03-28-2003, 04:42 PM
The future of that structure will be interesting to watch. If Pres Bush has a plan, I wonder if he won't use a certain amount of leverage on the Israeli's, once Saddam is out of the picture, based on the usual aid package in getting them to extend some trust to the Palestinians once Arafat too is sent packing. He has outlived his utility.
I would also think it appropriate to tell the Israeli's :
"OK, we put 2-3 billion a year into aid for you. What are you, a third world basket case nation like Haiti? We are going to split next year's package 60-40 between you and the Palestinian authority to show them, and our colleagues in the Arab world, that we put our money where our mouth is. We got your biggest pain out of the way, Saddam Hussein, now you folks are a bit less insecure. You can take a few risks to try to build a better future with Palestinians, and Arabs in general. We took some for you."
And then various Jewish lobbyists in America will HOWL! You can take that one to Las Vegas, bet the 'over' and cash in nicely. :o
Pres Carter did that with Egypt, and it has had some good long term effects insofar as stability in one area.
I would also think it appropriate to tell the Israeli's :
"OK, we put 2-3 billion a year into aid for you. What are you, a third world basket case nation like Haiti? We are going to split next year's package 60-40 between you and the Palestinian authority to show them, and our colleagues in the Arab world, that we put our money where our mouth is. We got your biggest pain out of the way, Saddam Hussein, now you folks are a bit less insecure. You can take a few risks to try to build a better future with Palestinians, and Arabs in general. We took some for you."
And then various Jewish lobbyists in America will HOWL! You can take that one to Las Vegas, bet the 'over' and cash in nicely. :o
Pres Carter did that with Egypt, and it has had some good long term effects insofar as stability in one area.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete