[Jhoffa_]

But the Jewish state showed no signs of complying with this directive and it was widely expected that Sharon's government would pursue its military offensive for a few days more.

Good.

I swear, it's like magic.

Whenever I think Dubya and the Administration are doing good, they reverse course.

There have been countless attempts at a negotiated peace and finally Isreal is doing what needs to be done. They are making a sweep and rounding up criminals, siezing arms and explosives that would have otherwise been used against them.

Lettem go! This needs to be done and frankly, I am suprised by Sharon's timid strategy in the face of everything that's happened.

Powell and Bush should warn others to STAY OUT of the conflict and then go play golf. Let this thing play itself out.

It's necessary, it's morally upright and it's long overdue. Let it go and leave it alone for heavens sake.

[samtheman]

I swear, it's like magic. Whenever I think Dubya and the Administration are doing good, they reverse course.

The true definition of a Centrist Republican. Which is all we have right now. Can we hope for better, sometime in the future? I don't know. Maybe the demographics just aren't there anymore. Maybe a strongly pro-US military centrist Republican --- with all the flaws that come with "centrist" --- is the best we can hope for, the most we can vote for, given our voting strength in the new, diverse America.