Quote Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
So is it okay to make fun of or mock those who just died, or suffered a great, crippling stroke?
Yes, the same happened with regard to Yasser Arafat during his sickbed and death. However, I agree that it is rather tasteless.
Quote Originally Posted by Crazed Rabbit
As to the topic - I dun't know how agressive the politicians who'd take over are compared to Sharon. If his successor is percieved as weaker, it could spark another wave of Palestinian suiciders. An aggressive one could say 'nuts' to the press and invade Palestine, inflaming tensions.
Nobody knows. Olmert is a right-wing nut who in his heart of hearts would love to re-invade Gaza and rebuild the settlements, which is certainly not the way to go. Peretz is a left-wing idealist who wants to talk directly to Abbas and bypass any roadmap, which I am not sure is the best way to go. A final settlement would have to involve the wider region, and this in turn would have to involve the great powers and the UN.