tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post1277424637774456534..comments2024-03-21T20:29:29.030+13:00Comments on Life Behind the <u>IR</u>on <u>D</u>rape: Israel in Gaza II: The Uncomfortable Truths On Both Sides.Mark Hubbardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-76914195397830578722014-08-06T08:27:44.738+12:002014-08-06T08:27:44.738+12:00True.True.Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-22427925879158478132014-08-05T23:19:03.512+12:002014-08-05T23:19:03.512+12:00Well I'm not sure either Mark, but if the more...Well I'm not sure either Mark, but if the more moderate citizens had doubts about supporting Hamas, the decision by USA to interfere and overrule the result of the election cannot have helped the moderate cause. It certainly destroyed any moral authority USA may have enjoyed. davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-86918963331273093072014-08-05T22:27:59.735+12:002014-08-05T22:27:59.735+12:00Not too sure about that ... (outside possibility.)...Not too sure about that ... (outside possibility.)Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-38607245399585230532014-08-05T18:40:52.148+12:002014-08-05T18:40:52.148+12:00One of our big mistakes was not to recognise Hamas...One of our big mistakes was not to recognise Hamas when they were democratically elected. I was always impressed by the way Muldoon operated, if he wanted something difficult done, he put his opponents in charge. Taking Hamas seriously was the best chance for moderating their actions.davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-756001486530986242014-07-27T17:04:31.974+12:002014-07-27T17:04:31.974+12:00Cheers Brendan. Will read.Cheers Brendan. Will read.Mark Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541153163041831880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560636882691523439.post-18980379263915358652014-07-27T16:55:45.370+12:002014-07-27T16:55:45.370+12:00Hi Mark
There is much in your post I agree with, ...Hi Mark<br /><br />There is much in your post I agree with, and some of it not so much. <br /><br />I suggest you read this article by Charles Krauthammer (below) that will help everyone gain additional perspective in a war where history is forgotten and only one side of the narrative is consistently reported.<br /><br /><br />http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-moral-clarity-in-gaza/2014/07/17/0adabe0c-0de4-11e4-8c9a-923ecc0c7d23_story.htmlBrendan McNeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02741263914308842497noreply@blogger.com