I just love this op-ed piece by Friedman. It shows so very clearly why this widely followed writer can't be taken seriously. Consider his "four takeaways." (It's no longer "conclusions,"it's now "takeaways.")
Freedman's takeaways are as follows:
1. Fayyad's departure will cost the PA dearly in terms of gaining statehood.
2. Hamas and Israeli settlers both take great joy in the departure of Fayyad. (Notice how cleverly Friedman links Hamas and the "settlers." Nothing partisan about Friedman.)
3. Financial cutoffs by Congress and the Israeli government were in great measure responsible for undermining Fayyad. (Actually, these financial cutoffs were a consequence of Abbas having sought recognition for the PA as a state from the UN, an action that violated the Oslo agreement between the PA and Israel. Abbas was well aware of the consequences his actions would have. He had been warned repeatedly.)
4. This fourth, and last last takeaway is essentially a recap of Friedman's first takeaway with a bit of explanation added as to the reason's for Fayyad's failure.
This departure of Fayyad and what it says about the PA, is presented far more clearly and honestly in my blog, "Fayyad's Failure Is Another Failure For The Palestinians," April 17 But, that's not my point. What it actually shows any fair minded reader is that world famous Thomas Friedman is a fraud who will sell snake oil to whoever is willing to buy it.
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