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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Alighieri who wrote (146333)4/25/2002 1:49:02 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (2) of 1583123
 
So Clinton got to wade in the shallow end, while Bush got tossed into rough waters, and you think Clinton did a better job?

Clinton came very close to as near a solution to the Palestinian problem as any president before him. He took a very active role in the problem. Now Bush would tell you that he failed but he, on the other hand, has practically abdicated any role in Palestine. Of course he can't "fail" without trying. It has taken nearly a year and all out violence for Bush to send his secretary of state on what has become a near impossible mission. Don't confuse clear cut resolute military action in Afghanistan with finesse and diplomacy, which are qualities Bush does not posess. There has never been so much animosity between the west and the Arab world as a result of Bush's inability and unwillingness to mediate. If there is history in the world on this it tells us that violence is a short term solution to problems. In the long term, only compromise solves conflicts and compromise requires dialog.

Al, Bush may be a little insecure about this issue.........when Clinton offered to help recently, he got a very resounding and uncharacteristic "NO" from Mr. Bush.

And all your points above are well said. However, its hard for the other side to understand the concept of mediation and compromise when the dropping of bombs holds a much more immediate and soothing effect for them.

And of course, by bombing the sh*t out of your enemy, you no longer have to worry about making compromises. ;~))

ted
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