You take a bit I wrote on propaganda from the anti-Bush/anti-Israeli lot and convert it into a mild tirade (is that oxymoronic?) against the Bush people.
All they do in a situation like that is repeat what they are told to a photo-opportunity. They all do it. As soon as you realize there is precious little difference between the Demicans and the Republicrats - you'll start thinking again.
Harry ---------------------------------------------------
Brad wrote:
Harry Pollard wrote:
D & N,[snip]
Propaganda from the alternative press - as little of interest as propaganda from the right.
Look at this nonsense:
"The damage control took the form of a joint attack on the Erez checkpoint by
the three factions, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Al-aqsa Martyrs Brigade. The
operation, clever and successful, was designed to send a complex message. It
showcased the tactical ability of the factions to deliver a sophisticated
military blow on demand. In doing that, it called attention to the vacuity
of IDF promises to quash the resistance. It also sent a message of unity to
Abbas, reminding him that he has no authority to surrender to Israel."
HARRY: This takes on the aspect of El Alamein or the D-Day landings.
In fact, it was a raid on a post manned by three Israeli reservists and an officer. They were probably half asleep - paying little attention - not a good thing. The four Israelis were killed while the Palestinians lost three men.
But, doesn't "a joint attack on the Erez checkpoint by the three factions, Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Al-aqsa Martyrs Brigade" sound great?
Unfortunately, this tripe is swallowed whole by people who have already made their minds up and who wouldn't dream of checking on the "absolute truth".
This reminds me of the way the Bush administration kept upping the damage inflicted by the "911" attack here in the USA.
Early on, the damage was estimated at US$40 billion. But later the Bush administration mouthpieces like Condeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and Rummy said it might be US$200 billion. Just in case the American People weren't already afraid enough of Saddam Hussein....
Of course the damage might have been a lot less had we had intelligent leadership in our own government -- not to mention having leaders in the Argiculture Department who let their employees know that they really should tell their managers when somebody came in their office and threatened to kill them....
\brad mccormick
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