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Politics : Israel to U.S. : Now Deal with Syria and Iran -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (16049)8/13/2007 5:22:13 PM
From: sea_urchin  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 22250
 
Len > They got the guns, but we got the numbers

Glad you enjoyed my bit of humor -- but it's true. I've seen Mr P in action in South Africa and from my observations I can tell you that the penis is far more powerful than the brain.

And the Israelis know it too, that's why they regard real democracy as the biggest threat confronting Israel.



To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (16049)8/14/2007 2:59:21 AM
From: Thomas M.  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 22250
 
Chomsky sums it up nicely:

<<< ... This worst-case scenario may unfold unless Hamas meets the three conditions imposed by the 'international community' - a technical term referring to the US government and whoever goes along with it. For Palestinians to be permitted to peek out of the walls of their Gaza dungeon, Hamas must recognise Israel, renounce violence and accept past agreements, in particular, the Road Map of the Quartet (the United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations).

The hypocrisy is stunning. Obviously, the United States and Israel do not recognise Palestine or renounce violence. Nor do they accept past agreements ... >>>

zmag.org

Tom