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this is quite odd. it would seem to me that the folk who characterize hamas as a "terrorist" organization should be pleased at the election results as it pulls hamas into conventional politics. and besides, the transformation from "terrorist" group to political organization is a big part of the early history of israeli politics itself, so you would think that this would be not a terribly frightening outcome.
second is that hamas' showing does not surprise me: it is only surprising if you imagine that the coverage of israeli-=palestinian relations you see on american tv is anything like an accurate representation of what is happening on the ground.
another way: why does it surprise anyone that actions like building a wall to split palestinian and israeli land would radicalize the political situation amongst the palestinians? that it would is not rocket science, folks.
third: it is always heartwarming to see yet another dsiplay of conservative contempt for democracy. thanks, stevo.
negociate with terrorists....well that is certainly one way to shut down an informed discussion, isnt it? you have already decided everything, based on anecdotal information...so what's to talk about?
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