You know it. I know it. Every thinking person who cares knows.
Usually, "they lied" comes after the fact when it's too late.
The big question.
It's not too late. Why is Israel still going through with this?
You don't think maybe "Israel's best friend ever" is exerting such anti-Israeli pressure that hasn't been seen since Eisenhower?
Lucky for supporters of Israel that Kerry and the Arab loving Democrats weren't elected.
I just don't get it either. There is no doubt that bush and
his administration were more Israel-friendly than any previous American administration during the first term. But then things began to change. What is the explanation? Who got to Bush? Many Israel supporters thought that Powell's resignation would make things even better for Israel. It has not. Why has Bush turned so sharply in the other direction? Is it because the price of oil keeps rising? Is it trying to keep his "Arab allies" in line in the War on Terror? Is it all about Tony Blair pressure?
There must be some answers here, because this abrupt and radical change by Bush makes no sense. Is he testing Abbas?
What is the grand strategy here? What does the US have to gain from a Palestinian State? And why has that realization
occurred so suddenly and recently tot his Administration?
I'm not sure I could vote for Bush if he were up for re-election, which of course, he's not.
My hunch, and it's just a hunch is that James Baker got to
him. And what is Baker's role in the administration? Perhaps coordinating certain policy positions and how Bush
can get them through Congress. Baker has always been seen as a "conciliator".Just a guess, but IMO, Baker is helping Bush in some capacity, and Israel is being offered as the sacrificial lamb.