Posted on 01/01/2009 8:33:54 PM PST by Shellybenoit
"But why", more than one reporter from highly reputable publications has asked me, "is Israel attacking Gaza now?" At first, I was astonished: because Hamas canceled the ceasefire and started massive rocket firings at Israel.
No, they responded, as if I had said something rude. Isn't it the election, or an attempt to stop the tunnels, or this or that reason?
Absolutely not, I say, it's like Pearl Harbor, or September 11. If someone announces they are going to go to war with you and then does it, you retaliate and fight.
At that point, the reporters seem to lose interest and bring the interview to an end, as if clearly a person who can say such things is not going to provide any rational analysis. Yet if one cannot even understand this most basic fact, what comprehension can there be of this issue or, indeed, of Middle East politics in general.
There are reasons, however, for this response. Large elements in the West
find it very hard to "get," that is to understand, Hamas or the Palestinians in general--or, for that matter, Islamists in general, or Arabs in general, or Muslims in general--albeit with all the many variations and exceptions.
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Because the reporters are as idiotic and self hating as that Bishop who believes switching from God to Allah will make the moslems like us.
It’s not hard for ME to understand. Israelis keep trying to make peace. They gave up the Gaza strip, but all they got in return were rockets raining on them and killing their people. Of course they are going to fight back.
Reading this compelling narrative, it strikes me that there is going to be a big grudge war between three or four of these countries pretty soon. Hopefully, Israel can stand on the sidelines and watch without sustaining damage.
Cease Fires are rubbish. The firing should cease when one side is defeated or surrenders.
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