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Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
Weekly Commentary: Beware of policy recommendations from snake oil believers |
Weekly Commentary: Beware of policy recommendations from snake oil believers Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 22 October 2009 Its worth repeating because it is to fundamental to understanding the policy This is not subject to discussion. It is not subject to analysis. It is an article of faith. What causes otherwise intelligent people to make such a leap of faith? Yossi Beilin once explained his views to a reporter by noting that he couldn't There are religions with all kinds of beliefs that appear bizarre to those So what's the big deal about a "withdraw-to-the-'67-line-brings-utopian-peace" If withdrawal believers just went around proclaiming their faith or even The problem starts when these believers try to manipulate the policy debate Thus we have withdrawal believers misrepresenting the security consequences And we have journalists who are frustrated with non-believing politicians These are not snake oil salesmen. A snake oil salesman knows his wares are impotent. These are snake oil believers. Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis) |
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