This issue is deeply dividing the Left. I've lurked on Democratic Underground and Smirking Chimp, and posted on other "non-partisan" sites. Two-thirds of the Left supports the Palestinian Authority, one-third supports Israel, and they're fighting like cats and dogs. The level of acrimony on some of their threads is quite entertaining.
Some of the old-timers over there are lamenting the large influx of new members, many of whom have Arabic screen names and draft posts that indicate English is not their native language. I predict that at least part of the pro-Israel Left will end up looking for a new home, and we should be prepared to welcome them with courtesy and respect. This is a great opporunity to break up the Left's cobbled-together coalition.
Some of the old-timers over there are lamenting the large influx of new members, many of whom have Arabic screen names and draft posts that indicate English is not their native language. I predict that at least part of the pro-Israel Left will end up looking for a new home, and we should be prepared to welcome them with courtesy and respect. This is a great opporunity to break up the Left's cobbled-together coalition.You're right, though you must recognize they are adding to their coalition at the same time.
Ever go to www.arabia.com? Click English in the upper left (unless you have an arabic translator) and visit the forums.