However, when the alternative to silence appears to be feeble expressions of concern and pledges to "work harder" towards peace, such as those proffered by our own Prime Minister, we have grounds to hope this is judicious.
As we saw from Lebanon 2006, in the case of Zimbabwe and that of the Congo, impotent bluster is ridiculous and arguably counterproductive.
And despite worrying portents, we shouldn't write him off yet. We shouldn't lose hope that the president elect has the wherewithal to advance the legal and moral rights of the Palestinian people upon acceding to office.
However, he doesn't have limitless moral authority. Ultimately, we shouldn't care whether he condemns the violence or not. Palestinians and Israeli children deserve more. What is he actually going to do for their sakes?
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Am I wrong that Obama did comment a couple of days ago, muttering something about peace but saying something simultaneously in support of Israel? I don't think I dreamed it because of the way I've been feeling about America since I heard the report.
Aye, I think you're wrong. Obama's 'office' has cited the 'only one president at a time' line and he's been stum since the airstrikes began.
hoping obama can actually use his charisma for some real results and not just hawaiian bathing suit shots..
thanks for the listing.. im honoured..
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