The neocons won big:

At least that's the impression one gets from reading Billmon's post (over at Whiskey Bar) about the Sharon-Bush agreement on settlements and territory.

From last night's press conference, it appeared that Bush had firmly retreated back to the comfort of the neocon worldview. And now we learn that Bush has given Sharon pretty much everything he wanted, at virtually no cost. For example, we read:

The Government of Israel is committed to take additional steps on the West Bank, including progress toward a freeze on settlement activity ...

"Progress toward a freeze"? That's an extremely low standard - and one anybody can meet. Even you the reader of this blog can make progress toward a freeze. Just make your own personal pledge to not plan on settling in the West Bank. There, see how easy that was? You've just made progress toward a freeze on settlement activity!

As a reward for such exemplary behaviour, treat yourself to a refreshing beverage or an extra helping of dessert.

posted by Quiddity at 4/14/2004 05:47:00 PM