The announcement within the hour of PM Sharon’s stroke , could represent a major earthquake for the Israeli body politic.We of course pray for a full and speedy recovery.
However, even if that occurs many voters will be reminded of his age and frailty as they go to the polls.Let us remember Kadimah is a one –man show.Without a vibrant Sharon it could all fall apart.
We know from experience that they rarely tell the truth about the initial facts of a world figures health crisis, and therefore new will have to be patient as things develop
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Those who advocate an immediate total withdrawal of American troops from Iraq,are reminded that we still have troops all over the world.This includes Japan, Korea,Europe and other parts of Asia, long after those wars concluded.As Sec Powell said today, there will be some troops around for a long time in Iraq .
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.It is sad to see how far behind Pennsylvania Sen Rick Santorum(R) is in the current polls.He is not only a great Senator, but a decent and warm human being who deserves our communities support.Norpac is raising funds for him.For those intererested(call Dr Ben Choake)
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