that was then; this is now

Submitted by john w mcginley (United States), Dec 11, 2011 at 19:41

To his credit candidate Gingrich has already backed away from his ill-considered foay into the genesis of "Palestine" and "The Palestinians." Gingrich is a realist, in the final analysis. It doesn't really matter that the "Palestinian People" is an invention. So was the Modern State of Israel. These two inventions have created their respective mytholgies and now face each other in the real world. Prime Minister Netanyahu knows the "truth" about the genesis of the "Palestinian People." His higher intelligence realizes that such a "truth" is worth nothing in the real world we live in.

Time and Tide have erased the relevance of that "truth." There will be a two-state solution or continuation of a painful stand-off. Either way, Israel must remain strong and steadfast and bring about a two-state solution which does not compromise the essential interests of Israel. This can be done. But let this be Israel's caveat: Hebron will be fully integrated into "erets yishrael" or there will be no two-state solution. Period. Israel is the stronger party to these negotiations and should stand firm on this matter. If there is a two-state solution which excludes one of Israel's Four Holy Cities shame will be the calling card for the People Israel.

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