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cpwm17

(3,829 posts)
70. This is the best morality litmus test I know
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 08:18 PM
Nov 2012

She sides with the war-mongers, and she's not just speaking for herself.

Tough for those who don't like it dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #1
Yeah, if you're watching the UN still, Susan Rice is SHRIEKING right now! Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #2
I'd literally just walked in door dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #5
But the US didn't veto it BainsBane Nov 2012 #50
It wasn't subject to a veto - that's why. dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #60
We have no veto in the UNGA, we voted against it. nt bemildred Nov 2012 #61
Thanks BainsBane Nov 2012 #62
There is no veto of a General Assembly vote. JackRiddler Nov 2012 #72
No kidding, she was literally SHRIEKING. Men can shriek. Women can shriek. She was SHRIEKING. Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #73
This I assume which is already up on Youtube for posterity. dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #86
speaking into a microphone, but still had to yell.. that takes talent Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #96
Nobody who has ever been the target of shrieking would call this shrieking. ieoeja Nov 2012 #138
didn't score many points on that one PatrynXX Nov 2012 #71
K&R & Next step? nt patrice Nov 2012 #3
Haul both their asses back to the negotiating table with the newly-added stick that... Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #4
Netanyahu wish it, to "beat off the extremely right-wing elements"? LOL, I seriously doubt it. nt MH1 Nov 2012 #84
LOL, I know. Just enunciating that he's got a choice. Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #139
he is those elements. yurbud Nov 2012 #136
To stop the apartheid Dont call me Shirley Nov 2012 #6
Apartheid to Some USMCMustang Nov 2012 #19
I know it's not what you meant...but ironically yes, that is the precise definition of apartheid.. Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #22
Apartheid to anyone who knows what Apartheid is. Ash_F Nov 2012 #37
Because the Apartheid South African Government Samjm Nov 2012 #101
Pretty sure that's not it Ash_F Nov 2012 #130
Yes, I clearly remember when being a bigot went out of fashion in the very early 1990's, hughee99 Nov 2012 #135
If I take you implication to be correct, that is literally as a bad as the "states rights" people... Ash_F Nov 2012 #137
A pretty gross argument to make? hughee99 Nov 2012 #142
That argument does not line up with the timeline of events. Ash_F Nov 2012 #150
What??? hughee99 Nov 2012 #151
Yes, I agree with you 100% Samjm Nov 2012 #155
It's Aparthied libodem Nov 2012 #83
+1000 DeSwiss Nov 2012 #38
this move shakes up the status quo, slightly Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #13
Bibi "moderate"??? Hell Hath No Fury Nov 2012 #21
you missed my point Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #25
Good question atreides1 Nov 2012 #17
maybe the Arab states could increase funding dlwickham Nov 2012 #64
Arab states provide more funding? That is funny. former9thward Nov 2012 #78
+1 n/t JudyM Nov 2012 #115
"The Arab states treat the Palestinians like shit." - But they don't bomb them or steal their stuff Scootaloo Nov 2012 #118
No its not Jordan and Lebanon. former9thward Nov 2012 #134
Didn't Egypt and Jordan occupy Palestine before Israel took over the occupation? ieoeja Nov 2012 #144
All good points. former9thward Nov 2012 #147
Well, considering the 2000 "offer" forbade any right of return to the Palestinian "state..." Scootaloo Nov 2012 #156
I'll trust Bill Clinton on the subject more than you. former9thward Nov 2012 #157
I'd suggest some research Scootaloo Nov 2012 #159
Unconditional right of return will never happen hack89 Dec 2012 #174
The Myth of the Generous Offer - Distorting the Camp David negotiations By Seth Ackerman Douglas Carpenter Dec 2012 #168
The Chief Israeli negotiator and Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo ben-Ami said that he would have Douglas Carpenter Dec 2012 #169
+2 madrchsod Dec 2012 #177
israel has internal problems that will have to be dealt with. madrchsod Dec 2012 #178
I don't see peace on the horizon with current Israeli attitudes cpwm17 Dec 2012 #179
"the Arab states" are in no position to act independent of US policy.. Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #102
Congratulations! Hell Hath No Fury Nov 2012 #7
Rice is embarrassing herself LittleBlue Nov 2012 #8
Her true colors are shining through. Not just about this issue, but about who she is as a person.nt Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #11
so are yours, pal. MjolnirTime Nov 2012 #34
LOL, my NINE years of posts here versus your...LOL...your, what again? Flimsy quip? Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #36
Are you kidding? Just because Rice is under attack by the Repubs doesn't mean Chemisse Nov 2012 #75
They were apparent a long time ago. I was amazed to see how few remembered the polarizing sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #42
If you think this is about Rice BainsBane Nov 2012 #52
Rice is just holding the policy line, actually Scootaloo Nov 2012 #119
I really liked Susan Rice during the first Obama campaign... bunnies Nov 2012 #12
You might as well say you don't like Obama BainsBane Nov 2012 #53
I can't imagine what the Republicans have against her, she articulates business-as-usual just fine.. Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #18
The Rs are just 2naSalit Nov 2012 #30
I can't tell the difference between her speech and those of Bush's cronies LittleBlue Nov 2012 #33
This is her, she was always like this. I wonder why so few remembered why the Left always had sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #45
This is US policy BainsBane Nov 2012 #55
This is the best morality litmus test I know cpwm17 Nov 2012 #70
The Republicans hate her King_David Nov 2012 #47
Just another reason to not consider her as SOS, IMO. MessiahRp Nov 2012 #48
And what Ambassador to the UN would do anything different? BainsBane Nov 2012 #58
You're right, her ancestors ARE.... ReRe Nov 2012 #76
A question quakerboy Nov 2012 #153
Good. They deserve to have access to the ICC. bunnies Nov 2012 #9
expected but still excellent news stupidicus Nov 2012 #10
Caught this beautiful picture on Haaretz just a few minutes ago: Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #14
Omg thats so awesome!! darkangel218 Nov 2012 #23
Yes Jewish people want all that , however that pictured misguided Jew from King_David Nov 2012 #49
Maybe they just want to make peace? darkangel218 Nov 2012 #54
Who are you to label and value or devalue Jews? Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #57
Should be obvious shouldn't it? He is da KING! :P nt Bodhi BloodWave Nov 2012 #68
That group , The Naturei Karta King_David Nov 2012 #82
He's right leftynyc Nov 2012 #127
...Where their leader spoke AGAINST holocaust denial. Scootaloo Nov 2012 #120
I'm not a religious Jew, but who are to discount them? Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #161
Who am I ? King_David Dec 2012 #163
Great photo! Spazito Nov 2012 #24
Awesome, good for him. Ash_F Nov 2012 #40
I don't see a link on YouTube yet. You HAVE to see the video. She's like shriek-growling. Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #41
Here it is (video of Rice) subsuelo Nov 2012 #79
That is beautiful! I wish them peace, both the people of Palestine and the people of Israel. sabrina 1 Nov 2012 #59
He has nothing to do with the people of Israel, King_David Dec 2012 #160
Good for him! Marrah_G Nov 2012 #65
He is not Israeli, King_David Dec 2012 #162
I wanna shake that guy's hand! Harry_Scrote Nov 2012 #141
This person is from Neturei Karta harrose Nov 2012 #152
sigh... Marrah_G Dec 2012 #176
K & R Scurrilous Nov 2012 #15
It's a start. AzDar Nov 2012 #16
See also: Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #20
and so it begins K&R azurnoir Nov 2012 #26
this is a good day....a very, very good day Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #27
yes it is indeed n/t azurnoir Nov 2012 #28
+1 darkangel218 Nov 2012 #31
In my lifetime...literally...since my birth year. I'm very proud of the UN. libdem4life Nov 2012 #29
just an eversoslight 2naSalit Nov 2012 #35
Hopefully also in my lifetime, in spite of our so-called leaders. libdem4life Nov 2012 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Nov 2012 #44
Indeed. 2naSalit Nov 2012 #63
that's giving credit where it's squarely not due--most of Europe abstained Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #113
You are correct as to voting meaning Western Europe. The abstentions beat Nays. libdem4life Nov 2012 #114
I wish them well, and I hope it works out. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #32
Excellent news..... AnOhioan Nov 2012 #43
K&R DeSwiss Nov 2012 #46
+1! darkangel218 Nov 2012 #56
Countries who voted no... shaayecanaan Nov 2012 #51
I love it! polly7 Nov 2012 #66
White Phosphorus KimonoGirl Nov 2012 #67
Well it's about time magical thyme Nov 2012 #69
I sincerely hope that this is the light at the end of the tunnel LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #74
woo hoo libodem Nov 2012 #77
What a shame. unreadierLizard Nov 2012 #80
Blah, blah, blaaaaah KimonoGirl Nov 2012 #85
Clever riposte. unreadierLizard Nov 2012 #88
Um, bottle rockets vs the US nuclear arsenal. It's wearing thin. libdem4life Nov 2012 #89
Have you gone through the looking glass? Comrade Grumpy Nov 2012 #92
Not everyone who disagrees with you is a RW shill. unreadierLizard Nov 2012 #93
It's time you realize leftynyc Nov 2012 #129
Was it useless during partition? Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #165
I don't really care if it's a minority position. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #175
You're beautifully and stunningly full of shit; here's why Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #106
thank you - brilliant response Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #112
+1. nt bemildred Nov 2012 #132
Could you maybe shoe a few more blather-points into your Gish Gallop? Scootaloo Nov 2012 #121
It changes nothing leftynyc Nov 2012 #128
"Israel just can't win." Ash_F Nov 2012 #131
I disagree booley Nov 2012 #154
What an incredibly stupid post. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #164
The 9 'no' votes godai Nov 2012 #81
Wasn't that the coalition of the willing? AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #94
K&R ReRe Nov 2012 #87
Hope for two states....PRICELESS. From Abbas: Jefferson23 Nov 2012 #90
I'm going to get banned for this and I don't care AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #91
Woa! darkangel218 Nov 2012 #95
Combined with this horse manure from our nation AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #98
Also AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #105
Please don't generalize. It's unproductive. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #166
Look at my post #105 AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #170
Got it. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #171
You were dead on though AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #172
We've all been there. We're human. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #173
lol@Susan Rice trying to attract GOP'ers by seeming super-pissed off Welcome_hubby Nov 2012 #97
I'm trying to find video of her about this AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #99
look above to dipsydoodle's post #86.. Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #103
Many thanks! AldoLeopold Nov 2012 #104
no problem Alamuti Lotus Nov 2012 #107
Such Good News NeoBergie Nov 2012 #100
Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #108
Can Palastinians have their country back now? nt and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #109
Well, I'm glad that's settled. Now we finally know the borders! Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #110
Now Israel cant stop humanitarian aid to Palestine anymore darkangel218 Nov 2012 #111
what new priviliges? Blackhawk44 Nov 2012 #116
Yes, now they could join the ICC ( International Criminal Court ) if they wanted to darkangel218 Nov 2012 #124
knr again Douglas Carpenter Nov 2012 #117
it's about time nydem14499rsgx Nov 2012 #122
138 + 9 + 41 + 3 = 191 Hosnon Nov 2012 #123
Largely symbolic? CrawlingChaos Nov 2012 #125
I saw the same thing (probably the same interview) with him on... Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #140
Palestinian National Initiative Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2012 #167
Since it is impossible to get to an actual "two-state solution" from here cpwm17 Nov 2012 #126
Good. Direct negotiations have failed for years. UN involvement has been sorely needed. n/t Pryderi Nov 2012 #133
Waiting for the angry chorus Harry_Scrote Nov 2012 #143
"The Czech Republic was unique in Europe, joining the United States, Israel, Canada, Panama..." Fearless Nov 2012 #145
Brownie points? dipsydoodle Nov 2012 #148
Now that pun Israel. Fearless Nov 2012 #149
There are 2 types of people in Israel. Great Caesars Ghost Nov 2012 #146
I think it's a step forward adieu Nov 2012 #158
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