To: Lockbox
Mr. Barak is correct. It is almost impossible for one with Judeo-Christian ethics to expect Arabs to deal with us honestly and earnestly. That is why Arabs only respect the position of strength which means diplomacy is out.
To: vetvetdoug
The truth is completely alien to the arab culture. It would never occur to them to be honest about anything. If we've learned nothing else from the endless violence we must finally acknowledge that fact.
To: vetvetdoug
Read Leon Uris' THE HAJ. What an eye opener, and so on point for what we have seen and are seeing.
38 posted on
09/08/2002 5:34:58 PM PDT by
oldtimer
To: vetvetdoug
In my experience, they will very seldom admit fault or guilt. It's just not in them.
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