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Monday, August 07, 2006China e-Lobby: Ignorant Comment of the DayAt least now we know why Jim Webb dropped the "Born Fighting" slogan; so he could negotiate with regimes supporting terrorism: Ignorant Comment of the Day: Normally, the author of a piece takes this dubious honor, not a subject. However, an exception must be made for Virginia Senate candidate James Webb, who proposed negotiations with the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad (Washington Times). What earned Webb the ICOD label was his reason for believing Assad could be convinced to break off his alliance with Tehran: "There is a way to cut Syria away from Iran. It is not a natural alliance. The Sunnis are a secular society" (emphasis added). Putting aside the Khomeinists' ability to work with Osama bin Laden's son and heir, Webb apparently is unaware that Assad is an Allawite Shiite. As for the larger issue of Syria, former Pentagon official David Schenker details the reasons why those who think like Webb are so far off base (Weekly Standard).Talk about a shallow understanding of the Middle East. Mr. McGuire is correct in the analysis that there is no separating Syria and Iran. Even if the differences could be emphasized, there is a common bond between the two: a hate for Israel. If you aren't reading D.J. McGuire's blog, you are missing out.
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JEFFERSONIAD POLL: Whom do you support for Virginia Attorney General?1) John Brownlee2) Ken Cuccinelli AboutShaunKenney.com is one of Virginia's oldest political blogs, focusing on the role of religion and politics in public life. Shaun Kenney, 30, lives in Fluvanna County, Virginia.ContactThe Jeffersoniad
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1 Comments:
And you're saying Webb has a shallow understanding of the middle east? Do you actually believe those words as the come out of your mouth?
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