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OFKU0 · 09-12-2004, 11:34 AM

I wouldn't think that everything boils down to Israel, or jews in general, but it could be argued that way. Like the adage,.." Any publicity is good publicity",..is always a win win for Israeli's and jews in general whether seen in a positive light or not. This is especially significant when it comes to political policies. Once a statute or precedent is set, it is very difficult to overturn or even change in part or whole that motion.

With George Bush as president, the Israeli's have done very well in receiving what seems at times, complete unconditional support while the rest of the middle east has almost been effectively snubbed diplomatically speaking. For Bush to host Ariel Sharon 7 or 8 times at the White House in a year and a half span while delegating the Palestinian prime minister's only visit and to be briefed by Colin Powell is one shining example. Does anyone remember the road map?

This may not be a problem for this administration, but could be for future administrations if down the road a president actually pushes for balance in the mideast. That I think was a mistake made by Bush. Playing up to the Israeli's and the ever powerful jewish American lobby groups who now expect and will continue to expect preferential treatment or at least the same as per, or will be quick to chastise the unfairness and hypocrisy of the U.S flip floppy of an ally fighting terror.

In my opinion, the plight of the Israeli's is so blown out of proportion that their supposed significance preceeds their actual importance. But then again, I don't think Israel would ever be content if it were just another country on this planet, just as every other one is.

09-12-2004, 11:34 AM	#48 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	I wouldn't think that everything boils down to Israel, or jews in general, but it could be argued that way. Like the adage,.." Any publicity is good publicity",..is always a win win for Israeli's and jews in general whether seen in a positive light or not. This is especially significant when it comes to political policies. Once a statute or precedent is set, it is very difficult to overturn or even change in part or whole that motion. With George Bush as president, the Israeli's have done very well in receiving what seems at times, complete unconditional support while the rest of the middle east has almost been effectively snubbed diplomatically speaking. For Bush to host Ariel Sharon 7 or 8 times at the White House in a year and a half span while delegating the Palestinian prime minister's only visit and to be briefed by Colin Powell is one shining example. Does anyone remember the road map? This may not be a problem for this administration, but could be for future administrations if down the road a president actually pushes for balance in the mideast. That I think was a mistake made by Bush. Playing up to the Israeli's and the ever powerful jewish American lobby groups who now expect and will continue to expect preferential treatment or at least the same as per, or will be quick to chastise the unfairness and hypocrisy of the U.S flip floppy of an ally fighting terror. In my opinion, the plight of the Israeli's is so blown out of proportion that their supposed significance preceeds their actual importance. But then again, I don't think Israel would ever be content if it were just another country on this planet, just as every other one is. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.