Posted on 04/19/2009 11:24:12 AM PDT by Milagros
U.S. boycotts racism conference, says it 'singles out' Israel
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A major United Nations anti-racism conference was thrown into further disarray Sunday when more countries joined a U.S. boycott amid concerns it was developing into a platform for attacking Israel.
The Congressional Black Caucus criticized the boycott, saying President Obama's decision "set the cause back."
Australia and the Netherlands were the latest to pull out of next week's meeting in Geneva, as a dispute gathered pace over a document said to single out Israel for its racism.
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Some might think is a good thing, but I think it is merely a strategy. Obama will do showy things to look like he cares about Israel, but will not help Israel when she has to deal with Iran.
Probably Rahm Emmanuel’s decision.
The CBC:
“Had the United States sent a high-level delegation reflecting the richness and diversity of our country, it would have sent a powerful message to the world that we’re ready to lead by example,” a statement from the group said.
“Instead, the administration opted to boycott the conference, a decision that does not advance the cause of combating racism and intolerance, but rather sets the cause back.”
How can anyone trust Obama on the M.E., especially after attempting (though failed) to nominate that Arabist: Chas Freeman guy?
Inferring that Israel is both racist & intolerant, something that could just as easily apply to the CBC.
This says a lot about the integrity of the Congressional Black Caucus. A LOT. Who can take them seriously now?
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