US Cops Out - Again

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A "shameful" abstention by the U.S. in a United Nations vote Friday allowed passage of a resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.

The UN Security Council resolution was put forward by four nations a day after Egypt withdrew it Thursday under pressure from Israel and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Failure by the U.S. to veto the measure was seen as a double-cross of America's key Middle Eastern ally, and attributed directly to outgoing President Barack Obama, who has had chilly relations with Israel throughout his eight-year tenure.

Reaction from U.S. Republicans and Jewish leaders around the world was swift and sharp.

"It was to be expected that Israel's greatest ally would act in accordance with the values that we share and that they would have vetoed this disgraceful resolution," said Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon. "I have no doubt that the new U.S. administration and the incoming UN Secretary General will usher in a new era in terms of the UN's relationship with Israel."

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., blasted the Obama administration for undermining America's historic Middle East ally.

"This is absolutely shameful," Ryan said. "Today's vote is a blow to peace that sets a dangerous precedent for further diplomatic efforts to isolate and demonize Israel."

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What a cowardly act! The worst action was no action... take a side, and defend it.

 

[owebo]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

 

[owebo]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Why not? There is no reason to be a part of that fascist despotic collection of world thugs....

 

[Rocko]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Yeah I think he may

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Yeah I think he may

Nope

 

[owebo]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Yeah I think he may

Nope

Yep...

 

[skye]

Mr Trump is saying it loud and clear to the U.N...." things will be different after Jan. 20th"



Trump warns UN after Israel vote: 'Things will be different' soon

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Yeah I think he may

Nope

Yep...

Anybody who thinks Trump is going to pull us out of the UN has shit for brains.

 

[owebo]

I hope Trump ends our relationship with the UN....immediately....

He won't

Yeah I think he may

Nope

Yep...

Anybody who thinks Trump is going to pull us out of the UN has shit for brains.

Why would he stay? Do tell....

 

[MikeK]

In May, 1998, PBS Frontline's John Miller interviewed the leader of a major Mujahideen guerilla group in an Afghan mountain cave. The main thrust of this gaunt Arab's complaints against the Bush Administration was its support of Israel's settlement expansion into the Gaza territory and the presence of U.S. military forces in the Islamic Holy Land.

The Arab's closing comment occurred in the form of a stern warning to the U.S. that if our support of the Israeli settlement expansion wasn't withdrawn, and if the U.S. military forces were not removed from Mecca, there would be "great cause for regret." Little attention was paid to this Arab's threat because almost no one in the U.S. knew who he was or had ever heard his name -- which was Osama bin Laden.

What should be known is President George W. Bush paid absolutely no attention to the Arab or what he had to say. But immediately after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center Bush pressured Sharon to shut down the Gaza settlements and he removed our bin Sultan Air Base from Saudi Arabia.

(Excerpt)

From PBS Frontline (John Miller) 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan:
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[. . .]We know at least one reason behind the symbolic participation of the Western forces and that is to support the Zionist plans for expansion of what is called the Greater Israel. Surely, their presence is not out of concern over their interests in the region. ... Their presence has no meaning save one and that is to offer support to the Jews in Palestine who are in need of their Christian brothers to achieve full control over the Arab Peninsula which they intend to make an important part of the so called Greater Israel. ...

Who Is Bin Laden? - Interview With Osama Bin Laden (in May 1998) - Hunting for bin Laden

(Close)

 

[owebo]

In May, 1998, PBS Frontline's John Miller interviewed the leader of a major Mujahideen group in an Afghan mountain cave. The main thrust of this gaunt Arab's complaints against the Bush Administration was its support of Israel's settlement expansion into the Gaza territory and the presence of U.S. military forces in the Islamic Holy Land.

The Arab's closing comment occurred in the form of a stern warning to the U.S. that if our support of the Israeli settlement expansion wasn't withdrawn, and if the U.S. military forces were not removed from Mecca, there would be great cause for reret. Little attention was paid to this Arab's threat because almost no one in the U.S. knew who he was or had ever heard his name -- which was Osama bin Laden.

What should be know is President George W. Bush paid absolutely no attention to the Arab or what he had to say. But immediately after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center Bush pressured Sharon to shut down the Gaza settlements and he removed our bin Sultan Air Base from Saudi Arabia.

(Excerpt)

Excerpted from PBS Frontline (John Miller) 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[. . .]We know at least one reason behind the symbolic participation of the Western forces and that is to support the Zionist plans for expansion of what is called the Greater Israel. Surely, their presence is not out of concern over their interests in the region. ... Their presence has no meaning save one and that is to offer support to the Jews in Palestine who are in need of their Christian brothers to achieve full control over the Arab Peninsula which they intend to make an important part of the so called Greater Israel. ...

Who Is Bin Laden? - Interview With Osama Bin Laden (in May 1998) - Hunting for bin Laden

(Close)

Did you have anything to say?

 

[MikeK]

In May, 1998, PBS Frontline's John Miller interviewed the leader of a major Mujahideen group in an Afghan mountain cave. The main thrust of this gaunt Arab's complaints against the Bush Administration was its support of Israel's settlement expansion into the Gaza territory and the presence of U.S. military forces in the Islamic Holy Land.

The Arab's closing comment occurred in the form of a stern warning to the U.S. that if our support of the Israeli settlement expansion wasn't withdrawn, and if the U.S. military forces were not removed from Mecca, there would be great cause for reret. Little attention was paid to this Arab's threat because almost no one in the U.S. knew who he was or had ever heard his name -- which was Osama bin Laden.

What should be know is President George W. Bush paid absolutely no attention to the Arab or what he had to say. But immediately after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center Bush pressured Sharon to shut down the Gaza settlements and he removed our bin Sultan Air Base from Saudi Arabia.

(Excerpt)

Excerpted from PBS Frontline (John Miller) 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[. . .]We know at least one reason behind the symbolic participation of the Western forces and that is to support the Zionist plans for expansion of what is called the Greater Israel. Surely, their presence is not out of concern over their interests in the region. ... Their presence has no meaning save one and that is to offer support to the Jews in Palestine who are in need of their Christian brothers to achieve full control over the Arab Peninsula which they intend to make an important part of the so called Greater Israel. ...

Who Is Bin Laden? - Interview With Osama Bin Laden (in May 1998) - Hunting for bin Laden

(Close)

Did you have anything to say?

Is that all you have to say?

 

[owebo]

In May, 1998, PBS Frontline's John Miller interviewed the leader of a major Mujahideen group in an Afghan mountain cave. The main thrust of this gaunt Arab's complaints against the Bush Administration was its support of Israel's settlement expansion into the Gaza territory and the presence of U.S. military forces in the Islamic Holy Land.

The Arab's closing comment occurred in the form of a stern warning to the U.S. that if our support of the Israeli settlement expansion wasn't withdrawn, and if the U.S. military forces were not removed from Mecca, there would be great cause for reret. Little attention was paid to this Arab's threat because almost no one in the U.S. knew who he was or had ever heard his name -- which was Osama bin Laden.

What should be know is President George W. Bush paid absolutely no attention to the Arab or what he had to say. But immediately after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center Bush pressured Sharon to shut down the Gaza settlements and he removed our bin Sultan Air Base from Saudi Arabia.

(Excerpt)

Excerpted from PBS Frontline (John Miller) 1998 interview with Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[. . .]We know at least one reason behind the symbolic participation of the Western forces and that is to support the Zionist plans for expansion of what is called the Greater Israel. Surely, their presence is not out of concern over their interests in the region. ... Their presence has no meaning save one and that is to offer support to the Jews in Palestine who are in need of their Christian brothers to achieve full control over the Arab Peninsula which they intend to make an important part of the so called Greater Israel. ...

Who Is Bin Laden? - Interview With Osama Bin Laden (in May 1998) - Hunting for bin Laden

(Close)

Did you have anything to say?

Is that all you have to say?

So no, you have nothing to add....thanks...