2004-03-25 11:41:57 AM
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| 2004-03-25 |
| The United States is expected to veto a UN Security Council resolution Thursday night condemning Israel for killing Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. The US, one of five nations with a veto power in the council, reiterated in the past week its refusal to condemn Israeli counter-terror actions without a condemnation of Palestinian terrorist groups. They couldn’t get this through, so they had their "Human Rights" Commission issue a condemnation. "Events must be considered in their context, and as we consider the killing of Sheikh Yassin, we must keep in mind the facts. Sheikh Yassin was the leader of a terrorist organization, which has proudly taken credit for attacks on innocent civilians," said US ambassador John Negroponte. On Wednesday, the UN Human Rights Commission passed a resolution condemning "the continuing grave violations of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and in particular the tragic assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin." The vote passed 31-3, with 18 abstentions. NY Times said only two no votes: Australia and US. During his speech, Gillerman [ed.: Israel’s ambassador to the UN] held a nearly 200-page document documenting the 425 Hamas terrorist attacks perpetrated since September 2000, which have killed 377 Israelis and wounded more than 2,000. "Following a sad and familiar pattern, the council convenes. Why? Not to condemn the terrorism, not to honor the memory of the hundreds murdered by it, but to come to the defense of one of its prime perpetrators, a godfather of terrorism," Gillerman said. "This is not a message of which the council can be proud. Frankly, it is an outrage. It is the ultimate hypocrisy." Yep. It’s also not surprising in the least. The Palestinian-authored text before the council eulogized Yassin as a spiritual leader without mentioning Hamas or terrorist activities. "To characterize him as a spiritual leader is to attempt to characterize Osama bin Laden as a Mother Teresa," said Gillerman. Funny because it’s true! Palestinian observer to the UN Nasser al-Kidwa, described Israel as "an outlaw state," and "one of the major reasons for the presence of terrorism in the Middle East and beyond." Al-Kidwa also used his speech to protest Israel’s prospective withdrawal from Gaza on the grounds that it would turn the territory into a "huge prison." Gillerman said after the meeting that he considered adding a response to Al-Kidwa’s protests to his speech. "I wanted to say you’ve enjoyed the last 36 years so much, maybe we’ll stay on," Gillerman said. Gillerman should consider doing standup, late nights at one of Manhattan’s comedy clubs. Also, protesting Israel’s withdrawal? But isn’t that what they want? So they claim. But only on their terms: all Jews must be pushed into the sea. |
| Posted by:growler |
| #12 The Nelson touch. Tie in tight to your foe and blast away. And that is how you does it. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-03-25 7:42:15 PM |
| #11 "the People's Republic of Boulder" Here’s a scary lesson. Boulder, yes, Boulder, CO, used to be a solidly Republican town. What happened? All it takes for LLL to prevail is for good men (and women) to do nothing. |
| Posted by: cingold 2004-03-25 7:22:39 PM |
| #10 Hyper:24 square miles surrounded by reality Good description. I also like its other name, "the People's Republic of Boulder". |
| Posted by: GK 2004-03-25 7:08:39 PM |
| #9 D'oh! |
| Posted by: Mike Sylwester 2004-03-25 6:58:06 PM |
| #8 The US ... reiterated in the past week its refusal to condemn Israeli counter-terror actions without a condemnation of Palestinian terrorist groups. I believe that the world's educated population generally recognizes and appreciates the USA's principled vetoes of these tendentious UN resolutions, no matter how the various UN delegations vote. The USA has provided and continues to provide a valuable service to the UN simply by vetoing these resolutions. Future generations will certainly praise these principled vetoes. |
| Posted by: Homer Simpson 2004-03-25 6:52:49 PM |
| #7 But Osama bin Laden is just like Mother Teresa. He built day care centers and stuff. Patty Murray (D-Mecca) said so. |
| Posted by: Jackal 2004-03-25 3:56:24 PM |
| #6 Incredible. Do we need any more evidence that the UN has been hijacked? Once upon a time a world organization like the UN may have been a good idea, but when you get a joke like this, it's a clear sign that something has gone drastically wrong. The "tragic" assassination? It only would have been "tragic" if Yassin had been collateral damage rather than the target. |
| Posted by: The Doctor 2004-03-25 3:28:00 PM |
| #5 Fuck 'em all...the long the short and the tall. |
| Posted by: Texan 2004-03-25 3:23:40 PM |
| #4 I don't know how US ambassador John Negroponte does it. I mean, I live in Boulder, CO (Bezerkely in the Mountains, aka 24 square miles surrounded by reality), where it was once fun to "live in the belly of the beast" have lively "debates" with the natives. Now, I have simply stopped engaging lefty looney's in conversation or arguement because I refuse to waste my time confronting the circle jerk of fantasy and conspiracy any longer. It's maddening and futile, and fuck 'em anyway if they want to ignore facts at all cost (Chompski and Moore are Gods here). Negroponte is surrounded by them day after day after day, immersed in their bile and forced to address their blathering bullshit. And still he hasn't cracked and openned fire in the General Assembly! Obviously, he is a WAY better man than I am, and he has my respect at least for that. God I hate Boulder... |
| Posted by: Hyper 2004-03-25 3:04:10 PM |
| #3 Palestinian observer to the UN Nasser al-Kidwa, described Israel as "an outlaw state," and "one of the major reasons for the presence of terrorism in the Middle East and beyond." Afterward he exploded his suicide belt in the general assembly. Good riddence Yassin enjoy Hell! |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-03-25 1:44:17 PM |
| #2 Did ya see that 14 yr old paleo zombie with his boom belt today. Hey asshole. Try saying something that wont be deleted. Many have. If Israel leaves the Gaza and it becomes a huge prison. Then it's the inmates who are your jailers. The Nelson touch. Tie in tight to your foe and blast away. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2004-03-25 11:58:49 AM |
| #1 [Off-topic or abusive comments deleted] |
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