The U.S.-led attack on Iraq has drawn a rapid and divided response from around the wo

Doglips · 03-20-2003, 05:59 AM

Let these losers starve!!!!!!!!!

The U.S.-led attack on Iraq has drawn a rapid and divided response from around the world.

Permanent members of the U.N. Security Council were quick to condemn the start of the war on Thursday, saying it was a violation of international law.

China, which like France and Russia had pushed for a diplomatic solution through the United Nations, called for an immediate halt to military action and a return to efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully.

At a news conference on Thursday, shortly after U.S. President George W. Bush announced a strike aimed at taking out Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had taken place, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan said the war was a violation of the U.N. charter and international law.

Russia also slammed the attack, saying it was a "tragic mistake" that could damage U.S. relations with other countries, including Russia, a high-ranking official told CNN.

"From the standpoint of the international community, it is illegitimate, unwarranted and a threat to world stability," the official said.

"It is ill-conceived, misplaced and it may harm some of the important American partnerships and relations abroad.

The Russian government has consistently criticized U.S. policy in the buildup to the strike on Iraq.

Meanwhile France, the loudest opponent among the West, who threatened to veto any U.N. resolution authorizing war, called for it to be finished as soon as possible.

"As the first military operation in Iraq starts, the French authorities express their deep concern," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

In New York, Iraq Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammed Aldouri joined a swathe of nations who have questioned the legality of the U.S.-led war, calling the military action "a violation of international law."

He said he would ask the United Nations and the Security Council Thursday to hold allied forces accountable for the attacks on Iraq.

Germany, also a strong opponent to war, said it was dismayed by the start of the military campaign against Iraq and offered humanitarian help to the Iraqi population.

"Now everything must be done to avert a humanitarian disaster for Iraq's civilian population," a statement from Germany said.

But Berlin said it will continue to allow U.S. forces overflight and transit rights, a stance some legal experts say could contravene the German constitution.

While Britain, a key ally in the U.S.-led coalition, has yet to comment, one of the U.S.'s staunchest allies, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar called a meeting of key ministers on Thursday.

Aznar, who spoke to Bush and Blair hours before the beginning of Thursday's attack on Iraq, has made two of its airbases available to the United States, but its own troops will not be involved.

In Asia, Japan and the Philippines offered support for Thursday's U.S. attack on Iraq but Malaysia and Asian Muslim leaders condemned the hostilities and said Americans would pay a high price.

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, putting a security alliance with the United States ahead of public opinion, reiterated his moral backing for Washington.

"At this time ... I understand, and I support the start of the use of force by the United States," he told a news conference.

South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said his administration would work to minimize the impact of the war on Asia's fourth-largest economy and would offer aid and non-combat troops after the fighting stopped.

Japan and South Korea have stood by the United States, their key ally across the Pacific, while India has been unusually silent,

India's neighbor and rival Pakistan said it did not support the war in Iraq and will continue pushing for peace, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told Reuters news agency.

Other Muslim nations were strident in their opposition. Malaysian deputy Prime Minister Abdullah A hmad Badawi said in a television speech the attack was "a black mark in history" with "the world now seeing might is right."

Leader of the world's most populous nation, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, said the government fiercely opposed the U.S.-led attack on Iraq and urged the United Nations to call an urgent meeting.

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whirlwind · 03-20-2003, 12:40 PM

agreed brother!!!...let em starve to death for a few years and see how they feel then!!

Rave · 03-20-2003, 01:07 PM

We need to get out of the UN ASAP!:nod: :nod: :nod:

PAPA G · 03-20-2003, 01:12 PM

screw all of them and the horses they rode in on!!! right now units of the Marines are headed in to Iraq GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

Pauly · 03-20-2003, 03:11 PM

Another U.N. meeting !???
Like they have any credibility left.
What are they going to do ? Play marbles ?

whirlwind · 03-20-2003, 03:21 PM

the u.n is a complete joke! wonder if anyone in a govt possition is a member here? we do need to get out of the u.n...actually we never should have got in the thing in the first place!

03-20-2003, 05:59 AM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,089	The U.S.-led attack on Iraq has drawn a rapid and divided response from around the wo Let these losers starve!!!!!!!!! The U.S.-led attack on Iraq has drawn a rapid and divided response from around the world. Permanent members of the U.N. Security Council were quick to condemn the start of the war on Thursday, saying it was a violation of international law. China, which like France and Russia had pushed for a diplomatic solution through the United Nations, called for an immediate halt to military action and a return to efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully. At a news conference on Thursday, shortly after U.S. President George W. Bush announced a strike aimed at taking out Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had taken place, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan said the war was a violation of the U.N. charter and international law. Russia also slammed the attack, saying it was a "tragic mistake" that could damage U.S. relations with other countries, including Russia, a high-ranking official told CNN. "From the standpoint of the international community, it is illegitimate, unwarranted and a threat to world stability," the official said. "It is ill-conceived, misplaced and it may harm some of the important American partnerships and relations abroad. The Russian government has consistently criticized U.S. policy in the buildup to the strike on Iraq. Meanwhile France, the loudest opponent among the West, who threatened to veto any U.N. resolution authorizing war, called for it to be finished as soon as possible. "As the first military operation in Iraq starts, the French authorities express their deep concern," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday. In New York, Iraq Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammed Aldouri joined a swathe of nations who have questioned the legality of the U.S.-led war, calling the military action "a violation of international law." He said he would ask the United Nations and the Security Council Thursday to hold allied forces accountable for the attacks on Iraq. Germany, also a strong opponent to war, said it was dismayed by the start of the military campaign against Iraq and offered humanitarian help to the Iraqi population. "Now everything must be done to avert a humanitarian disaster for Iraq's civilian population," a statement from Germany said. But Berlin said it will continue to allow U.S. forces overflight and transit rights, a stance some legal experts say could contravene the German constitution. While Britain, a key ally in the U.S.-led coalition, has yet to comment, one of the U.S.'s staunchest allies, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar called a meeting of key ministers on Thursday. Aznar, who spoke to Bush and Blair hours before the beginning of Thursday's attack on Iraq, has made two of its airbases available to the United States, but its own troops will not be involved. In Asia, Japan and the Philippines offered support for Thursday's U.S. attack on Iraq but Malaysia and Asian Muslim leaders condemned the hostilities and said Americans would pay a high price. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, putting a security alliance with the United States ahead of public opinion, reiterated his moral backing for Washington. "At this time ... I understand, and I support the start of the use of force by the United States," he told a news conference. South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said his administration would work to minimize the impact of the war on Asia's fourth-largest economy and would offer aid and non-combat troops after the fighting stopped. Japan and South Korea have stood by the United States, their key ally across the Pacific, while India has been unusually silent, India's neighbor and rival Pakistan said it did not support the war in Iraq and will continue pushing for peace, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told Reuters news agency. Other Muslim nations were strident in their opposition. Malaysian deputy Prime Minister Abdullah A hmad Badawi said in a television speech the attack was "a black mark in history" with "the world now seeing might is right." Leader of the world's most populous nation, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, said the government fiercely opposed the U.S.-led attack on Iraq and urged the United Nations to call an urgent meeting. © 2003 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved.

03-20-2003, 12:40 PM	#2
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,737 Images: 1	agreed brother!!!...let em starve to death for a few years and see how they feel then!! __________________ De oppresso liber !

03-20-2003, 01:07 PM	#3
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,870	We need to get out of the UN ASAP!:nod: :nod: :nod: __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

03-20-2003, 01:12 PM	#4
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET OUT OF THE WAY!!! screw all of them and the horses they rode in on!!! right now units of the Marines are headed in to Iraq GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

03-20-2003, 03:11 PM	#5
Pauly Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 42	Another U.N. meeting !??? Like they have any credibility left. What are they going to do ? Play marbles ? __________________ Sure Johnny, you can have my guns. Come and get 'em !

03-20-2003, 03:21 PM	#6
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,737 Images: 1	the u.n is a complete joke! wonder if anyone in a govt possition is a member here? we do need to get out of the u.n...actually we never should have got in the thing in the first place! __________________ De oppresso liber !