They're Not Even Trying Any More
Sharon's opponents in the Likud have finally lost their minds.
Likud putting pressure on Sharon for referendum: state that holding a referendum on the disengagement plan will soften the public disputes and strengthen unity in Israeli society.
Likud elder: Make it illegal for MKs to change their minds: hopes the Knesset will one day pass a law to prohibit any MK from voting against his campaign platforms "to protect the voter".
Not that it matters at this point, but reliable opinion polls show that about 70% of Israelis support withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. Why not have a referendum then? Because it would slow down the manifest will of the people as well as totally, completely, and perhaps irreversibly damage the fabric of Israeli society. One does not amputate a limb with a rusty saw, and the Likud rebels know it.
Likud putting pressure on Sharon for referendum: state that holding a referendum on the disengagement plan will soften the public disputes and strengthen unity in Israeli society.
Likud elder: Make it illegal for MKs to change their minds: hopes the Knesset will one day pass a law to prohibit any MK from voting against his campaign platforms "to protect the voter".
Not that it matters at this point, but reliable opinion polls show that about 70% of Israelis support withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. Why not have a referendum then? Because it would slow down the manifest will of the people as well as totally, completely, and perhaps irreversibly damage the fabric of Israeli society. One does not amputate a limb with a rusty saw, and the Likud rebels know it.
