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In reply to the discussion: AIPAC Calls For Review Of U.S.-Palestinian Ties [View all]hifiguy
(33,688 posts)20. Thomas Jefferson once referred to a "decent respect for the opinions
of mankind." That 138 countries voted with the Palestinians, including France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland - each a developed democratic polity - is a pretty convincing verdict as to TJ's "opinions of mankind." "Apart from Canada, no major country joined the US and Israel in voting 'no." New York Times, November 30, 2012.
That speaks volumes.
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americans are fucking stupid, and i rarely care what the general population thinks..
frylock
Nov 2012
#31
Israel was designed to be an apartheid state and is living up to its covert founding principles.
byeya
Nov 2012
#37
Are you able to specifically spell out what was wrong with calling for this vote?
DisgustipatedinCA
Nov 2012
#9
you're not suggesting that the US would threaten to cut off aid in the event of a yes vote?
frylock
Nov 2012
#52
Time to investigate AIRPACs influence in the US and bring back humanity and sanity.
kickysnana
Nov 2012
#53
Because the neocon faction of israel believes that all of the land of the palestinians is theirs
Dont call me Shirley
Nov 2012
#33
This is why we should stop giving Zionists free American money, weapons and Intel
PerceptionManagement
Nov 2012
#42
There are 4 Senators also calling for this Chuck Schumer Bob Menendez Bob Barrasso Lindsey Graham
azurnoir
Nov 2012
#16
Memo to Chuck: Israel was not going to allow Hamas to run candidates in the Gaza election
KamaAina
Nov 2012
#18
Just like the US GOP has its head stuck in the sand against the changing times, so does the Likud
kelliekat44
Nov 2012
#47
There is a huge difference between US aid to Palestinians and aid to Israel.
BlueMTexpat
Nov 2012
#54