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To: Thomas M. who wrote (2423)	10/18/2002 2:47:22 PM
From: StormRider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6945

EDITORIAL: PERSONALIZING POLITICS IN THE MIDEAST James O. Goldsborough, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/14/02 signonsandiego.com The neoconservatives who persuaded the White House to "park" the Israel-Palestine conflict and concentrate on attacking Iraq are reveling in the fruits of victory. Not only is America nearing the brink of war with Iraq, but Israel has been given carte blanche to invade and re-occupy Palestinian lands. The killing of Palestinians, the destruction of their homes and society continues on a daily basis, the groundwork for the retaliation that inevitably comes. The Bush administration's obsession with Iraq would appear to be a godsend for Israel. Bush's neoconservative supporters have long believed that eliminating Saddam Hussein would weaken the Palestinians, removing a source of support for them and making it politically easier for Israel to expand settlements and delegitimize the Palestinian Authority while eyes are focused on Iraq. Last week, 16 Gaza Palestinians were killed and 100 injured by a missile fired from a U.S.-made Apache gunship into a crowded neighborhood... This is Bush's work. Driven by his confessed hatred for Saddam and his plans for "pre-emptive" war against Iraq, Bush has no moral capital to influence Sharon, who hates Arafat…