[The Urban Sombrero]

Running up the score is an artform.

In the magical kingdom where debate is about scoring and points and such, I guess.

However, you and I were discussing Israel. To which I stated that Israel is indeed in a difficult position also, visa vis the fact that so many Arab actors don't recognize it as a legitimate state and make statements about its demise. I also stated that this precarious circumstance does not mean that everything Israel does is just fine and dandy. The Palestinians have too long been a dispossessed people, plagued by weak and/or corrupt leadership in my view. To arrive at a place for security for Israel and justice for the Palestinians is as complex a problem and loaded with nuance as any around.