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Re: Israel and the Palestinians
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:23:21 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Erik Olson writes:
> Larry, I think you overestimate the Israeli's "rule of law". Sitting here on the
> other side of the world, that looks like the weak link. I've always had canny
> admiration for their prowess, but there's a little bit of thug on their side
> too.
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> In the ruling coalition department: consider the recent history of Lebanon
> before making recommendations. I've only had one semester of Mideast studies so
> I'll clam up now.
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> Jerry Pournelle met Barak under some uncommon circumstances in July, and finally
> wrote about it now. I think he's got the right attitude where he begins by
> saying he's glad he's not the judge of it all, and goes on to point out there
> will be no peace unless certain hard options are considered:
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> Seen at http://www.jerrypournelle.com/view/view122.html
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> > I don't suppose I will make many friends by thinking about this situation,
> > but I seem doomed to do it. The following are thoughts. I have no authority
> > in that area, and thank God that is a burden I will never bear.
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> Scroll down to Thursday, October 12 thru Friday, October 13.
Not a huge story in its own right. But it is easy to see how stories like
this, on both sides, can soon be amplified, and then become an issue.
There are those who would claim that the story is no more than further proof
of some sort of an international anti-Israeli media conspiracy. :-)
Scott A
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