[Celtjew Libertarian]

And it's going to succeed this time because???

I don't know if it will work, but I think it's the only thing outside of outright war that will.

There are no Palestinians, who will bargain in good faith and are powerful enough to keep their promises. So negotiation is not a realistic option. War is always an option, but it's not really a preferred one.

Sharon is telling the Palestinians, "You want your own country? Here it is, borders and all. Make of it what you will."

If it works, as opposed to Oslo, it will be because it was done by a man who is more interested in Israeli security than world opinion or Nobel prizes. If it is successful, it will be for the same reason Nixon could go to China, Begin could make peace with Sadat, and Reagan could talk with Gorbachev -- because no one doubted their commitment to national security.

It may not work. But it's the only remaining chance for peace.

[timsbella]

-- It may not work. But it's the only remaining chance for peace. --

I agree, I do. I just don't feel heartened when I think of how they crushed Nixon, and outright murdered Sadat.

I also believe that these things could only be possible within a Republican/conservative government.

[Alouette]

it's the only remaining chance for peace.

Um, no.

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[GladesGuru]

"I don't know if it will work, but I think it's the only thing outside of outright war that will."

Shouldn't that "will" be changed to "might"?

And may I ask what is wrong with a war? The Muslim Mid East population understands both power and vengeance. Until one side decisively defeats the other, peace in the Mid East won't occur.

It is time the Arabs accept Israel, unless they want to become Crispy Critters. Exclude the Egypt populations - they will be fish food in the Red Sea after Israel nukes the Aswan High Dam.