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In reply to the discussion: Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state [View all]Fearless
(18,421 posts)1. Again the US is on the WRONG side of history on this issue.
Get over it. People of the right to international recognition of their soverignty. You'd think we'd understand where they were coming from?
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The UN doesn't have the authority or power to force those ideals on anyone...
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2012
#55
Israel calls itself a Jewish state. In fact, it is illegal there to support changing that.
David__77
Nov 2012
#9
so will Palestine then be called the Arab state because that was what the UN references meant
azurnoir
Nov 2012
#44
U.N. set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite U.S., Israel threats
dipsydoodle
Nov 2012
#20
Susan Rice: Palestinian statehood a “mistaken calculation” and a “dangerous diversion.”
leveymg
Nov 2012
#36
The upgraded status will also allow them to join the ICC, according to AJE. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Nov 2012
#47