why did condie rice visit the middle east?

[Annie]

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What was the point of condi rice visiting the middle east when she didnt even call for an immediate cease fire.:w: sos for spellin mistakes.

[wilberhum]

Maybe because she, (as many others) so not see a ceace fire as a way to long term peace.

[Keltoi]

Calling for an immediate "cease-fire" sounds like the right thing to do in this situation, but the more I think about the more I realize that this will only invite another incident of this nature just around the corner. The civilian casualties are saddening, but not exactly ununsual. With a massive air campaign of this nature, with the enemy placing military targets in civilian areas, it isn't surprising that many civilians will suffer. Condi Rice is pushing for a permanent peace, which may be more delusional than seeking a short-term peace.

[searchingsoul]

[S]Condi Rice is pushing for a permanent peace, which may be more delusional than seeking a short-term peace.[/S]

Sounds logical to me. I think we need permanent peace or complete destruction of one side. I don't necessarily support one side over the other, I just think it's time for them to fight it out.