Josh Marshall (TPM): On Expelling Arafat

[Dudley_DUright]

Now THIS is sarcasm.

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Set aside whatever you might think of Arafat and just consider how many positive things would flow from this decision.

On the positive side, expelling Arafat would confirm Israel's already ample support in Europe and around the world. It would strengthen the hand of accomodationist Arab governments like Jordan and allow pro-Israel Palestinian parties on the West Bank a chance to breath free. And of course since Arafat wouldn't have access to like a phone or anything there'd be no way he could continue to exercise control within the PA just as he now does from Ramallah.

So many upsides and no drawbacks.

What a great idea.

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[KoKo]

1. I still don't get it after reading his comments......Good Idea/Bad Idea?

The sarcasm just didn't come through for me? :shrug:

[Dudley_DUright]

2. Bad idea

The clue is the bit about the phone. I had to read it twice to get what he was saying.