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Ex-Y. professor says Bush worsened Arab-Israeli conflict

The difficulty with Mr. Kader's assertion that we need to be involved in the process is that there is no way to win by getting involved. Yes, the Arab world cares deeply about the issue (in large part because they got beat soundly by the Israelis, and they are not the best at letting go of a grudge), but they care about it only in terms of caring that Israel loses. Even if we were completely neutral about the issue (which, honestly, we aren't), we couldn't give the Palestinians and Arabs what they want, because that would require putting Israel in an untenable situation, as far as their national security is concerned. The only way to make the Arabs, Palestinians, and Mr. Kader happy would be to consign Israel to an indefinite period of hoping that the Arabs keep their word and don't obliterate them. Mr. Kader is obviously a smart man, but he can't believe Israel is stupid enough to believe that every Arab nation and every terrorist group would keep their word, can he?

Unrealistic - don't drink the koolaid! There are other options and with the right administration we can let go of this "tough talk diplomacy" and really work with the Arab-Israeli groups. Helping these countries to a resolution has everything to do with peace in Iraq. If Tony Blair with the help of other Brits and Americans can settle the long-standing Irish feud the same can be done with Palestinians and Israelis. Doing more of the same won't work!

It may be difficult and appear to be a no-win to get involved. But iis definately a no-win not to be involved. Hopefully, this will improve after the Bush/chenet fiasco ends.

Don't negotiate with terrorists, kill them.

we dont have to be a proffesor to see the obvious

We don't talk to them, not because we don't "like" them, but because they are murderous and evil and don't want to talk unless we are there to capitulate to their genocidal evil agenda. (did I mention evil?)

Kissing up to terrorist thugs (the Carter way) has accomplished nothing (don't confuse photo ops with actual progress)

We should stay out of the conflict as much as possible but stand ready to provide overwhelming (OBLITERATING) support to democracies in the region when they are attacked by terrorist states.

It is fashionable in some circles to criticize the best hope for freedom in the world (USA) while apologizing for unspeakable evil; but most Americans don't buy that.

I don't agree with this. Under President Bush, the US sent several delegations to iron out things between the Israelis and the Palestines. The problem is, this is a religious struggle and from religious belief of ownership/control. We can lead the horse to the water but if the horse does not want to drink, the horse will not drink. We can spend our time and money to help someone that needs help. For that part of the world, they want people to feel sorry for them at the same time they refuse to cooperate when help is offered.

K. seems to have his ducks in order. He is well educated, well traveled, experienced, and now truthful. It is the truth that upsets the narrow minded. He is not the only one on the scene who wonders why the Bush adm. has suddenly started the peace talks again. Some say it is for legacy. Probably. It certainly won't lead to any success, done so johnny-come-lately and with puffiness.

No, Bush blew another one. That is all. Not surprising when you consider you were not to ask about his past drug use, and where he was in Alabama when other men we off fighting a war.

Not surprising. Keep telling it, K.

Bush did what the Iraquis wanted. He got rid fo a non-religious dictator and what happened? The religeous factions started fighting each other.
To think that any peace accord between a Jewish country and Islamic countries is an absurdity.
Bush made the mistake of getting rid of Iran's only Arab enemy in the region. SADDAM HUSSEIN!