Israel to Condi: 'Back off.' [View All]

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From the excellent Steve Clemons over at The Washington Note:

Although I do not have independent confirmation, I heard the rumor from a well-placed source that Secretary of State Rice attempted to increase pressure on Israel to stand down and to demonstrate "restraint". The rumor is that she was told flatly by the Prime Minister's office to "back off".

http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/001533.php

That's it, kids. The days of the US having any sort of foreign policy gravitasse are done, over, gone. Bush and his gang have destroyed it, and as long as their side has the reins of this government, it'll never be back.

If our staunchest ally won't listen to us, what do you think our enemies are going to do?

- as