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2003-06-20 Middle East

Powell wants Palestinian militants controlled

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Posted by Frank G 2003-06-20 10:14 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 To misquote General Sherman, "The only good boomer is a dead boomer."

Posted by mojo 2003-06-20 11:01:07|| 2003-06-20 11:01:07|| Front Page Top

#2 ... An attempt to assassinate Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi last week led to the suicide bombing of a bus. More than 60 people died in the ensuing violence.

BullS**t! Contrary to popular belief, there is a tremendous amount of brainwashing, training and funding that goes into each of those boomer attempts. This was planned and prepared ahead of time, and at most, may have been held back until a suitable opportunity presented itself. In this case, Hamas could claim "just retribution", but it would have happened sooner or later.

Posted by Dripping Sarcasm 2003-06-20 11:45:06|| 2003-06-20 11:45:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Every report I have read from a major news source attributes the "breakdown" on the "road map" to this assasination attempt. Not ONE has even mentioned the fact that the assassination attempt only occurred AFTER Abbas specifically stated he would not crack down on Hamas. It was a textbook case of beheading the snake. A comparison can be made w. the US military strike (twice) at Saddam at personal residence, but I have not heard nearly the amount of criticism from the media on that one (and am not implying either warrants such criticism). It's such a blatant double standard.

Posted by mjh 2003-06-20 13:49:21|| 2003-06-20 13:49:21|| Front Page Top

#4 Speaking to reporters later after he met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, Powell said a cease-fire with Hamas would not be enough to get the U.S.-backed âroad mapâ to peace moving. He said he pressed Abbas not just to reach a cease-fire with Hamas and other militant groups but also to eliminate their capacity to attack Israelis.
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Take the spin for what its worth. I, for one, would normally be glad that Powell was so adamant, but he then went on to say:

âWe have to move urgently,â Powell said. âWe donât want time to pass without action taking place. ... We donât want terrorists to win.â

What's the rush, Colin? Haste makes waste, y'know.

Posted by Ptah 2003-06-20 17:35:26|| [www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2003-06-20 17:35:26|| Front Page Top

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