Comments on: U.S., France OK U.N. Mideast Truce Pact http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:30:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Thespis Journal http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93156 Thespis Journal Sun, 06 Aug 2006 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93156 <strong>Jimmy Carter Quacks Again......</strong> There should be a sunset clause on the publication of comments by former Presidents who embarrass the nation. Depending on the failure rate of a presidency, or after a couple of dozen royal screw-ups, the former President should have no forum from whic... Jimmy Carter Quacks Again......

There should be a sunset clause on the publication of comments by former Presidents who embarrass the nation. Depending on the failure rate of a presidency, or after a couple of dozen royal screw-ups, the former President should have no forum from whic...

]]> By: Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93153 Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator Sun, 06 Aug 2006 13:08:42 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93153 <strong>Blair says hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah must end...</strong> British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday condemned a deadly attack in the Lebanese town of Qana a... Blair says hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah must end...

British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday condemned a deadly attack in the Lebanese town of Qana a...

]]> By: DC Loser http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93152 DC Loser Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:34:06 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93152 So far it doesn't seem like Hezbollah and the Lebanese government are in the mood to accept this deal. So far it doesn't seem like Hezbollah and the Lebanese government are in the mood to accept this deal.

]]> By: joe http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93150 joe Sun, 06 Aug 2006 11:27:55 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93150 There are several things that puzzle me. 1)Given that the problems at the Israel Lebanon boarder have been going on for over 20 years, why do both sides live so close to the blue line? 2)Why Israel does not evacuate the people from the boarder towns that are under frequent attacks? 3)Is there any protection for Lebanon in the UN proposal? Will the UN force be strong enough to stop Israel from attacking Lebanon again if some incident occurs (as almost surely one will) that violates their boarder security? There are several things that puzzle me.
1)Given that the problems at the Israel Lebanon boarder have been going on for over 20 years, why do both sides live so close to the blue line?
2)Why Israel does not evacuate the people from the boarder towns that are under frequent attacks?
3)Is there any protection for Lebanon in the UN proposal? Will the UN force be strong enough to stop Israel from attacking Lebanon again if some incident occurs (as almost surely one will) that violates their boarder security?

]]> By: DC Loser http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93139 DC Loser Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:07:50 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93139 Guess who blinked first? http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/746632.html "Israel drops call for immediate deployment of int'l force in S. Lebanon, UNIFIL can oversee cease-fire." Some victory. Guess who blinked first?

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/746632.html

"Israel drops call for immediate deployment of int'l force in S. Lebanon, UNIFIL can oversee cease-fire."

Some victory.

]]> By: G A Phillips http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93128 G A Phillips Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:36:44 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93128 Truce lol we should be sending the Jews stealth bombers.If those Innocent people where not harboring a bleeping terrorist bleeping army in their country they might not be so close the blast radius, I say carpet bomb it till the rockets stop. Truce lol we should be sending the Jews stealth bombers.If those Innocent people where not harboring a bleeping terrorist bleeping army in their country they might not be so close the blast radius, I say carpet bomb it till the rockets stop.

]]> By: A Blog For All http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93123 A Blog For All Sat, 05 Aug 2006 22:31:05 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93123 <strong>Diplomacy and the Hounds of Hell, Part XIX...</strong> Mrs. Lawhawk pointed me to Time Magazine this week, which has a whole bunch of stories about Lebanon, Hizbullah and the current conflict. Among the stories is one on who exactly will disarm Hizbullah and specifically at the Lebanese military's inabil.... Diplomacy and the Hounds of Hell, Part XIX...

Mrs. Lawhawk pointed me to Time Magazine this week, which has a whole bunch of stories about Lebanon, Hizbullah and the current conflict. Among the stories is one on who exactly will disarm Hizbullah and specifically at the Lebanese military's inabil....

]]> By: Herb http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93116 Herb Sat, 05 Aug 2006 21:30:08 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93116 "A Few Missiles" ? It's good to see that there are those who either can't count of are so bigoted that they refuse to see where the danger to Israel and the entire world is. I ask, how would you like it if someone sent"A Few Missiles" over your way with the sole purpose of killing you and other civilians. I would bet you would not like it a bit. [<em>Comments in violation of site policies deleted</em>.] One thing they all forget. Israel is fighting Hezbollah for their very existence and thank god for their willingness to do it in a place that is not on main street America. [<em>Comments in violation of site policies deleted</em>.] "A Few Missiles" ?

It's good to see that there are those who either can't count of are so bigoted that they refuse to see where the danger to Israel and the entire world is.

I ask, how would you like it if someone sent"A Few Missiles" over your way with the sole purpose of killing you and other civilians. I would bet you would not like it a bit.

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One thing they all forget. Israel is fighting Hezbollah for their very existence and thank god for their willingness to do it in a place that is not on main street America.

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]]> By: Sister Toldjah http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93114 Sister Toldjah Sat, 05 Aug 2006 21:29:23 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93114 <strong>Why can’t I get excited about this?...</strong> Via AP: UNITED NATIONS - The United States and France agreed Saturday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for a halt to the fighting between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, but would allow Israel to defend itself if attacke... Why can’t I get excited about this?...

Via AP:
UNITED NATIONS - The United States and France agreed Saturday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for a halt to the fighting between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas, but would allow Israel to defend itself if attacke...

]]> By: Right Wing Nut House http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93109 Right Wing Nut House Sat, 05 Aug 2006 21:04:59 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93109 <strong>HIZBULLAH WILL FIGHT ON...</strong> Although the US and France have agreed on the outline of a “cessation of hostilities” between Israel and Hizbullah, the terrorist group has indicated it will not abide by its provisions: The United States and France agreed Saturday on a... HIZBULLAH WILL FIGHT ON...

Although the US and France have agreed on the outline of a “cessation of hostilities” between Israel and Hizbullah, the terrorist group has indicated it will not abide by its provisions:

The United States and France agreed Saturday on a...

]]> By: Anderson http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93100 Anderson Sat, 05 Aug 2006 19:15:17 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93100 <em>Which 50 “civilians” would those be? And which one of the 51 is the Hezbollah member? And how do you, or I, or Israel, know which is which?</em> Congratulations, you have just discovered the argument against killing civilians at random. Which 50 “civilians” would those be? And which one of the 51 is the Hezbollah member? And how do you, or I, or Israel, know which is which?

Congratulations, you have just discovered the argument against killing civilians at random.

]]> By: DC Loser http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93095 DC Loser Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:43:59 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93095 Israel will have to get in line to enforce UN resolutions. First, it'll have to abide the ones it's ignored all these decades before clamoring to enforce this one. Israel will have to get in line to enforce UN resolutions. First, it'll have to abide the ones it's ignored all these decades before clamoring to enforce this one.

]]> By: yetanotherjohn http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93092 yetanotherjohn Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:26:54 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93092 I think the significance of this is if the UN passes this as their call for a cease fire, then both sides get to natter about the UN resolution until it is accepted by both sides. Once accepted, it would either give Israel what it wants (peace) or it will allow Israel to go after Hezbollah with the UN resolution backing (as they have the right under the resolution to retaliate if Hezbollah violates the cease fire. I think the significance of this is if the UN passes this as their call for a cease fire, then both sides get to natter about the UN resolution until it is accepted by both sides.

Once accepted, it would either give Israel what it wants (peace) or it will allow Israel to go after Hezbollah with the UN resolution backing (as they have the right under the resolution to retaliate if Hezbollah violates the cease fire.

]]> By: Liberty and Justice http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93090 Liberty and Justice Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:07:10 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93090 <strong>US And France Agree On Draft Resolution...</strong> In short; this draft resolution is absurd and most likely useless. ... US And France Agree On Draft Resolution...

In short; this draft resolution is absurd and most likely useless.
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]]> By: DSmith http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/comment-page-1/#comment-93088 DSmith Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/08/us_france_ok_un_mideast_truce_pact_/#comment-93088 Which 50 "civilians" would those be? And which one of the 51 is the Hezbollah member? And how do you, or I, or Israel, know which is which? Which 50 "civilians" would those be? And which one of the 51 is the Hezbollah member? And how do you, or I, or Israel, know which is which?

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