Pelosi's Misguided Middle East Visit

[madeline_con]

Pelosi's Misguided Middle East Visit
Dr. Marcy Newman, Electronic Lebanon, 5 April 2007

Perhaps Pelosi genuinely wants to secure peace in the region. If this were the case, however, we would have seen some indication of balance in her fact-finding mission. While in Israel, Pelosi discussed her visits with the families of Israeli soldiers taken last summer in Gaza and Lebanon, naming them and relaying stories about them. Not once was a Palestinian or Lebanese killed or wounded in Israel's wars dignified with any such humanizing gesture.

http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article6770.shtml

I found this on Electronic Lebanon, of the family of sites begun by the Electronic Intifada. I thought it was interesting. Your thoughts?

[Erika]

1. Pelosi seeks peace with more balls than the GOP could dream of

One classy and brave lady.

[madeline_con]

2. I didn't realize she was so biased toward Israel.

I'm not sure I'm such a big fan anymore. That's not to say she isn't doing a great job, but I wish she could be more fair.

[aquart]

5. Wow. What a horrible thing.

That's sure a disqualifier for lots of people.

But I'm sure you're more than fair to the Palestinians. Let me know the day you're fair to Israel.

[greyl]

3. It's saying Pelosi could do better, and I agree.

I don't think Newman is saying the Republican visits to the region are superior to Pelosi's, she's trying to encourage an escalation in peace talks and acceptance of responsibility.

[melody]

4. That's the way to encourage the progressives -- criticize their every move

That's right -- don't criticize people doing the real harm, aim at the one person trying to make progress.
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