Comments on: “The Only Exit Strategy”

By: Anderson

Anderson — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:47:28 +0000

As is Andersonâ??s definition of terrorism.

Killing civilians in order to spread terror for political purposes?

By: McGehee

McGehee — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:41:16 +0000

DC, your definition of the Middle East is non-standard.

As is Anderson's definition of terrorism.

madmatt:

obviously you didnâ��t hear about israelis spying on the pentagon so give me another $2.4billion a year answer.

All countries spy on other countries. We and the Brits spy on each other.

By: madmatt

madmatt — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:39:13 +0000

I am sure if israel had oil they would screw us and obviously you didn't hear about israelis spying on the pentagon so give me another $2.4billion a year answer.

By: Old War Dogs

Old War Dogs — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:23:36 +0000

Krauthammer: The Only Exit Strategy...

WASHINGTON -- There is crisis and there is opportunity. Amid the general wringing of hands over the seemingly endless and escalating Israel-Hezbollah fighting, everyone asks: Where will it end? The answer, blindingly clear, begins with understanding th...

By: Anderson

Anderson — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:15:28 +0000

A democratic friend in the Middle East that also doesnâ??t screw us for petro-dollars and doesnâ??t fund terrorism?

Yes, as the bombing of Beirut shows, Israel is much more DIY in that regard.

By: Herb

Herb — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:14:18 +0000

This war as well as the GWOT will go on for years to come. The one criterion for the end is to "Civilize" those who think in terms of killing for religious dogma. The problem is that most all Muslims are far beyond being "civilized" and will continue their quest for power until they are provided 72 virgins. Those who fail to see the value in having Israel as a friend, fail to understand what the war is all about or are "Just Plain Bigots"

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:57:15 +0000

A democratic friend in the Middle East that also doesnâ??t screw us for petro-dollars and doesnâ??t fund terrorism?

Turkey fits that bill, but I don't see us bending over backwards to help them out of their problems.

By: McGehee

McGehee — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:52:49 +0000

what exactly does the US get out of the relationship for that $2.5 billion a year?

A democratic friend in the Middle East that also doesn't screw us for petro-dollars and doesn't fund terrorism?

Just a guess.

By: A Blog For All

A Blog For All — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:39:27 +0000

Diplomacy and the Hounds of Hell, Part II...

It is understandable that Israeli leadership doesn't want to expand this conflict any further than it has to, but this goes back to a point I've been making since the latest round of fighting began - Hizbullah and Hamas are symptoms of the problem. T...

By: madmatt

madmatt — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:38:13 +0000

Why exactly do we always side with israel....other than the blatent bribery of aipac I mean....what exactly does the US get out of the relationship for that $2.5 billion a year? No oil, no imports, the hatred of the rest of the middle east is all I ever see from our support. This is a real question?

By: Steve Verdon

Steve Verdon — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:26:39 +0000

Hmmmm...good question Anderson, I'd love to see a serious answer to that one.

By: Liberty and Justice

Liberty and Justice — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:23:55 +0000

An Opportunity To Push Hizbollah Out Of Lebanon...

I must say that I wish for the UN to do this, but as we all know, the UN isn't doing anything. I'm in favor of a UN force in Southern Lebanon, but only after the threat posed by Hizbollah is removed. Again, we all know the UN will not fight against ...

By: Anderson

Anderson — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:59:06 +0000

Kevin Drum was wondering: Israel *occupied* parts of Lebanon until 2000, but couldn't destroy Hezbollah then. Why would it be able to do so now?