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"The acceptance of the Palestinian mission into the U.N.'s cultural and educational agency could result in backlash from Washington, which is required by law to cut off funding to the agency if a Palestinian Liberation Organization is granted membership in any group at the international body.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization voted 107-14 with 52 abstentions on Monday granting Palestinians full membership in the organization. The U.S. voted against the nomination. Eighty-one votes of the 173 UNESCO members were needed for full membership to be approved."Long Live Palestine!" one delegate reportedly shouted in French at the meeting.The U.S. funds about 22 percent of UNESCO's budget, or roughly $80 million annually. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though U.S. ambassador to UNESCO David Killion reportedly said the vote will "complicate" U.S. efforts to support the group.Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton said the vote signals weakness in U.S. diplomacy.."So ineffective was Obama administration diplomacy, that France voted in favor of Palestinian membership, and Britain and Japan abstained. U.S. statutes, dating from 1990, now require a full cutoff of U.S. funding, which Congress should insist occur immediately. Should the administration seek changes in the applicable statutory provisions that would eliminate or weaken the funding cutoff, Congress should reject them," Bolton said."
Talk about low-hanging fruit, this one seems a no-brainer.Having said that I guess I expect the Repub's to yet again screw the pooch.
Quote from: Libertas on October 31, 2011, 11:06:34 AMTalk about low-hanging fruit, this one seems a no-brainer.Having said that I guess I expect the Repub's to yet again screw the pooch.Good thing Obama has that great big huge purple lipped mouth. He can warn the U.N. on one side, then cheer them on with the other.
Talk about low-hanging fruit, this one seems a no-brainer.uote]That and ending direct aid to the P.A. would certainly get their attention .
Good thing Obama has that great big huge purple lipped mouth.
Quote from: jpatrickham on October 31, 2011, 12:32:39 PMGood thing Obama has that great big huge purple lipped mouth. You noticed those too , eh ?
Quote from: Sectionhand on October 31, 2011, 12:56:54 PMQuote from: jpatrickham on October 31, 2011, 12:32:39 PMGood thing Obama has that great big huge purple lipped mouth. You noticed those too , eh ? He would a good cast member in one of those Zombie Movies. Wouldn't require any makeup!
There's talk about defunding UNESCO again? Well, what's the holdup?
Unesco, the United Nations' cultural agency, has decided to give the Palestinians full membership of the body, in a vote that will boost their bid for recognition as a state at the UN.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- US says it is cutting off funding for UNESCO because of Palestinian membership vote.
Now I wonder if Obama's next move is against Taiwan? To appease China, stop protecting Taiwan. If I am correct Barack Obama is trying to dismantle our way of Government, one brick at a time!
Quote from: jpatrickham on October 31, 2011, 11:09:38 PMNow I wonder if Obama's next move is against Taiwan? To appease China, stop protecting Taiwan. If I am correct Barack Obama is trying to dismantle our way of Government, one brick at a time! You know ... After some thought , I wouldn't put it past Stymie to swap Taiwan for some of our paper being held by Red China . Just a straight forward business deal ... right ?
Quote from: Sectionhand on November 01, 2011, 02:53:00 AMQuote from: jpatrickham on October 31, 2011, 11:09:38 PMNow I wonder if Obama's next move is against Taiwan? To appease China, stop protecting Taiwan. If I am correct Barack Obama is trying to dismantle our way of Government, one brick at a time! You know ... After some thought , I wouldn't put it past Stymie to swap Taiwan for some of our paper being held by Red China . Just a straight forward business deal ... right ? Yeah, and he's real familiar with the game of "fvck your buddy"!
