[Alpha Kodiak]

Originally posted by Aloofi:
Yes, of course I agree that a solution must be found. But the truth is that I don't have any real hope for a peaceful solution, at least with the current generation. So that's mean that I don't have an answer. We are in a big deep hole and I don't see a way out. And I'm telling you, is not just pessimism, is the reality i see on the field.

I fear that you may be right in this. This is a conflict that is rooted in the history of both Arab and Israeli, all the way back to Isaac and Ishmael. I find it hugely frustrating that every time a movement towards peace begins, the Palestinians pick up their bombing campaign. Clearly, their leadership does not want peace. Then, Israel responds to the attacks, sometimes even-handedly, sometimes in (in my mind) understandable overreaction, and Israel gets blamed for being too violent. I just don't get it.

On a side note, I found this link and thought it was funny that, as much as you don't like Bush and think he is taking a pro-Arab stance, this author doesn't like Bush and thinks he is taking a pro-Israeli stance. (Note that I do NOT agree with what he says, I just find it amusing that both sides feel that Bush is on the other side.)