Sunday, January 29, 2006
Think the Hamas election is concerning because of what Hamas is? Think blaming everyone else but yourself is purely a Middle Eastern trait? Step in to the topsy-turvy world of Arab American News, where everything hinges on Israel and the United States...even peacemaking with genocidal Nazis.
The Arab American News: Hamas victory a huge opportunity for peace
...It is possible, but is Hamas willing? If the P.A. is kept as a quasi-government with symbolic authority only, Hamas will have little incentive to change – and Hamas will continue to try to win sovereignty by force. If the P.A. is granted real authority and power, Hamas will be forced to accept the responsibility that comes with it and become a political party. Since Israel and the U.S. determine the PA’s true authority, the ball is in their court...
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Well, if they put the choice like that, then let's think....Hmmmm.... Ok, I vote we leave them with symbolic power only in charge of a quasi-government and they don't change. Hey, it could be worse.
Nice find.