Why Now?
I admit that I'm writing about something I know next to nothing about, but I have to believe that one of the main reasons that the Israelis have done this now is that in 18 days, knee-jerk approval of any military action in the Middle East will not likely be one of the hallmarks of US foreign policy. And by then, what is done will be done.
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Yeah Rumpole. A couple of people have alluded to this in their comments over the last few days.
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Good post.
January 3, 2009 8:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
reasons that the Israelis have done this now
I suppose the only bit of light is the meta-communication:They assess Prez as likely to be less in their pocket; we merely hope he will be.
January 4, 2009 3:28 AM | Reply | Permalink
I have to agree with you. Either what you said, or they thought Obama didn't have enough to keep him busy with the status quo ante.
January 4, 2009 5:00 PM | Reply | Permalink