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Candid and positive

The Washington Post reports that George Mitchell has left Syria and headed to Israel with good news: Earlier in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the former U.S. senator said that he had “just completed a very candid and positive conversation with … Continue reading

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Getting to “no” you

via memeorandum The New York Times reports that Obama sends special envoy to Mideast Mr. Obama reined in expectations for Mr. Mitchell’s maiden trip, saying it was intended mainly as a listening and learning exercise. But Mr. Mitchell will also … Continue reading

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Evenhanded in an uneven situation

George Mitchell has been appointed an envoy to the Middle East. (via memeorandum) Apparently the conflict of interest in his report on steroid use in baseball has been forgotten. Lefties are of course are hyping the fact that pro-Israel advocates … Continue reading

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New president, old paradigm

The New York Times is happy with the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. And of course the Times draws the wrong lessons. The Israelis have tough decisions ahead, starting with their vote next month for a new prime minister. We … Continue reading

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