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Again the US is on the WRONG side of history on this issue. Fearless Nov 2012 #1
I wish they would make LGBT rights a condition of recognition, King_David Nov 2012 #46
No Islamic Country I know of guarantees those rights. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #53
These rights are more important than the resolution King_David Nov 2012 #54
The UN doesn't have the authority or power to force those ideals on anyone... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2012 #55
I agree nt King_David Nov 2012 #56
"The United States, Israel's closest ally..." x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #2
+1000 Katashi_itto Nov 2012 #29
another +1000 byeya Nov 2012 #35
+1000=3000 Hayabusa Nov 2012 #43
+1000=4000 truebrit71 Nov 2012 #51
Give the Palestinians their land. rightsideout Nov 2012 #3
William Burns made one big miscalculation... Scootaloo Nov 2012 #4
You have it exactly correct! GitRDun Nov 2012 #5
I thinks this is great news. The US is losing its importance..............nft plethoro Nov 2012 #6
Anything that stops the record from skipping Justin_Beach Nov 2012 #7
"open the way for possible war crimes charges against the Jewish state" ZombieHorde Nov 2012 #8
Israel calls itself a Jewish state. In fact, it is illegal there to support changing that. David__77 Nov 2012 #9
I expect Coptic Christians to move right in, don't you? aquart Nov 2012 #13
You certainly misunderstand my post. David__77 Nov 2012 #14
UN Resolution 181 of November 27, 1947 JDPriestly Nov 2012 #38
There are Christian Palestinians already (nt) muriel_volestrangler Nov 2012 #34
"Israel calls itself a Jewish state." ZombieHorde Nov 2012 #17
Actually, the United Nations established Israel JDPriestly Nov 2012 #39
No, you aren't the only one who thinks that way. Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #10
"Why is that material?" ZombieHorde Nov 2012 #16
How is that relevant? Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #18
2+2=4 x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #19
Good. But this is 2+2=5 Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #21
Of course! x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #22
No, it is actual math, unlike the crap you are peddling. Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #23
Do explain :-) x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #24
Well, hon... Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #25
"...sure as hell shouldn't rely on how the Israelis define theirs..." x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #26
Then you agree, the other poster's comments were "2+2=5". Behind the Aegis Nov 2012 #27
The only person in this thread talking "2+2=5" shit x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #31
Post removed Post removed Nov 2012 #32
Who in this thread first stated that TWO plus TWO equals FIVE??? x2 vancouverite Nov 2012 #33
Israel was called a Jewish state in the UN resolution JDPriestly Nov 2012 #40
so will Palestine then be called the Arab state because that was what the UN references meant azurnoir Nov 2012 #44
If they like. It would make sense. Even though it is inaccurate. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #48
but calling a state where at least 25% of the population is not Jewish azurnoir Nov 2012 #50
It is fact King_David Nov 2012 #57
It is called Israel that's right n/t azurnoir Nov 2012 #58
What will it be if demographics change? Scootaloo Nov 2012 #60
I was refering to consistency from the author. ZombieHorde Nov 2012 #42
+1,000 David Zephyr Nov 2012 #45
well, Israelis self-identify themselves as "the Jewish State" Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #15
The term is not strange. Chef Eric Nov 2012 #30
Palestine is in part Islamic and in part Christian. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #37
K&R ReRe Nov 2012 #11
I'm all for it. They'll be able to legally recruit and arm a military. aquart Nov 2012 #12
U.N. set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite U.S., Israel threats dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #20
It's embarrassing that the US is against this Chemisse Nov 2012 #28
Susan Rice: Palestinian statehood a “mistaken calculation” and a “dangerous diversion.” leveymg Nov 2012 #36
yuck. bunnies Nov 2012 #41
The US' position has always been firmly against any Palestinian state Scootaloo Nov 2012 #59
The upgraded status will also allow them to join the ICC, according to AJE. nt Comrade_McKenzie Nov 2012 #47
Caught this beautiful picture on Haaretz just now: Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #49
A step in the right direction? truebrit71 Nov 2012 #52
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