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2007-03-05 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

WND : Syrian terrorists claim 1st attack against Israel

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Posted by anonymous5089 2007-03-05 08:05|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 LH, Gromgoru, Olmert from the US side of the pond looks like a dithering idiot and I've been critical of what he's done, and even more critical of what he hasn't done. It occurred to me though that maybe I'm missing something. One has to give credit where it's due; he's Israel's PM and no one reaches that high estate without having a pretty sharp brain. But last summer was such a glorious opportunity to just smash Hezb and he just totally blew it in a way I can't see any of his predecessors doing.

So what is it with this guy? Is he really as clueless as last summer's Lebanon debacle makes him appear? TW said you guys would probably have a better handle on this than anyone else in the 'Burg. I'd be glad to read your opinions.

Posted by mac 2007-03-05 09:04|| 2007-03-05 09:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Hint mac. Israel is US client and not an independent state

Posted by gromgoru 2007-03-05 10:31|| 2007-03-05 10:31|| Front Page Top

#3 That's not the way Old Spook saw it at the time.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-03-05 10:40|| 2007-03-05 10:40|| Front Page Top

#4 gromgoru: Hint mac. Israel is US client and not an independent state

Olmert's breech of sacred duty is America's fault?

OY

Posted by RD 2007-03-05 11:26|| 2007-03-05 11:26|| Front Page Top

#5 ...They threw the mines over the border?...Cripes...*sound of head slamming against desk

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2007-03-05 12:14|| 2007-03-05 12:14|| Front Page Top

#6 RD, I think what grom is getting at is, the U.S. pressured Israel to stop.

I can see some merit to the arguement. OTOH, Ohlmert had every reason to tell Bush, "I'm sorry, but this must be done."

Lets face it, Ohlmert caved.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-03-05 12:52|| 2007-03-05 12:52|| Front Page Top

#7 the money quote:

Syria learned from Hezbollah's military campaign against Israel that "fighting" is more effective than peace negotiations

tells you all you need to know....

Posted by Abu do you love 2007-03-05 13:07|| 2007-03-05 13:07|| Front Page Top

#8 Golan belongs to Israel.End of that dispute.
Pull my finger, Syria.

Posted by newc">newc 2007-03-05 14:15|| 2007-03-05 14:15|| Front Page Top

#9 If only Israel, the United States and indeed what remains of the free world would also figure out that fighting is more effective than peace negotiations.

I for one could care less if vast swathes of the Earth "like" us or not. I have developed a thoroughgoing hatred of much of the world and I would like to see that expressed in policy.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-03-05 16:37|| 2007-03-05 16:37|| Front Page Top

#10 Hint mac. Israel is US client and not an independent state

Do you blame it on the dog too?

Posted by Pappy 2007-03-05 20:39|| 2007-03-05 20:39|| Front Page Top

#11 Must mean Syira has learned that focusing asymmetric attacks on Israeli infantry, NOT Armored Vehix, for the MSM is more effective than facing the IDF directly, or openly.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-03-05 22:21|| 2007-03-05 22:21|| Front Page Top

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