re: And Syria is laughing
"The "occupation of Lebanon," (which, of course, in the world of the liberal, refers to Israel holding down the south end until 2000, and not Syria taking over the whole damn country), reduced attacks and casualties from that front during that time. "
And the Syrians are laughing their heads off. They withdrew from Lebanon and less than a year later Israel invades; guess who is playing whom like a fiddle? Poor old Israeli has been had again, and all they can do is throw a tantrum. Hizbollah does not want peace, with peace they cease to exist, and Syria wants back into Lebanon, so thanks Mr Olmert for setting up the winning conditions for your enemies.