Friday, October 29, 2004
Arafat may be as Evil in Death as in Life
Los Angeles Times - latimes.com: "Palestinian's trip to receive aid may signal the end of his hold on power."
Charles Krauthammer interestingly noted yesterday on Brit Hume that Arafat is unlikely to name a successor, because then he would have to defend his leadership position. He went on to say that it could lead to a very ugly succession battle upon Arafat's death. The other point of note brought by CK was that Arafat has requested burial at a Jewish Holy Place, somewhere in Israel. The Israeli's are unlikely to allow it without bloodletting, so his death will, according to CK, be a catalyst for more violence in that part of the world.
Charles Krauthammer interestingly noted yesterday on Brit Hume that Arafat is unlikely to name a successor, because then he would have to defend his leadership position. He went on to say that it could lead to a very ugly succession battle upon Arafat's death. The other point of note brought by CK was that Arafat has requested burial at a Jewish Holy Place, somewhere in Israel. The Israeli's are unlikely to allow it without bloodletting, so his death will, according to CK, be a catalyst for more violence in that part of the world.
