[rbmillerjr]

You are correct there is no retaliation, mythical or otherwise...we simply say what to do on a critical matter and they do it.

As Bush insisted we not exile or harm Arafat.

Is their any criticism, any line that could be crossed, that would have you criticize Bush. Never mind, we know that answer.

[Texasforever]

s Bush insisted we not exile or harm Arafat.

We did no such thing. Sharon ask for "written permission" like a damn kid wanting a hall pass. We did NOT tell Sharon to do anything. Once again Sharon is the one to blame.