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After Hamas takes over, What?

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After Hamas takes over, What?

Another radical Middle East government?

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from JoeUser Forums
I am not an expert on the Middle East but two thoughts went through my mind upon hearing of Hamas' almost certain victory in the Palestinian elections:
Firstly, I was completely negative. I worry that Hamas will become a third radical government in the Middle East (with Syria and Iran---which is almost Middle East). I considered that perhaps these States were becoming radically altered in their mindset due to anti-US sentiment and that their peoples were rebelling against the authority of George Bush due to his Iraq venture. A radical Middle East could upset the balance of power in the region and, God forbid, put the US and its allies into a really awkward position. Imagine, if you will, the Arab states rising up against the West. It will not be a small problem, especially when we consider that the US is so committed in Iraq (manpower could be very stretched!).

Secondly, I thought, optimistically, that Hamas might come to its senses once in power (They say they cannot deal with Israel but how can they avoid it?). Perhaps when they look at the big picture they will become more responsible and rein in their bombers and radical fighters. Perhaps Hamas will form a responsible government that can influence the masses and calm them. Perhaps Hamas will become the New Hamas?

I could be in cloud cuckoo land, but for the sake of peace, I hope I'm not.
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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
mar'ouki: I don't understand why you and others seem to think that because a person believes in Democracy, that we have to swallow whoever is voted into office, no matter how unsavory. It simply shifts the blame from dictators to the people. If they are willing to accept a terrorist organization as leadership, then they must be a lot more confortable with terrorism than Liberals here in America claim they are.

I understand that Hamas has a "political wing". So did the IRA, and I consider them both terrorist organizations and I consider dealing with either of them a mistake. Just because a man keeps a gun under his coat doesn't mean he isn't threatening you with it. Setting up a political "side" is just giving the monster a human face. In the end, they'll still have that gun hidden behind their back while they are negotiating.

As has been said, as a "government" party, now we will just be able to assume that they speak for the Palestinian people. Instead of police actions to stem terrorism, Israel and those concerned can just declare war.
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
As has been said, as a "government" party, now we will just be able to assume that they speak for the Palestinian people. Instead of police actions to stem terrorism, Israel and those concerned can just declare war.


Yes. But hopefully the burden of leadership will temper them. Will it happen? I do not know. We can hope, but we must prepare for the worst. To do any other is foolhardy.
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Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think Hamas will get a nuke and fire it at Israel.

After the UN tells them fifty times that they shouldn't do it.

Leauki if you have any friends in Israel who need a place to stay.....my door is open.
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top

I think Hamas will get a nuke and fire it at Israel.


I can imagine that Iran would do such a thing, but not locals. Hamas think that Palestine is holy land. They would not destroy it. They have too much faith in their ability to get rid of the Jews and liberate the land for Islam.


After the UN tells them fifty times that they shouldn't do it.


The end of Israel would be Israel's best public relations success ever. Israel avoided such success in the past.


Leauki if you have any friends in Israel who need a place to stay.....my door is open.


I have friends in Israel. But I think they have faith.

Hamas aren't exactly worse than Fateh. They are just Islamist while Fateh was nationalist. Jews are neither Muslims nor Arabs and remain enemies of both (in the eyes of the extremists). But Christian Arabs might have a problem soon. A bigger problem than in the past, that is.