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Originally Posted by Dusty
http://turtlebay.foreignpolicy.com/p...curity_council
The United States has, however, been isolated in the 15-nation council. Virtually all 14 other member states are prepared to support the Palestinian resolution, according to council diplomats. A U.N. Security Council resolution generally carries greater political and legal force than a statement from the council's president. .
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Originally Posted by The Sheepdog
I'm not so sure they are feeling that we are their staunchest ally anymore.
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If we're not still their staunchest ally then I don't know who is.
I understand why people are reading this as Obama turning his back on Israel, but that's not my reading. I see it as him giving in to letting them get slapped on the wrist in order to avoid having a 14-1 vote against them on a much more serious charge. Either way, the US will shield them from all consequences of their actions.