Mark my words, this is a big Rope-a-Dope by the Bush/Rice/Bolton team.
We have now done what the international community demands: brokered a cease fire. However, we know very well that it will never last because neither the Hezbos, Syria nor Iran will ultimately honor it.
Just look closely at the wording the Lebanese government used when they agreed to it. Their statement is chock full of phrases which I'll paraphrase: "If the U.N. is going to enforce this cease fire; if this cease fire has Kofi Anan's support," etc. They're looking for the status quo that they have enjoyed with the U.N. presence there for years, which has allowed Syrian and Iranian arms, troops and intelligence services full access to Lebanon.
No, this was a very shrewd move by Bush, Rice and Bolton. They know the job needs to be finished. The cease fire will soon be violated (if it even has a chance to go into affect), and then Israel will have the green light to take off the gloves with a renewed vengeance -- and U.N. support. --Brilliant!
Your post was excellent and spot on FRiend.
However, I am shocked at how overtly stupid Syria is acting. They will be decimated far more quickly than the Hezzie guerillas.
I just heard Fox News talking about the Hezzie minister being called from a cabinet meeting. It seems that the Hezzies will refuse to disarm.
I believe that will violate the cease-fire agreement?
How long before we can get 17 UN resolutions?
I agree with your points. I believe that same thing. The Israelis agreed to this because any Hezzy rocket launch at Israel breaks the ceasefire while at the same time, Israel gets to move freely about Lebanon until a force gets into place.
No country in its right mind will send troops to Lebanon while the Israeli military is active.
"come out and play hezzies"