Thursday, January 26, 2006

In Hamastan's wake

So, now what?

Israel is turned upside down today in the wake of Hamas' victory in the PaleSatan elections, so anything is possible right now in the always complex, ever-changing political spectrum in the Land. Too early to tell for sure, of course, but the smart money says the shift in the political wind will blow way to the right of Sharon's concessionist movement that brought upon the horrible Gaza expulsions.

You see, as much as liberal Israeli Jews despise religious Zionists and nationalists, they are still a little nervous right now that the moslem terrorists have become a very serious, powerful threat which could lead to serious Jewish bloodshed in the very near future.

After all, even the self-loathers, as anti-Zionist as they may be, still would prefer not to be killed (for the most part) and the fact that a genocidal terror organization now officially represents the "Palestinians", whom the left has so adorned with affection, may shake even the most liberal Jews to temporarily support a strong Israel for their safety and protection. Remember, these people may be cowards and fools but they still want to avoid being put in islamic concentration camps if at all possible.

My hope is that the right wing government that emerges is one comprised of true nationalists, not corrupt opportunists looking to score political gain. What I mean is some Benny Elon, Moshe Feiglin, National Union, hardcore, expel-the-filthy-Palestinian-scum NATIONALISTS to get 'er done. If they turn to pragmatic concessionists in Kadima or Likud it will simply spiral right back down Capitulation Road in no time.

Of course, I am not dillusional enough to believe a Benny Elon led government is a possibility, not by a long shot, but his party should have the biggest Israeli political gain from the Hamas victory, and his vision ought to gather enough momentum to make a real impact in the composition of the next knesset.

I do not believe any of the polls that have shown Kadima being a runaway winner in the March elections. The polls in Israel are ALWAYS wrong and ALWAYS wrong in the direction favoring the left. I suspect Likud and the morally bankrupt Bibi Netanyahu will ultimately carry the day as a result of the win by Hamas, but that won't mean they will be able to avoid answering to the nationalists if they want to stay in power.

Meanwhile, in the short term, we must pray that somehow the nationalist Jews, who are being persecuted by both Arabs and the liberal Israeli government, can somehow come out of this turmoil in one piece. We'll see how it plays out.

Remember, the left still hates the religious Zionists and will surely scapegoat the yarmulke Jew for Hamas taking over. Trouble is still lurking and a wild ride still lies ahead.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Boker tov-

This is a hard prediction to make. I have been wrong before when guessing that the Loony Left would have reached its limit of possible denial, for example after the Oslo betrayal.

I am starting to think that people still insisting that Israelis view the PLOArabs as "partners" in anything actually have the destruction of the State in their hearts. How can it not be so? Now that the PLOArab "street" has spoken, and has opted freely for terrorism and genocide, what can it mean to suggest that we can sit at the same table with such?

I fear the secularists, to tell the truth. I think their hatred for my kippa might be greater than their love of their own lives.

Right with you on the leadership. I admire both Benny and Moishe, but I think that Feiglin has more of the fieriness that is needed right now. I have not had the honor of meeting either man (though have heard and read both), but they both possess the ethical concern, courage, and pride that are so desperately needed right now to revitalize Zionism.

I can't wait to get there. I'll be howling :-)

Am Yisrael Chai!
6PO

Jason Pappas said...

Some people are waking up but it will take time to sink in. Denial and self-deception is a habit that's hard to break.

(((Thought Criminal))) said...

Hamas was elected on the platform "Suicide bombing works... look at Gaza."

Every Israeli politician that does not step forward to denounce Ariel Sharon as an idiot deserves no respect, or a vote.

nanc said...

seriously ill moonbat at autonomist on "some cultures are better than others" article. goes by "sheik yerbouti" at fpm - i can and have held him off momentarily - but could use some expert help - damn - where is kuhnkat when you need him? going by robert.

beakerkin said...

Nanc

Sheik Yerbouti is a freeper and has been for a while.

MZ

The darkest hour is not so glum as a genuine civil war looms large. I hope the Israelis stay out until a winner emerges.

The far left was deluding itself about the laughably Progressive Fatah. The only thing progressive about Fattah was its propensity to steal.

nanc said...

beak - how can he be a "freeper" when he hates bush and equates him with hitler? or maybe your definition of "freeper" is different than the standard definition.

do you really believe there will be a "civil" war between hamas and fatah? why should the israelis stay out of it? the big enemy wants to destroy jerusalem so his opponent will have no place to set His feet when He comes. the next big peace will come when it is declared and carried out, for a time. it will be a false peace. i believe that.

none of us should take lip service from an avowed enemy. there is nothing progressive about the propensity to steal - it is archaic and backwards and goes against EVERY commandment ever given to men.

the palis are about to seal their fate and soon.

Mad Zionist said...

Beakerkin, until Israel starts expelling Arabs instead of Jews I will remain pessimistic.

nanc said...

i guess the easy questions to answer and apply it to the jews are these: how do you feel about illegal aliens in our (u.s.) country? what should be done about them? should the u.s. put up with people within our borders turning arms against u.s.? if we can apply it to ourselves we can expect the israelis to do NO less.

(((Thought Criminal))) said...

Sheik Yerbouti = Shake Yer Booty LOL

Nanc, I think "Robert" at Autonomist is someone other than the Freeper Sheik.

nanc said...

last week he told me the same exact thing about being kicked off lashawnbarber - what, do all these guys get together and share the same story? that and he wanted to know where i posted, to which i gave him a smartass answer!

nanc said...

actually, robert reminds me more of someone else and i cannot remember who - damn i wish the remembering part of my memory would come back!