The Political Discussion Thread

[Gatefan1976]

Nope. As I've said, I accept that there will always be fighting and squabbling there, due to the religious significance of the region. I don't pay a great deal of attention to the area.

But whatever the reason is, it really doesn't change the facts of the matter at all. The country should define its own capital, and the rest of the planet should accept that. Just as we define Washington, DC as our capital.

I don't know, but it does not change the fact?
If you don't know, you don't know fact's, and if you are unwilling to learn or accept your errors, you will never know a thing.

[Annoyed]

Whatever the "facts" may be, do they change the fact that the country should define what its capital is for itself?

[LtColCarter]

Do you know -why- the world has not recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?

After the Second World War, the State of Israel was established and gradually recognized lawfully by most of the world’s countries. However, although the U.N. recognized the state of Israel in 1948, allowing it to become a member state, it placed the whole city of Jerusalem under international control on Dec. 13 1949. Despite this, most governmental offices moved to the city.

But in 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel captured the eastern section of Jerusalem, which Jordan presided over, and declared Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration would be applied to the whole city. Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem has been considered illegal under international law and was condemned by the U.N., as well as other states.

In 1980, the Knesset declared that “Jerusalem, complete and united, is the capital of Israel,” but this law was declared null by the U.N., which called for the removal of the remaining embassies in the city.

[Gatefan1976]

After the Second World War, the State of Israel was established and gradually recognized lawfully by most of the world’s countries. However, although the U.N. recognized the state of Israel in 1948, allowing it to become a member state, it placed the whole city of Jerusalem under international control on Dec. 13 1949. Despite this, most governmental offices moved to the city.

But in 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel captured the eastern section of Jerusalem, which Jordan presided over, and declared Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration would be applied to the whole city. Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem has been considered illegal under international law and was condemned by the U.N., as well as other states.

In 1980, the Knesset declared that “Jerusalem, complete and united, is the capital of Israel,” but this law was declared null by the U.N., which called for the removal of the remaining embassies in the city.

We have a winner

[LtColCarter]

We have a winner

Like you said...the "why" is important.

[Gatefan1976]

Like you said...the "why" is important.

Perhaps I should annex part of Annoyed's house and declare it my capital

[jelgate]

That is what I did when I moved into your backyard

[Gatefan1976]

That is what I did when I moved into your backyard

You declared it the capital of Jelgatia?
BTW, your candyvan is leaking oil...........

[LtColCarter]

Perhaps I should annex part of Annoyed's house and declare it my capital

Good luck with that!

[jelgate]

You declared it the capital of Jelgatia?
BTW, your candyvan is leaking oil...........

Your kids said they were thirsty so I gave them something

[Annoyed]

After the Second World War, the State of Israel was established and gradually recognized lawfully by most of the world’s countries. However, although the U.N. recognized the state of Israel in 1948, allowing it to become a member state, it placed the whole city of Jerusalem under international control on Dec. 13 1949. Despite this, most governmental offices moved to the city.

But in 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israel captured the eastern section of Jerusalem, which Jordan presided over, and declared Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration would be applied to the whole city. Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem has been considered illegal under international law and was condemned by the U.N., as well as other states.

In 1980, the Knesset declared that “Jerusalem, complete and united, is the capital of Israel,” but this law was declared null by the U.N., which called for the removal of the remaining embassies in the city.

Ok, I gotta admit, that's a crazy set of circumstances. So I can see why they care about what others consider their capital to be. But I don't even want to think about how badly the UN is overstepped its role there in the past.

[Annoyed]

Perhaps I should annex part of Annoyed's house and declare it my capital

You can have the basement. Just be sure the sump pump keeps working and the kitty litter is kept clean.

[Gatefan1976]

I annex the part -I- want, not the part you want me to

[jelgate]

Annex his cars. It seems to be what he cares about the most

[Annoyed]

I annex the part -I- want, not the part you want me to

You'll annex the part I let you annex and you'll like it.