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In reply to the discussion: US prevents UN condemnation of Israel over West Bank deaths [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)10. you must not have read the article at the link
it will answer your questions
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well it's been a lesson in who's lives have value and who's lives simply do not count
azurnoir
Jun 2014
#2
Ah, yes shira. It is better to ignore the deaths of Palestinians by Israelis.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2014
#5
America is a country that assassinates by drone strike while killing civies
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2014
#11
You can always go whisper in a corner about who David Duke has a crush on today if you like.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Jun 2014
#13
Now that u mentioned Duke, I'm sure he has no problem with Syria on the UNHR council.
shira
Jun 2014
#14
I don't think you understand how countries get voted upon and their purpose
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
#47
As I said, I don't think you understand the Human Rights Council and its purpose to encourage
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
#50
actually in the OP posted here on DU 10 states are mentioned as being members of the UNHRC
azurnoir
Jun 2014
#40
They're hypocrites. The Israeli government has adopted an official policy of harming the innocent
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
#6
Really terrible, the US should not be involved as a broker...not like this anyway.
Jefferson23
Jun 2014
#20
can you explain to us why Rachel Fraenkel mother of kidnapped teen addressed the UNHRC
azurnoir
Jun 2014
#7
I just read it. No clue what you're talking about. How about you make it clear? n/t
shira
Jun 2014
#15
so you're asking me why the Israeli mother spoke on Hillel Neuer's behalf at the UN?
shira
Jun 2014
#18
I dont know her motives. If one of the kids were mine, there's nothing I wouldn't do....
shira
Jun 2014
#24
typically reading comprehension seems to hit a low when 'someone' here isn't getting what they want
azurnoir
Jun 2014
#35