[ThreeOfSeven]

The Palestinians could have assimilated themslves into a prosperous democracy, and had rights. But instead they opted for hate.

The Palestinians may still be able to assimilate themselves into a prosperous democracy, if they can finally shake off the Israeli occupation.

[Cobra Scott]

And which prosperous democracy would that be?

I maintain that total annexation and assimilation, by force, is the only salvation they will know.

[liberalism=failure]

The Palestinians may still be able to assimilate themselves into a prosperous democracy, if they can finally shake off the Israeli occupation.

Every Muslim country except Turkey is autocratic. I.e. only one muslim country out of the 50 or 60 out there is democratic.

Sounds like pretty damn lousy odds to me.