For example, was Condi's statement what she thought, or was it something she needed to say in order to let the moderate Arabs know that Israel is operating independently? Di Omert lie to her, change his mind, or operate according to an agreed-to script?
And that's just those two. When you add in the media, the lower-level state department weenies, the liberals in the Israeli government, etc. there are just too many variables to make any speculation productive.
News is breaking so fast I can't keep up...and can't type fast enough with my injured hand!
Question:
Has there been any major statement out of any of the following denouncing Israel the Qana incident:
Saudis?
Egypt?
Kuwait?
UAE?
Qatar?
Turkey?
Who have I forgotten?
Maybe I missed it, but I don't think there have been any.
I think Condi's been juggling a lot more balls than just Israel and Lebanon. Could there be a consensus coming together in the "moderate" Arab states that NOW is the time to deal with the threat of Iran/al Queda/Hezbolah?
We should be watching those other ME capitals more closely.