters, abusing Yishai, threatening and trying to scare off voters.

I hate Shas. They're criminals. so much different than Torah Judaism.

 

[Statistikhengst]

All the usual USMB anti-Semites and the usual suspects in the "WHY DON'T YOU JUST DIE, ISRAEL?" crowd are salivating at the prospect that Obumbler may have succeeded in ousting Netanyahu.

Uhhhm, that's not what this thread is about. You realize that, right?

What are they saying now, Stat?

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Who?

 

[theDoctorisIn]

There's already a thread on the Knesset election. I suggest you guys read it, I think you might not understand what's actually going on.

Likud's "victory" is far from secure.

It is a victory, in the sense that all polls predicted a rought defeat.

That I can agree with. But I think that some of the posters in this thread think that Bibi has already been re-elected PM.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Looks like Lieberman will be joining Netanyahu:

"11:15 P.M. Lieberman on whether he will join a coalition headed by Netanyahu: "Why not? ... we should join the friends who worked hard and gave everything they could. We can't talk of defeat, it was a difficult journey."

ISRAEL ELECTION LIVE BLOG Exit polls Zionist Union and Likud neck and neck at 27 seats - Israel News Haaretz

 

[Lipush]

Daniyel Lipush

Is it just me or did the Yachad just hit 5 seats?

All of the exit polls I've seen have had them failing to meet the threshold.

Hmm, I think I got them confused with Yisrael Beytenu. They have 5 seats, and looks like a candidate to ally with the Likud.

What does that mean?

Yisrael Beytenu is the party headed by Lieberman. They won 5 seats in the Knesset, but Liberman is refusing to talk to either Herzog or Netanyahu about a coalition.

That only means Lieberman is stupid. Any true rightwinger would have swallowed the pride and do what's best for the national camp.

That's what Bennett will do.

 

[Lipush]

Looks like Lieberman will be joining Netanyahu:

"11:15 P.M. Lieberman on whether he will join a coalition headed by Netanyahu: "Why not? ... we should join the friends who worked hard and gave everything they could. We can't talk of defeat, it was a difficult journey."

ISRAEL ELECTION LIVE BLOG Exit polls Zionist Union and Likud neck and neck at 27 seats - Israel News Haaretz

I don't know where Haaretz sniffed that from, from what we hear, it's totally 180 from that.

 

[Statistikhengst]

The Likud Party: 27

The Zionist Union Party: 27

Arab Union: 13

The Jewish House party: 8

Yesh Atid party: 11

Kulanu party: 10

Shas Party: 7

Torah Judaism: 7

Israel Beiteinu: 5

Meretz: 5

This means that 5 of the 15 parties on the ballot did not cross the 3.5% hurdle. Pretty much expected, I would think. Or?

What does that mean????

For a party to get seats in the Knesset, it must get at least 3.5% of the popular vote. 15 parties were on the ballot, but I currently see seating projections for 10 parties. Logically, therefore, 5 parties did not get to 3.5% of the popular vote and therefore will not be represented in the Knesset.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Looks like Lieberman will be joining Netanyahu:

"11:15 P.M. Lieberman on whether he will join a coalition headed by Netanyahu: "Why not? ... we should join the friends who worked hard and gave everything they could. We can't talk of defeat, it was a difficult journey."

ISRAEL ELECTION LIVE BLOG Exit polls Zionist Union and Likud neck and neck at 27 seats - Israel News Haaretz

I don't know where Haaretz sniffed that from, from what we hear, it's totally 180 from that.

Lieberman I won t join left-led government - Israel election 2015 - Israel News Haaretz

 

[Lipush]

So....how does building a coalition work - is it the winner who has to try to build it or can any of the groups try to form coalitions to build a majority?

The leading parties try to assemble a coalition, but they can aso fail in doing so. That what happened with Tzipi Livni years ago. She won by voted, but couldn't assemble a coalition, so Bibi rose as PM with the Likud.

That sounds more fairer than our Electoral College.

Possibly. But their system also encourages lots of little spinter parties, which our EC discourages.

Yes, like Yachad and all sorts of tiny parties I've never even heard of, lol.