JERUSALEM: US officials were working frantically last night to prevent the collapse of peace talks today and tomorrow between Israel and the Palestinians as high-ranking officials from both sides indicated they shared no common ground on any subject.um, yup, that just about sums it up....
| This was all for Bambi so that he could look statesman-like. I think he figured that his august aura and personality would squeeze some sort of agreement out of the Israelis that he could then wave as some sort of monumental achievement. That in turn would help blunt the coming November election by making it look like the Democrats could get something done. But it isn't happening because the Israelis see through this. Further, the ineffectual Mohmoud Abbas can't deliver the Paleos. So no agreement, and Bambi (and the U.S.) looks weaker than ever. Nice going, champ ... |