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In reply to the discussion: Zakaria: What the Palestinians should do. [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)3. Never been tried before
In fact, I would imagine it would send (mostly positive) shock-waves around the world.
Imagine the leadership of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other "militant" groups making a joint statement that they are committed to non-violence and living in peace with Israel.
It has the potential to be revolutionary and trans-formative.
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Ah yes, you're going to tell me about "typical progressives" AND "typical palestinians"
Scootaloo
Dec 2012
#62
So if you have no idea and no evidence the PLO would fund Palestinian PeaceNow....
shira
Dec 2012
#82
The West Bank has been peaceful for years. What has that got them besides less land?
Recursion
Dec 2012
#10
International pariah, incapable and disinterested in serious negotiations, tilting
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#67
Area A is a wonder 55% of Palestinians in the West Bank live there on 18% of the land
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#63
Yeah, just like Pine Ridge in South Dakota has been under Indian governance
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#38
You really want to compare the Palestinian situation to that of Native Americans?
oberliner
Dec 2012
#43
Ballpark figure of number of Native Americans killed from, say, 1620 onwards?
oberliner
Dec 2012
#47
Gaza has no right to control its own borders, its own air space, its own immigration policy,
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#64