Reply #34: Be realistic [View All]

[eissa]

How could he have met with any Palestinian, or even moderate Israelis, when he was visiting the country as a guest of AIPAC? What was he supposed to say on that trip -- "I think we should freeze aid to Israel until you improve your treatment of Palestinians?" Dean was criticized by Lieberman (and I believe other candidates, but I have no links) when he criticized the Israeli government (I suppose you're going to say he should have done it to Sharon's face instead of over here), has called for the removal of settlements, better living conditions for the Palestinians, and as far as I have heard during one of the debates, was the only candidate to touch upon the continued harassment of Arabs under the Patriot Act.