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To: jwfiv
Actually, they see Arafat as a traitor to the cause now! IE: he has capitulated to the west!

Cudos to the Bush admin. for setting this up and planting the seeds. Arafat will likely be eliminated by his own people and in the confusion a new leadership will emerge eventually. They should use the media pulpit to great effect and moderate the current attitude of most by telling the truth.

You may call me optimistic but this is the way I see this playing out over time. (barring some unforseen event)

16 posted on 05/03/2002 7:51:36 AM PDT by Cold Heat
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To: wirestripper
Anybody else would be an improvement. I can't imagine ANYONE being WORSE that Arafat......
The expression "better the devil you know" doesn't work in this case!
41 posted on 05/03/2002 8:41:25 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: wirestripper
Arafat will likely be eliminated by his own people

Thats a near certainty! Can't recall an Islamic/Mid East government changing leadership other than via assassination/takeover, or death of the strongman, who is then replaced by his son.

The butt-kicking lesson the Israeli's dealt - after an amazing display of restraint, was mostly visited on people who will have no say in Arafat's replacement. I doubt this coming change of leadership will improve their life much. Hope I'm wrong.

43 posted on 05/03/2002 8:42:49 AM PDT by Don Carlos
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To: wirestripper
Arab leaders are short-sighted rudderless despots. A bit of double dealing ought to set them one against the other. Come on CIA and Mossad, sow disinformation, discord and factionalism among them. It is simpler, cheaper, and so much more fun than direct confrontation.
184 posted on 05/04/2002 9:06:05 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie
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