Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:52 am
Charlie, I'm not so sure I misunderstand the intention of Hamas, which is the total destruction and death of Israel as a nation. It's interesting that Israel pulled all settlements out of Gaza and turned it over to the Palestinians, sort of a small scale test of the two state solution, if you will. Unfortunately the Gazans voted in Hamas, knowing full well what they were all about.
As to the two state solution, the Palestinians could have their state any time they want it. Unfortunately they continue to insist on their version of the One State solution.
As for Tommy Caldwell, he's smarter than Bush or Obama, too smart to be a politician, that's for sure. He could also serve as exhibit one for my argument, as he's taken the strength and technique he developed as a sport climber and applied it to the greater challenge of Yosemite walls.
OW's right about a couple of things, though. Caldwell's no whiner. He didn't even whimper when I beat him in the pullup contest, didn't whine one bit about how I had the advantage of a belly full of beer and fingers all slimed up with barbecue sauce, or even about how he was too young to experience the energizing effects of the malt beverage. He just went back to the gym and made sure I wouldn't get him the next time. And I made sure there wouldn't be a next time. Oh, and the other thing, if you want to crush at trad, the quickest route there is through sport, and the gym. It's as simple as that. Just don't get hooked on the security of nearby bolts.
As to the two state solution, the Palestinians could have their state any time they want it. Unfortunately they continue to insist on their version of the One State solution.
As for Tommy Caldwell, he's smarter than Bush or Obama, too smart to be a politician, that's for sure. He could also serve as exhibit one for my argument, as he's taken the strength and technique he developed as a sport climber and applied it to the greater challenge of Yosemite walls.
OW's right about a couple of things, though. Caldwell's no whiner. He didn't even whimper when I beat him in the pullup contest, didn't whine one bit about how I had the advantage of a belly full of beer and fingers all slimed up with barbecue sauce, or even about how he was too young to experience the energizing effects of the malt beverage. He just went back to the gym and made sure I wouldn't get him the next time. And I made sure there wouldn't be a next time. Oh, and the other thing, if you want to crush at trad, the quickest route there is through sport, and the gym. It's as simple as that. Just don't get hooked on the security of nearby bolts.