Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Czechs, next EU president, defend Israeli strikes - 'The Czech Republic, which takes over the European Union's presidency on January 1, defended Israel's strikes against Hamas on Tuesday. The EU has called for a cease-fire to end the violence that has killed almost 350 Palestinians. Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg said Israel had the right to defend itself...'
"Why am I one of the few that have expressed understanding for Israel? ... I am enjoying the luxury of telling the truth," Schwarzenberg told the daily.
Well, that encapsulates a great deal.
Pace, to cite but one example, the Megan McArdles of the world who have expressed no umbrage toward Hamas over the years, yet now find time to express indignation toward Israel.
Megan McArdle? Disappointing.
Actually, I shouldn't have singled out McArdle, she said nothing that was so terrible or noteworthy, just some equivocating, non-committal sentiments, informing her readers she's worldly wise and that she favors good stuff over bad stuff.