U.S. Republicans submit resolution supporting Israel's right to annex West Bank

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U.S. Representative Joe Walsh (R-IL), introduced on Monday a resolution (with 30 co-sponsors) to support Israel’s right to annex the West Bank in the event that the Palestinian Authority continues to push for vote at the United Nations.

“We’ve got what I consider to be a potential slap in the face coming up with the vote in the UN, which is absolutely outrageous,” Walsh told Politico website last July.

He was quoted as saying that "it’s clear that the United States needs to make a very strong statement. I would argue that the president should make this statement, but he’s not capable of making it. So, the House needs to make this statement, if the continues down this road of trying to get recognition of statehood, the U.S. will not stand for it. And we will respect Israel’s right to annex Judea and Samaria.”

Meanwhile on Sunday, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) delivered the keynote address at the Jewish National Fund’s 2011 National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. Boehner said that it is the U.S.'s duty to stand by Israel "not just as a broker or observer – but as a strong partner and reliable ally.”

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/u-s-republicans-submit-resolution-supporting-israel-s-right-to-annex-west-bank-1.385394

[mindem]

1. Joe Walsh

Maybe he should work on getting caught up on his back child support before he works on any more right wing prick bills.

[Jefferson23]

2. No shortage of fucking crazy people in the Republican party.

Yea, this will show'em.

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4. That's our Congress.

You can never tell if its the Onion until look at the link.

[azurnoir]

3. oh it's a run up to election alright and Israel's da word

after the upset in NYC last week Israel could replace abortion/Gay Rights as a wedge issue

[King_David]

6. Wedge issue would mean one party were for and another against

The Democratic party has impeccable 'Israel Cred. "

:)

[azurnoir]

8. well it work just fine and dandy in NYC doncha' think

and please if there was any of the other explanations that were given Schumer and Weiner to name just 2 would not have been elected either

[provis99]

5. I'm betting even most Israelis wish these clowns would shut up.

Who the heck in Israel really wants idiot American politicians interfering in their turbulent internal affairs?

[Scurrilous]

7. Hilarious. n/t

[Jefferson23]

9. H. RES. 394

Bill Summary & Status
112th Congress (2011 - 2012)
H.RES.394


Latest Title: Supporting Israel's right to annex Judea and Samaria in the event that the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations.
Sponsor: Rep Walsh, Joe (introduced 9/8/2011) Cosponsors (24)
Latest Major Action: 9/8/2011 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


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http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:H.RES.394:

[aranthus]

10. I'm insulted.

This is blatant pandering, which is done with the assumption that American Jews can be pandered to. That we're such unthinking one issue ideologues that they can through out any ridiculous seemingly pro-Israel BS and we'll all salivate like Pavlov's dogs.

That being said, Israel does have the right to annex the West Bank, as long as they grant full citizenship to everyone in it. Ah, there's the rub. Which is why this is just stupid sop.

[Crunchy Frog]

11. Isn't that exactly the ticket to a single state

that will soon have an Arab majority? Are the Repubs, and the Jewish groups who ally with them, trying to destroy Israel? I can't see any other interpretation that makes sense.

[applegrove]

12. The GOP works to win elections by turning tiny % of democrats to the right. If they

get a small percentage of the Jewish vote by these dramatic actions...they have won the day.