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2005-08-30 Israel-Palestine

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Posted by anonymous5089 2005-08-30 10:18|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I think the rewards from leaving Gaza are many and manifold. Because leaving Gaza is not a singular act, it has dozens of linkages that change the whole situation, many of which are in Israel's favor.

It does force the Paleos to deal with themselves--it is damnably hard to blame a wall for your own, self-inflicted miseries. It is also hard to blame a wall for billions of dollars of aid money that somehow never gets used for its intended purposes.

It forces the Paleos and the Egyptians to deal with each other. Unless the Egyptians also build a wall to keep Paleos out, soon they will be pestered by them too. But unlike the Israelis, the Egyptians have no sense of humor or delicate touch in these matters. They will slaughter them if they misbehave.

On top of that, the Egyptians are Sunnis, and not prone to appreciate the Iranian backed Shiite Hizbullah moving into their new protectorate. After all, they are heretics.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-08-30 19:13|| 2005-08-30 19:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Egyptians... new protectorate.

Don't forget that Gaza belonged to Egypt before they lost the Six Day War -- and they ran it so well then, too.

/end sarcasm

Posted by trailing wife 2005-08-30 20:56|| 2005-08-30 20:56|| Front Page Top

#3 It's still a situation for the Paleos living in the Gaza: would they rather live under Paleo control, or be illegal aliens in Cairo?

Much to the horror of the Egyptians, I would suggest that the latter is high probability.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-08-30 21:50|| 2005-08-30 21:50|| Front Page Top

#4 It's been obvious that Sharon is 'calling their bluff' and that his actions have been coordinated with the Bush administration. Perhaps the poker player, Bush, even sold him on the concept. Now that they have a state to ruin for themselves.

I totally disagree with the idea that rockets and artillery coming from Gaza would be a problem. Israel has the capability for immmediate, accurate counterbattery fire. Also, they countrol the sea and could employ naval guns. The whole thing, happening in such a small area, would play out on video so it would be clear who 'started it.' I'd spring for the pay per view.

Posted by JAB 2005-08-30 22:03|| 2005-08-30 22:03|| Front Page Top

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