[SirFozzie]

You're calling me a Bush-era Republican? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Thanks, I needed a laugh today.

edit: To be more constructive: I come from one of the most liberal states in the USA (MA). I am firmly on the center-left in political views. (I'm pretty sure that some folks here think I am wildly leftist, from past discussions). I do think the Palestinians have the right for a two-state solution, and that one of the key things that needs to happen for a lasting peace is that isreali settlers need to be moved back far and told "Cut that shit out". (for example, with the recent attempts to disrupt/attack aid convoys).

The current cease-fire deal would free many Palestinians, allow them back into North Gaza (which had been a sticking point), and only required the release of 33 Israeli hostages. That would be the first step to peace, but Hamas has rejected it. They're the ones extending the fighting.