VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] It will probably be Armitage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] i vote that they send you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Ali? Werent they friends? Jesse Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 i vote that they send you. 112785[/snapback] Kinda answer i expected...I feel the Administration should send an official that shows our wishes to use this death as an opening to work on the peace process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Kinda answer i expected...I feel the Administration should send an official that shows our wishes to use this death as an opening to work on the peace process 112793[/snapback] I don't think we should honor a mass murderer with our presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 I don't think we should honor a mass murderer with our presence. 112796[/snapback] That may be you impression, but our esteemed leader is not as stupid as we know he is....there will be a ranking official at the funeral of Arafat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Send Al Sharpton...or better yet...Joe Lieberman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 My vote goes to Triumph the Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] How about Tim McVeigh? Oops, too late. I think Terry Nichols is still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 A statue of Leon Klinghoffer should make an appropriate appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 How about Tim McVeigh? Oops, too late. I think Terry Nichols is still avaiable. 112820[/snapback] Ask a decent question...get all this stevestojan...try to think about the question separate from you own feelings...use your minds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 That may be you impression, but our esteemed leader is not as stupid as we know he is....there will be a ranking official at the funeral of Arafat 112802[/snapback] Which would be a mistake. We'd be honoring the life of one of the worst criminals in history. But that's just my informed and enlightened opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Send Al Sharpton...or better yet...Joe Lieberman! 112806[/snapback] I like the idea of sending Sharpton, maybe we can work out a deal. 12 sticks of incense and a barrel of crude to be named later if they keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] I'm disgusted we have to send anyone, frankly. But...setting emotion aside, and recognizing the practical matter of representation at the funeral demonstrating a level of recognition of the PA that could help foster peace in the region...Armitage would be a reasonable choice. Dan Kurtzer (US Ambassador to Israel) would send an interesting message to both Israel and the PA. And sending John Danforth would be entertaining for the confusion it would cause. My preference emotionally, though, would be to send General Michael W. Hagee...because Arafat deserves to be escorted to Hell by a Marine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 Which would be a mistake. We'd be honoring the life of one of the worst criminals in history. But that's just my informed and enlightened opinion. 112832[/snapback] So now is the time to give up on any peace process in the Middle East by our administration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I'm disgusted we have to send anyone, frankly. But...setting emotion aside, and recognizing the practical matter of representation at the funeral demonstrating a level of recognition of the PA that could help foster peace in the region...Armitage would be a reasonable choice. Dan Kurtzer (US Ambassador to Israel) would send an interesting message to both Israel and the PA. And sending John Danforth would be entertaining for the confusion it would cause. My preference emotionally, though, would be to send General Michael W. Hagee...because Arafat deserves to be escorted to Hell by a Marine... 112837[/snapback] Why not send John Kerry? We have no use for HIM here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Ask a decent question...get all this stevestojan...try to think about the question separate from you own feelings...use your minds 112831[/snapback] are you really the person to wage war on people that throw out a periodic sarcastic post? this just in...the house with glass windows just went on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 I'm disgusted we have to send anyone, frankly. But...setting emotion aside, and recognizing the practical matter of representation at the funeral demonstrating a level of recognition of the PA that could help foster peace in the region...Armitage would be a reasonable choice. Dan Kurtzer (US Ambassador to Israel) would send an interesting message to both Israel and the PA. And sending John Danforth would be entertaining for the confusion it would cause. My preference emotionally, though, would be to send General Michael W. Hagee...because Arafat deserves to be escorted to Hell by a Marine... 112837[/snapback] Thanks DC..that was the type on answer i expected.....i disliked the man too....but there are greater issues still remaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 So now is the time to give up on any peace process in the Middle East by our administration? 112839[/snapback] The only hope for peace in the Middle East iffor the Palestinians to quit blowing themselves and Israelis up. And no amount of US diplomacy will ever stop that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] Bush went out of his way to avoid shaking his hand and a couple of years ago publically called for his removal from leadership of the Palestinian Authority. I'd be surprised if he sent anyone, unless it was more in the interest of reaching out to Arafat's successors than actually paying respects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Ask a decent question...get all this stevestojan...try to think about the question separate from you own feelings...use your minds 112831[/snapback] You've yet to tell us who you would send? Use your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 are you really the person to wage war on people that throw out a periodic sarcastic post?this just in...the house with glass windows just went on the market. 112841[/snapback] I have never read any post you have wrote that had an ounce of sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 You've yet to tell us who you would send? Use your mind. 112847[/snapback] Jimmy Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Jimmy Carter 112850[/snapback] I'd like to send a whiskey 87, but that's not the right answer. Carter might not be a bad choice. Now is not the time to further allienate the Palestinian people. Need to make some kind of positive gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Why not send John Kerry? We have no use for HIM here. 112840[/snapback] Because technically, protocol dictates we have to bring him back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 no need to send a person, just send a fruitbasket with a condolences card that reads... better late than never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I'd like to send a whiskey 87, but that's not the right answer. Carter might not be a bad choice. Now is not the time to further allienate the Palestinian people. Need to make some kind of positive gesture. 112857[/snapback] I'm not sure about Carter. On the one hand, he established the Camp David accords. On the other hand...he established the Camp David accords. I mean...even though brokering peace between Israel and Egypt was an excellent legacy for his presidency, isn't it possible that the Palestinians may take umbrage at the gesture for feeling abandon by Egypt, and therefore find Carter's presence more of an insult than anything else? Just spitballing there...I could be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 I heard on the radio this AM that they're sending a staffer from State below Armitage, who's dealt with Mid East politics. Forget the name. Even that is too high of a person to send to a murderer's funeral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 I heard on the radio this AM that they're sending a staffer from State below Armitage, who's dealt with Mid East politics. Forget the name. Even that is too high of a person to send to a murderer's funeral. 112871[/snapback] If there is one person's view on this forum that i respect..its yours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 If there is one person's view on this forum that i respect..its yours.... 112875[/snapback] My condolences GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 If there is one person's view on this forum that i respect..its yours.... 112875[/snapback] Well, there goes GG's credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VabeachBledsoefan Posted November 11, 2004 Author Share Posted November 11, 2004 My condolences GG 112880[/snapback] I respect your ideas more...somebody on here thinks we are lovers...your ass is too big for me...sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 My condolences GG 112880[/snapback] Hell, nothing is going to give me a downer today. It's Vets Day, and a grave cancer has finally been eradicated from this world. Time to double up on the Nyquils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Travis Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Travis Henry. 112903[/snapback] Make him the pallbearer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Make him the pallbearer 112911[/snapback] hoping he will fumble ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 State official to send to Arafats funeral??? Does who we send represent our stance on pursuing peace in the region? i cannot wait for responses on the board.... 112761[/snapback] That is an excellent question and one I am sure has been the subject of some teeth gnashing at the White House and State Department. I think we should send whoever it is besides the Prez and the Veep that would send the strongest message that we take the Palestinian claim to a homeland very seriously. We do not need to convince Israel of our sincerity, objectivity nor the depth of our committment to their security. We do have a long way to go to convince Palestinians and other Arabs that they can trust us as a mediator not to sell them out or just parrott whatever positioin Israel would like us to take. This decision has to be made with the future in mind and not based on whether we think Arafat was the worst criminal of the last 40 years or a nationalist patriot or something inbetween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 hoping he will fumble ? 112915[/snapback] Quick today, aren't we? RIP (Rest in Pork) Mr. Arafat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 11, 2004 Share Posted November 11, 2004 That is an excellent question and one I am sure has been the subject of some teeth gnashing at the White House and State Department. I think we should send whoever it is besides the Prez and the Veep that would send the strongest message that we take the Palestinian claim to a homeland very seriously. We do not need to convince Israel of our sincerity, objectivity nor the depth of our committment to their security. We do have a long way to go to convince Palestinians and other Arabs that they can trust us as a mediator not to sell them out or just parrott whatever positioin Israel would like us to take. This decision has to be made with the future in mind and not based on whether we think Arafat was the worst criminal of the last 40 years or a nationalist patriot or something inbetween. 112920[/snapback] I beg to differ. You show exactly what you thought of Arafat by sending in Travis Henry. But in your first meeting with Abbas next week, you send Powell. That's the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts