Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

[Rick Louden]

Its hard to see the Saudi Royal family signing a peace treaty with Israel these days. Although I don't claim any special knowledge of the politics there, I suspect they will be lucky to still be in power 5 years from now as it is, and any positive action toward Israel, right or wrong, might accelerate their fall from power.

Zeev, I was really surprised to see Bush stand up with Sharon and draw a hard line regarding the settlements. I see absolutely no benefit and enormous harm in such a statement. Can you shed any light on the thought process there? Although I voted for Bush and have given him the benefit of the doubt in many of his decisions where I assume we don't have all the information he does, I can't figure out why he took this stand....particularly at this point in time.

Kerry or Bush.....what a choice! How about Zeev for President??? (vbg)

Rick