Pending Congressional Resolutions Supporting Israeli actions

[Tom Joad]

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Washington, DC | July 18, 2006 | Today, the United States Congress is rushing to consider resolutions concerning the escalation of violence in the Middle East. These resolutions are expected to back Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon with unconditional support. Once again, Congress is producing one-sided resolutions failing to hold Israel accountable for breaching international law with its collective punishment against civilian populations.

Although these resolutions are non-binding, their passage will add to President Bush’s message that Israel will continue to receive unconditional American support for its military rampage. Last night, Armed Services Chairman John Warner (R-VA) blocked the Senate vote because the resolution failed to mention the need for America to act as an honest broker in the Middle East and further neglected to mention the 25,000 Americans caught in middle of Israel's siege of Lebanon (see full statement below.)

Contact your Members of Congress immediately about today's votes on these resolutions. Because of the timely nature of these votes, please call your congressional representatives to register your opinion on the resolutions and your feelings about the escalation of violence in the Middle East. Also, after you have called your two senators and your representative in the House, please contact Senator Warner's office to thank him for his actions last night at [phone].
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This unconditional support for Israeli actions is just not rational. It is not being a friend to Israel, either. As Sen. Warner points out, many people are suffering, and we need to express our concern about everyone in the region, not just the people of Israel.

Some Europeans thought by supporting Bush's actions in Iraq, they were supporting the good people of the United States. The fact is, they weren't doin us any favors. Likewise, some people think by supporting the actions of the Israeli govt, they are supporting the people of Israel. Many of us think otherwise.

We must speak up. We must not be silent. Todays bombing by Israel killed 30 people, these were U.S. bombs, given to Israel. Is this good for anyone?

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. Never thought I'd live to see the day I'd be happy with Warner.

Apocalyspe is nigh!

[Mandate My Ass]

2. Do these punks even consider how this could backfire on the troops

Assholes.

[cali]

Thanks Tom

I've already contacted my reps. Resolutions of unconditional support for Israel, serve no one well.

[Jim__]

3. US politicians are basically whores.

AIPAC has lots of money. I believe that's all there is to it.

[Tom Joad]

8. many different views of AIPAC. It certainly is not helping. Check

out this site:
http://www.stopaipac.org

[Jim__]

9. Interesting site. Thanks - n/t

[Poll_Blind]

4. Some links to find contact info for your Senator, Representative, etc...

Find contact information for your Senator (look in upper-right corner)
Find contact information for your Congressperson (look in top middle of page)
Find contact information for ANY Embassy, ANYWHERE in the world

White House Comment Line: 202-456-1111

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, strike up a conversation at a bus stop, bookstore, party, BBQ, etc...These are very easy things but they have a real impact. Get the word out!

PB

[magellan]

5. Are Democrats supporting this crap?

Why's a Repug the only one to stand up and stop this nonsense?

[Tom Joad]

6. Mage, nearly every one is supporting this crap. 'Cept Kucinich,

Barbara Lee and maybe a handful of others.

[magellan]

7. E-yup

I'm so glad I didn't have to faint from shock.

[Jacobin]

10. But, of course

:puke:

Likudnicks and neo-cons...their alliance is killing this country.

[indepat]

11. Makes one wonder if this Congress would support anything the Israelis were

to do.

[Kurovski]

12. Kick.(nt)

[Tom Joad]

13. This passed without dissent in the Senate, will be considered by House

on Wednesday.