GG Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 Big bad Sharon hiding behind the settlers to expand Isreal's reach in MidEast. Reuters AP (ps - note the tone of the AP vs Reuters articles)
TPS Posted October 18, 2004 Posted October 18, 2004 Big bad Sharon hiding behind the settlers to expand Isreal's reach in MidEast. What do you think of this conservative's opinion of Sharon and his relationship with Bush? Scowcroft
GG Posted October 18, 2004 Author Posted October 18, 2004 What do you think of this conservative's opinion of Sharon and his relationship with Bush? Scowcroft 74948[/snapback] I'd comment more if you provide a link to the full interview, and not a snapshot of select quotes.
TPS Posted October 18, 2004 Posted October 18, 2004 I'd comment more if you provide a link to the full interview, and not a snapshot of select quotes. 74998[/snapback] Yep, you just can't trust the AP..... I'll see if I can find the FT article.
GG Posted October 19, 2004 Author Posted October 19, 2004 Yep, you just can't trust the AP..... I'll see if I can find the FT article. 75017[/snapback] I only trust what I see, and preferrably hear the entire interview. But since it's not available even on FT, my answer is big whoop. So Bush is mesmerized by Sharon. I'm sure Bush is equally mesmerized by Blair's ability to compose and articulate a sentence. He was equally mesmerized by visits with Putin. (Remember the criticism he received on taking Putin at his word, the trust without verifying?) Scowcroft balks at Sharon's disengament? What's wrong with a wall on WB, once a proper border is established? Let me get this straight, Israel is supposed to not only make peace with Palestinians on their terms, but also integrate them into the economy?
Alaska Darin Posted October 19, 2004 Posted October 19, 2004 I only trust what I see, and preferrably hear the entire interview. But since it's not available even on FT, my answer is big whoop. So Bush is mesmerized by Sharon. I'm sure Bush is equally mesmerized by Blair's ability to compose and articulate a sentence. He was equally mesmerized by visits with Putin. (Remember the criticism he received on taking Putin at his word, the trust without verifying?) Scowcroft balks at Sharon's disengament? What's wrong with a wall on WB, once a proper border is established? Let me get this straight, Israel is supposed to not only make peace with Palestinians on their terms, but also integrate them into the economy? 75272[/snapback] Personally I think Bush can be mesmerized by a tinfoil ball at the end of a string. But that could just be me.
TPS Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 I only trust what I see, and preferrably hear the entire interview. But since it's not available even on FT, my answer is big whoop. So Bush is mesmerized by Sharon. I'm sure Bush is equally mesmerized by Blair's ability to compose and articulate a sentence. He was equally mesmerized by visits with Putin. (Remember the criticism he received on taking Putin at his word, the trust without verifying?) Scowcroft balks at Sharon's disengament? What's wrong with a wall on WB, once a proper border is established? Let me get this straight, Israel is supposed to not only make peace with Palestinians on their terms, but also integrate them into the economy? 75272[/snapback] Since when has Israel tried to make peace on the Palestinians terms? I think most outside observers have simply argued for the creation of a Palestinian state. It's apparent Sharon has other plans.. Another perspective...
Simon Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 Personally I think Bush can be mesmerized by a tinfoil ball at the end of a string. But that could just be me. It could be, but I had always assumed it would take slightly more to mesmerize you.
Alaska Darin Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 It could be, but I had always assumed it would take slightly more to mesmerize you. 76989[/snapback] Nah, just put tassles on the end of sweater puppies. I'll sit there for hours.
Simon Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 Nah, just put tassles on the end of sweater puppies. I'll sit there for hours. And here I was thinking it would take a shiny new Benelli on Christmas morn. Oh well, 12 gauges and sweater cows are like peanutbutter and jelly.......
Alaska Darin Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 And here I was thinking it would take a shiny new Benelli on Christmas morn. Oh well, 12 gauges and sweater cows are like peanutbutter and jelly....... 76997[/snapback] I'm thinking of that combo and a nice chilled bottle of beer. Ah, living.
GG Posted October 20, 2004 Author Posted October 20, 2004 I'm thinking of that combo and a nice chilled bottle of beer. Ah, living. 77005[/snapback] Way to hijack a thread (pun intended considering the topic)
TPS Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 Way to hijack a thread (pun intended considering the topic) 77018[/snapback] Finally found something new on the Franklin Affair. Interesting stuff. Update on Franklin Affair
GG Posted October 20, 2004 Author Posted October 20, 2004 Finally found something new on the Franklin Affair. Interesting stuff. Update on Franklin Affair 77103[/snapback] I'll give the Prospect credit for asking the right questions: Was it to this end that Franklin was allegedly observed by the FBI passing the draft NSPD on Iran to AIPAC? Was he trying to inform AIPAC, or Israel, about the contents of the draft NSPD? Or rather, and perhaps more plausibly, was he trying to enlist the powerful Washington lobbying organization in advocating for a Iran-destabilization policy? In other words, is the Franklin case really about espionage, or is it a glimpse into the ugly sausage-making process by which Middle East policy gets decided in Washington and, in particular, in the Bush administration? Without coming close to providing an answer. Interesting that while nearly everyone agreed that regime change in Iraq was needed, but a military invasion was the wrong way to do it, why are people jumping on a plan to achieve a regime change in Iran, without using military force? I'm looking for an anwser other than the stock, "We shouldn't be delving in other countries' affairs."
SD Jarhead Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 Since when has Israel tried to make peace on the Palestinians terms? I think most outside observers have simply argued for the creation of a Palestinian state. It's apparent Sharon has other plans.. How convienent of you to forget the Dayton Accord and Arafat saying no to the best deal that the Palestinians will ever see.
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