In news from The Forward, "Bush Administration Vows To Boycott Hamas Militants Elected in Territories," with thanks to III44(?, my apologies).
The Bush administration "will neither recognize nor engage with" members of Hamas or Hezbollah who are elected to office unless the two militant groups disarm, a top American diplomat told the Forward.David Satterfield, the second-ranking official at the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, said that the Bush administration is not attempting to block the groups from participating in Palestinian or Lebanese elections. But, he added, the Bush administration would only recognize armed militant groups "if they lay down their arms."
Satterfield's comments, which appeared to overturn several earlier remarks from the American brass, come as Hamas and Hezbollah officials are vowing to hold on to their weapons.
But, as Daniel Pipes and others here have repeatedly pointed out, how would this alter the overall goals of these groups? How would laying down their arms change their goal of destroying Israel?
But, as Daniel Pipes and others here have repeatedly pointed out, how would this alter the overall goals of these groups?
By flattering them first?
Calming things down so that things spoken can be heard?
Isa 14:31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.
The Koran doesn't even mention the name Palestine - and the Hamas are proud of that book.
The whole body of Islam - along with the U.N. have only been using them.
Will this message get out?
Who knows? Time will tell.
Lies, Damn Lies, And the War on Terror
If they lay down arms then Condoleeza Rice will pay them a monthly stipend...and they can buy new ones.
Umm, I may be missing something here, but if they "lay down their arms," then they...wouldn't be "armed militant groups" anymore. OK, I'm baffled here. Whatever. It's 4:30 in the morning here. I'll read it again in a few hours and see if it makes more sense.
Wise up, Bush Administration! Stop being Dhimmis! Hamas may well AGREE to lay down arms, but if so, only to regroup for a later attack. I believe that "The Prophet" advocated that tactic, to call a truce for a short period. Remember, deceiving the infidels is inherent in Islam.
SAYING that they are laying down arms is not the same as ACTUALLY laying down arms. The term 'meaningful dialogue' has no meaning to Hamas because, as Daniel Pipes has over and over pointed out, their goal is the destruction of Israel. Furthermore, these Islamists are shape-shifters (as in werewolves, vampires, etc.). Can't pin 'em down.
I believe that "The Prophet" advocated that tactic, to call a truce for a short period. Remember, deceiving the infidels is inherent in Islam.
WatchfulEye?
Yep ...and here is one of them:
004.094 O ye who believe! When ye ''''go abroad'''' in the cause of Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to any one who offers you a salutation: "Thou art none of a believer!" Therefore carefully investigate.
Beth,
Thank you for giving me the citation from the Koran. I was hoping you'd get back to me as I knew that you would be able to cite the proof to which I was referring.
Certainly, all Christians should go to the link you provide here on Jihad Watch.