Re: Kadima Declares Victory
I have no idea what the Pakistani or Lybian analogy here is meant for. However, as an example, just by Musharaff, or successive military dictators, saying there is democracy does not mean one exists. Democracies are built by the people over time, something that has not taken root in the Islamic world.
One of the key concepts in democray is voicing your beliefs and taking responisbility for them. The Palestinians did that with Arafat, and now are doing the exact same thing with Hamas. Now that they have spoken, they have to take the responsibility for it. Part of electing a terrorist organization means having to deal with the consequences.
Hamas is running around the Arab world with their hands out. They say they need billions per year to function. Now that that entire Muslim world rejoiced at the victory of hamas, why not come to their aid give them the money they need?
It really is a shame that Sharon did not have a partner in peace in Arafat, but I suspect Ohlmert will have the same problem with Hamas.