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Edan
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Originally posted by DanielXY
In other words he is not the right person for diplomatic stuff = unlikly to achieve a favorable result. No? |
You do realize that it was Sharon who convinced Begin that it was worth evacuating the settlements in exchange for peace with Egypt during the Camp David peace talks, right? Or was that not a favorable result?
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CyberGnu
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of the Virtual Serengeti
Apr 1999
time: 05:27
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obviously read papers more often then you do since I can remember the Carter Foundation certify that the election before last in Zimbabwe was relatively free from the typical ballot stuffing. |
It is not the quantity of the papers that is important, it is the quality.
From the carter center:
Carter Center Issues Zimbabwe Post-Election Statement
Contact: Deanna Congileo 404-420-5108
7 Jul 2000
ATLANTA, GA…The Carter Center followed closely the political process leading up to the June 24-25 parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe. The Center sent a pre-election assessment mission to Zimbabwe in May 2000 and a two-person staff team to observe the final election period. That team was among many unaccredited international observers at the election.
The election process was fundamentally flawed by pre-election intimidation and violence against the opposition by ruling party militants with tacit or even active support from the government, as widely reported by credible international and domestic observers on the scene. Nonetheless, candidates from all parties campaigned actively and relative calm prevailed on the two days of balloting, although a significant number of voters were turned away and scattered reports of intimidation in rural areas were received.
Despite an electoral process that failed to meet international standards and by no means could be called free and fair, the opposition did make major gains; and the Center is pleased to note that all parties to the contest have remained peaceful following the polls. In a landmark event in Zimbabwe's political history, the parliament will reflect a true multiparty system. The turnout of voters demonstrated the aspirations of the Zimbabwean people to have a fully democratic electoral process.
The Carter Center applauds the efforts of numerous domestic and international observers who improved the voting environment despite the difficulties they faced in receiving accreditation, which in some cases was refused outright by the government despite earlier indications by the government that such groups would be welcomed. The Center also was impressed by the engagement of local civil society in the entire electoral process and encourages the government to work in good faith with these groups at every level of the democratic political process.
In the immediate post-electoral period, serious attention must be paid to accountability for the systematic acts of violence committed prior to the election. Such acts are unacceptable under any circumstances, but are particularly egregious when they subvert the democratic process and impair the voting rights of citizens. The government has expressed a willingness to investigate and prosecute those individuals responsible for the violence. Actions speak louder than words; and such action would work to overcome the widespread perception of a culture of impunity and demonstrate the government's commitment to the rule of law.
Many constructive recommendations for improving electoral processes have been offered by domestic and international organizations. In the aftermath of the elections, it is clear that Zimbabwe must move beyond the events of the past few months and establish an open and free political environment if the country is to address successfully the serious economic and political challenges Zimbabwe faces. This is a serious responsibility not only of the government but also of the ruling party, the opposition party, and civil society organizations. The well-being of the nation depends on it.
http://www.cartercenter.org/viewdoc...23&submenu=news
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gsmoove23
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Why are we talking about elections in the territories. Nobody wants this, elections right now would bring Hamas into office or someone worse. You'd get exactly what your getting in Israel right now, someone not willing to offer any compromise.
As for Sharon, everyones ecstatic that he opened the possibility of abandoning settlements, what he said was he was open to the idea of abandoning SOME ISOLATED settlements, whoopee. As for everything else he has still not moved an inch. He has issues with 13 - 15 points in the roadmap and he requires that palestinians completely give up the right of return (not even offering any room for bringing it down to compensation, he said the palestinians must give it up before he even comes to the table). Even worse, accepting Israel exists and has a right to exist isn't enough. Now they have to "recognize the Jewish people's right to a homeland and the existence of an independent Jewish state in the homeland of the Jewish people" and "this issue must be clear right from the outset." So Palestinians have to become zionists?
The man isn't getting the best deal for his people, hes perpetuating terrorism.
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14-04-2003 17:49
since when does the expressed opinion of a bunch of interested nations became true?
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