>> I think this misses the point. If the Israeli's are correct than it proves that >Arafat has lied consistently to all about his goals objectives and strategies. Lied >to the world. > >Absolutely valid point there. You sound a bit surprised.
I am not surprised at all. But it does indicate that Palestine is lead by someone who is not interested in pursuing peace for his people. This one of the points the Israel and its supporters have made repeatedly to explain their actions. I think it is neither surprising nor very strange that Arafat with his public face negotiates and mediates while behind the >scene follows his own agenda. But if we accept these statements as true then we now know that Arafat's agenda is war not peace. That the suicide bombing of civilians is part of his agenda. That the passover bombing was part of his plan. By the way have any of the human rights groups branded this act as a war crime? Maybe this is a ploy >from Sharon to destroy Arafats credibility, the final strike to the heart of his >opponent so to speak, maybe it's really true. Only time will tell. Agreed but I am betting it is true > >I don't think Sharon is all niceness and honesty either. I really don't believe >Sharon told us everything he really envisiones for the future of his country. I am no fan of Sharon but it seems to me he has been too honest. He has said he won't negotiate until the violence stops. This is not a very popular decision with the US or the international community. He has said he does not trust Arafat. He has not said Israel will not attack the settlements and then turned around and attacked the settlements. Lying occurs all the time but this is a central lie;
