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January 08, 2007
Hamas Is An Obstacle To Peace
You say you know this already? Old news? Well let me say that you really didn't know this until you read it from first term Representative Keith Ellison. The template set forth by the roadmap for peace currently provides the best outline for achieving a two-state solution to bringing about a lasting settlement. Right now Hamas represents the greatest obstacle to this path, and until Hamas denounces terrorism, recognizes the absolute right of Israel to exist peacefully and honors past agreements, it cannot be considered legitimate partners in this process. Sensible and moderate elements in Palestinian society could possibly provide credible negotiating partners. The United States should encourage dialogue with peaceful Palestinian leaders that recognize Israel, condemn terrorism, and honor past accords.Which is exactly what Israel is asking for. Surprised? Me too. Just wait until you hear what he has to say about Iran. The other serious threat to the security of the region is Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. This must be stopped. A nuclear-armed Iran would upset the strategic balance in the region and pose a clear threat to world peace. Iran's sponsorship of international terrorism as well as financial aid to terrorist organizations endangers peace around the globe. I believe that the United States must engage Iran in a diplomatically meaningful way, through direct or multi-lateral negotiations, before resorting to military force.Wow. What with the Jefferson Koran flare up and his former membership in the Nation of Islam, I expected the worst from Ellison. Perhaps he had his Malcolm X moment. A change of heart about whitey. And in Keith's case about the Jews. I'm going to keep an eye on him. It is possible he is the moderate Muslim we have been looking for. Gates of Vienna has a suggestion for Ellison. H/T Sand Monkey Cross Posted at Power and Control posted by Simon on 01.08.07 at 12:49 PM
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Anon. The thought had occured to me as well. It is possible that due to what has happenened in "Palestine" i.e. Saudis support them for years and then Iran bought them off - that the Arabs have finally decided that peace is in their interest. In other words Iran is a bigger danger than Israel. Purely tinfoil hat speculation at this point though. M. Simon · January 8, 2007 04:53 PM Post a comment
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Well, Iran is Shi'a, is Ellison Sunni? Wouldn't be so hard to understand then, would it?
Maybe I'm being overly cynical, it would be hard, even for a Sunni lambasting Shi'a Hamas, to take Israel's side.