U.S. Veto Gives Israel License to Kill

[nick2]

This is not what we need right now.

Palestinians: U.S. Veto Gives Israel License to Kill
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By Nidal al-Mughrabi

GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians accused the United States on Friday of granting Israel a license to kill by vetoing U.N. condemnation of its assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Israeli forces, taking action after the Islamic militant group said it would launch "earthquake-like" attacks to avenge Yassin's death, killed two Hamas frogmen who came ashore overnight near a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip (news - web sites).

Palestinians denounced the U.S. veto and thousands demonstrated in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to protest Yassin's killing. In Tehran, about 5,000 people marched in protest as well, chanting "Death to Israel, death to America."

GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians accused the United States on Friday of granting Israel a license to kill by vetoing U.N. condemnation of its assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Israeli forces, taking action after the Islamic militant group said it would launch "earthquake-like" attacks to avenge Yassin's death, killed two Hamas frogmen who came ashore overnight near a Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip (news - web sites).

Palestinians denounced the U.S. veto and thousands demonstrated in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to protest Yassin's killing. In Tehran, about 5,000 people marched in protest as well, chanting "Death to Israel, death to America."

[nick2]

Here's the link:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...m/mideast_dc_74

[madyaks]

Rather than just abstain, not vote on it at all and say it's your vote say what you will we have no opinion, WE VETO the resolution.
And then WONDER why people get mad at us.

Israel can do no wrong, and we make sure thats the case by telling anyone who thinks they do to shut up.

[DaLode]

The U.S. has never had an adminstration (of either party) who've had the balls to stand up to Israel when they're dead wrong.

As a result, we, our kids and theirs will have this middle-east wacko nonsense to deal with for the rest of our lives.

[phantom]

Where's the UN comdenation of Hamas in the past? The U.S. was right to veto it. It was one-sided.

The U.S. did indicate that it didn't approve of the killing. But why go as far as to condemn? It's the rest of the world being politically correct by not wanting to piss off those terrorists.

You can make a good case that it wasn't a good strategic move to take out Yassin, but you can't possibly think it wasn't justified.

[Moe_Szyslak]

Sharon's track record would make any terrorist proud. He's the real deal.

I agree with DaLode, this is Arab street's central issue with the US. Nothing short of changing the perception that we are one with Isreal will do a damn thing to reduce anmosity toward us/terrorism against us.

Moe

[madyaks]

Originally posted by phantom@Mar 26 2004, 04:19 PM
Where's the UN comdenation of Hamas in the past? The U.S. was right to veto it. It was one-sided.

The U.S. did indicate that it didn't approve of the killing. But why go as far as to condemn? It's the rest of the world being politically correct by not wanting to piss off those terrorists.

You can make a good case that it wasn't a good strategic move to take out Yassin, but you can't possibly think it wasn't justified.

Thats part of it I don't get, one sided?
I have no problem with them coming back and condemning Hamas also, but to veto this thing ONLY pisses people off.

And...

The U.S. did indicate that it didn't approve of the killing. But why go as far as to condemn?

Because they use helicopters to kill an old quadriplegic in a wheelchair on a open public street with other people around, at a time they need to be working at peace not war.

[phantom]

Originally posted by madyaks+Mar 26 2004, 03:23 PM-->

QUOTE (madyaks @ Mar 26 2004, 03:23 PM)

phantom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4427 Share Tweet #9 03-26-2004, 02:28 PM Originally posted by madyaks@Mar 26 2004, 03:23 PM Because they use helicopters to kill an old quadriplegic in a wheelchair on a open public street with other people around, at a time they need to be working at peace not war. Mabye that was the only time they could be sure to get him. Besides, since when does being in a wheel chair justify being a terrorist/murderer? "Need some wood?" -- George W. Bush, October 8, 2004 "Historians will judge if this war is just, not your punk ass." -- Dave Glover, December 8, 2004 Comment Post Cancel madyaks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 47173 Share Tweet #10 03-26-2004, 02:34 PM When does being a Nation like Israel justify being a terrorist/murderer? Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother. Comment Post Cancel phantom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4427 Share Tweet #11 03-26-2004, 02:38 PM Originally posted by madyaks@Mar 26 2004, 03:34 PM When does being a Nation like Israel justify being a terrorist/murderer? You're redirecting. You're the one that brought up the wheel chair. Both sides have done some things that are wrong, but based on what I've seen over the years, the Palestinian terrorists have been more wrong. Hamas doesn't think Israel even has a right to exist. How can you have peace with people like that? You can't. So, I have no problem with taking them out. "Need some wood?" -- George W. Bush, October 8, 2004 "Historians will judge if this war is just, not your punk ass." -- Dave Glover, December 8, 2004 Comment Post Cancel nick2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2783 Share Tweet #12 03-26-2004, 02:39 PM Why is Bush's Roadmap To Peace not being worked anymore? Seems like it just died and went away. That's what I wonder. Norman Chad, syndicated columnist: “Sports radio, reflecting our sinking culture, spends entire days advising managers and coaches, berating managers and coaches, firing managers and coaches and searching the countryside for better middle relievers. If they just redirected their energy toward, say, crosswalk-signal maintenance, America would be 2 percent more livable.” "The best argument against democracy," someone (Churchill?) said, "is a five minute conversation with the average voter." Comment Post Cancel madyaks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 47173 Share Tweet #13 03-26-2004, 04:24 PM Originally posted by phantom+Mar 26 2004, 04:38 PM--> QUOTE (phantom @ Mar 26 2004, 04:38 PM) nick2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2783 Share Tweet #14 03-26-2004, 05:09 PM There are 140,000 American troops in Iraq. Seriously pissing off Hamas-- and transferring part of their hatred to America-- certainly won't make our troops any safer, and indeed may serve toward increasing their danger significantly! Not good, IMO. Norman Chad, syndicated columnist: “Sports radio, reflecting our sinking culture, spends entire days advising managers and coaches, berating managers and coaches, firing managers and coaches and searching the countryside for better middle relievers. If they just redirected their energy toward, say, crosswalk-signal maintenance, America would be 2 percent more livable.” "The best argument against democracy," someone (Churchill?) said, "is a five minute conversation with the average voter." Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #15 03-27-2004, 12:03 PM We want to kill/capture Osama Bin Laden ...what's the difference? The real problem over there is land. Israrel needs to give it back and go back to the 1967 borders. Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel Previous 1 2 template Next English (US) Deutsch (Du) English (US) French Spanish Help Contact Us Go to top Copyright © 2003-13, TippingPitchers.com Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.4 Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All times are GMT-6. This page was generated at 03:14 PM. Working... Yes No OK OK Cancel X

[phantom]

Originally posted by madyaks@Mar 26 2004, 03:23 PM
Because they use helicopters to kill an old quadriplegic in a wheelchair on a open public street with other people around, at a time they need to be working at peace not war.

Mabye that was the only time they could be sure to get him.

Besides, since when does being in a wheel chair justify being a terrorist/murderer?

[madyaks]

When does being a Nation like Israel justify being a terrorist/murderer?

[phantom]

Originally posted by madyaks@Mar 26 2004, 03:34 PM
When does being a Nation like Israel justify being a terrorist/murderer?

You're redirecting. You're the one that brought up the wheel chair.

Both sides have done some things that are wrong, but based on what I've seen over the years, the Palestinian terrorists have been more wrong.

Hamas doesn't think Israel even has a right to exist. How can you have peace with people like that? You can't. So, I have no problem with taking them out.

[nick2]

Why is Bush's Roadmap To Peace not being worked anymore? Seems like it just died and went away.

That's what I wonder.

[madyaks]

Originally posted by phantom+Mar 26 2004, 04:38 PM-->

QUOTE (phantom @ Mar 26 2004, 04:38 PM)

nick2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2783 Share Tweet #14 03-26-2004, 05:09 PM There are 140,000 American troops in Iraq. Seriously pissing off Hamas-- and transferring part of their hatred to America-- certainly won't make our troops any safer, and indeed may serve toward increasing their danger significantly! Not good, IMO. Norman Chad, syndicated columnist: “Sports radio, reflecting our sinking culture, spends entire days advising managers and coaches, berating managers and coaches, firing managers and coaches and searching the countryside for better middle relievers. If they just redirected their energy toward, say, crosswalk-signal maintenance, America would be 2 percent more livable.” "The best argument against democracy," someone (Churchill?) said, "is a five minute conversation with the average voter." Comment Post Cancel TTB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 50788 Share Tweet #15 03-27-2004, 12:03 PM We want to kill/capture Osama Bin Laden ...what's the difference? The real problem over there is land. Israrel needs to give it back and go back to the 1967 borders. Go Cards ...12 in 13. Comment Post Cancel Previous 1 2 template Next English (US) Deutsch (Du) English (US) French Spanish Help Contact Us Go to top Copyright © 2003-13, TippingPitchers.com Powered by vBulletin® Version 5.7.4 Copyright © 2023 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All times are GMT-6. This page was generated at 03:14 PM. Working... Yes No OK OK Cancel X

[nick2]

There are 140,000 American troops in Iraq. Seriously pissing off Hamas-- and transferring part of their hatred to America-- certainly won't make our troops any safer, and indeed may serve toward increasing their danger significantly!

Not good, IMO.

[TTB]

We want to kill/capture Osama Bin Laden ...what's the difference?

The real problem over there is land.

Israrel needs to give it back and go back to the 1967 borders.