3:30 AM Central: U.N. Security Council Votes 14-0: "Israel Must Withdraw"

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[usconservative]

Holy Saturday is really beginning to develope a reputation as a day of bad U.S. government decisions.

It sure is.

Let's all remember this is the 3rd anniversary of the Elian Gonsalez kidnapping at the hands of the el Reno Federales and the subsequent "re-patriation" of a 7 year old boy who's mother died to bring him here, with a Communist Dictator in Cuba.

It's truly saddening to me how in the public eye, these types of events are overshadowing the greatest gift to mankind - the gift of Salvation that our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ gave to us.

For He so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son ....

Thank you Jesus.

[VA Advogado]

God blesses those who bless Israel... allowing this country to take a stand against Israel, throwing US hands in with the ungodly u.n. is close to being a curse.

There is a reason why we won't throw down with Israel publically, but Bush doesn't seem to want to share it or leak it. I wish he would at least be that honest with us and tell us why.

[Momaw Nadon]

Why did we not abstain?

This is ludicrous!

Why did we not abstain?

[lavrenti]

This UN resolution was predictable, and I wouldn't fret too much about it since Powell had warned the PA several days ago that their plans for "statehood" were severely threatened because of the latest bombings. The IDF proved yet again that they can move at will throughout the territories (which is what the Karin B. was all about, those Sagger missles are the only weapon the PA could get their hands on that is effective against tanks), and anyhow, this was obviously a smash-and-grab operation that'll wind down in a couple of days.

This resolution, like all the others, is but another scrap of paper to be ignored by all sides except when it suits their particular agendas.

In the midst of this, it seems most here are missing the other big story, which is the Arab League collectively screwing the US in regards to Iraq.

I think the lesson of these events is that, thanks to the policies of the previous administration, and the fractured politic of the current day, we do not pose the overwhelming threat to others we did in 1990-91. Sad.

[section9]

Bush's people voted for this thing so that the diplomatic door might still be left open to the other Arab states. You'll notice that the American delegate is the only one to go on about the PA bombers.

Anyway, this buys us a little time diplomatically while the Israelis hit cleanup on the West Bank. Methinks that Shin Bet, the Paratroopers, and the rest of the IDF are fanning out across the West Bank.

Arafat's rule is combined to three rooms. He can't really coordinate with the other guys, so PA resistance will be sporadic and uncoordinated.

Believe me, the Bush people understand why the Israelis are doing this. They have been burned by Arafat before. Ignore this diplomatic nicety.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[Fitzcarraldo]

Does anyone happen to know if it is legal to have a flag like this made?

"...No mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture or drawing of any nature shall ever be placed upon or attached to the United Nations Flag or placed upon any replica thereof..."

Here's the official UN Flag code and regulations site:

The United Nations Flag Code and Regulations

[xzins]

Israel should do what is militarily in their national interest at this point in time. This is a decision for generals to analyze and for a good prime minister to decide. The decision should balance all facets of the issue in doing what seems best for the survival, the LONG-TERM survival, of Israel.

[Euro-American Scum]

UN to Israel -- Withdraw From Palestinian Cities March 30, 2002 04:40 AM ET

Proof positive that Israel has no friends in the world community (and can only marginally count the U.S. in that category).

[CasearianDaoist]

But is it illegal (yet)?

[garbanzo]

How many more lives is the peace process going to claim? As long as the international community pretends there is some ethical parity here there will be more and more people killed.

[rbmillerjr]

I sent a letter to the Israeli Embassy advising them to clean house and ignore the hypocritical policy of the US and the irrelevant EU.

[Alas Babylon!]

No, the kool-aid drinkers don't bother me too much. what bothers me about any of them, and they exist on BOTH sides of this issue (and so many others), is when they directly state or imply they know better than you and you are just an idiot for thinking what you think (disagreeing with them). Beyond that, well, it is a FORUM after all. People will diverge on many issues.

I do disagree with Dubya on this. He's just plain wrong. He needs to recalibrate his moral compass. No one wants a general war in the Middle East, but IMHO, appeasement to the terrorists is MORE likely, not less, to cause one. Dubya, IMO, knows this, but politics, or the desire to take on Iraq first, is clouding his vision.

[1234]

we've already racked up too much DITHERING time in the IRAQ matter-palestinian stuff is a distraction- burn some more diaperheads NOW

[browardchad]

Anyway, this buys us a little time diplomatically while the Israelis hit cleanup on the West Bank.

A little time for the Israelis, and for us. We're not ready yet -- as frustrating as that may be. Voting for the resolution was also the only way to change it from what would surely have been a condemnation of Israel by the UN, who think that by placating Muslims the problem will disappear (ha!), among other things. The condemnation resolution would have served to fan the fires in the muslim world, and perhaps emboldened one or more entities to get openly involved.

[John W]

Bush to speak on Middle East at 1:30 PM ET per MSNBC.

[Looking4Truth]

Signed and bumped. Also e-mailed link to everyone in my address book even though they are mostly clueless sheep that believe Big Media's lies.

[Spell Correctly]

Sean

[CounterCounterCulture]

If you're not with us, you're with the terrorists...

OoOoOoPs!

I guess we are with the terrorists...

[mickeylee]

MSNBC just said that Powell was instrumental in stucturing this piece of dog poop!

GET RID OF POWELL!!!!!!!