Palastinians now non member observer status

[Terrywoodenpic]

A look at "who voted for what" in this recent decision on the status of Palestine

Indicate the vast disparity between the sides and the failure, of the USA - Israel axis to get support, among the major nations. The only major country to join them was Canada
The rest .. might be thought, for one reason or another, little more than vassal states
Czech republic
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Palau
Panama

The number of abstaining members might be thought surprising, considering the Pressure put on them by the USA to support the No vote.


Fuller details here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20550864http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20550864

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

the USA - Israel axis

 

[Revoltingest]

Vassal states?

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

If it functions as an axis, Then it probably is an axis.

Politics

• noun an association between several people, organisations, or countries that is regarded as a centre of power or influence

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Vassal states?

In this case, as vassals, they provide Votes rather than arms or men

The aid and support they get ... puts them clearly under the influence of US demands.
The votes of some small states are in effect Bought, by aid, by favoured trade, by political support of their leaders.
....In this particular case very few succumbed.

 

[loverOfTruth]

A look at "who voted for what" in this recent decision on the status of Palestine

Indicate the vast disparity between the sides and the failure, of the USA - Israel axis to get support, among the major nations. The only major country to join them was Canada
The rest .. might be thought, for one reason or another, little more than vassal states
Czech republic
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Palau
Panama

The number of abstaining members might be thought surprising, considering the Pressure put on them by the USA to support the No vote.


Fuller details here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20550864http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20550864

It is sad that the same state that was created by UN vote now opposes the same for the Palestinians and not to mention even punish them for seeking the vote ....

BBC News - Israel to build 3,000 settler homes after UN vote

Height of hypocrisy...

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

If it functions as an axis, Then it probably is an axis.

And where else have you used that term?

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Height of hypocrisy...

Sadly, it's not hypocrisy, It's retaliation.

 

[Freedomelf]

It is sad that the same state that was created by UN vote now opposes the same for the Palestinians and not to mention even punish them for seeking the vote ....

BBC News - Israel to build 3,000 settler homes after UN vote

Height of hypocrisy...

I agree wholeheartedly. I wish the UN could vote on full membership, so that Palestine could have the same protection as Israel has (and deserves.) Both sides need equal protection from the other, but since Israel is so much stronger with the US bully behind it, I'd say the Palestinians need all the help they can get. I pray that they find it in the UN.

 

[YmirGF]

Reason 4,634,445,632 for disbanding the UN.

It is heartwarming to see so many in favor of rewarding bad behavior.

 

[loverOfTruth]

Reason 4,634,445,632 for disbanding the UN.

It is heartwarming to see so many in favor of rewarding bad behavior.

Yes, now that the job is done and the state of Israel has been created and made powerful enough to bully around the world - let's finish UN.

 

[YmirGF]

Yes, now that the job is done and the state of Israel has been created and made powerful enough to bully around the world - let's finish UN.

Frankly, I'd suggest that this collection of intellectual fly-weights at the UN have just made the prospect of "peace" between the so-called "Palestinians" and Israel FAR less likely.

Way to go UN...

 

[loverOfTruth]

Frankly, I'd suggest that this collection of intellectual fly-weights at the UN have just made the prospect of "peace" between the so-called "Palestinians" and Israel FAR less likely.



Way to go UN...

I think, 138 countries of the world that voted Yes (and also a whole bunch of sensible people from the countries who voted No) will find that idea pretty heart wrenching - it really shows who really cares about a peaceful solution.

 

[SageTree]

Wait.... who is the 'peaceful' state here?

 

[tumbleweed41]

Wait.... who is the 'peaceful' state here?

Iceland?

 

[SageTree]

Iceland?

Just not getting a real clear picture of what 'peace' is being described here,
or peaceful for that matter,
and who is doing it 'more/better'?

Kind of tired of this conversation honestly.
Having a hard time seeing the 'other' side of things.

 

[tumbleweed41]

Just not getting a real clear picture of what 'peace' is being described here,
or peaceful for that matter,
and who is doing it 'more/better'?

Kind of tired of this conversation honestly.
Having a hard time seeing the 'other' side of things.

Agreed.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Well, this has sure turned into an intellectual stimulating discussion.

 

[SageTree]

Well, this has sure turned into an intellectual stimulating discussion.

Thanks for being part of it.

 

[Desert Snake]

In this case, as vassals, they provide Votes rather than arms or men

The aid and support they get ... puts them clearly under the influence of US demands.
The votes of some small states are in effect Bought, by aid, by favoured trade, by political support of their leaders.
....In this particular case very few succumbed.

So the Czech Republic is a vassal state. They will be happy to hear that I'm sure.