One ignorant hate-filled goat rapist, one vote, once.

Perhaps, after several generations of free and democratic elections, the "palestinians" might develop into a real nation with a real government that is interested in sewage, tax rates, law enforcement, rush hour traffic, et cetera.

I wish them well, but I am not going to hold my breath.


Hamas' election will encourage Israel's go-it-alone approach
USA Today - Hamas' apparent victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections has dramatically shaken up the political landscape of the Middle East, elevating Islamic militants who call for Israel's destruction and most likely encouraging Israel's go-it-alone approach to Mideast peacemaking.

Arabs see US changing stance on Hamas
Reuters - Israel and the United States will eventually adapt to the reality of an electoral victory by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, opening new opportunities for Middle East peace talks, Arab commentators said on Thursday.

Hamas, Fatah Supporters Clash
AP - Hamas supporters raised their flag over the Palestinian parliament Thursday and rushed into the building amid clashes with Fatah loyalists a day after winning parliamentary elections.

Rice Says U.S. Position on Hamas Unchanged
AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday that the U.S. position on Hamas as a terrorist organization has not changed with the group's stunning victory in Palestinian elections, and Palestinian leaders must renounce violence and terror if they want world support.


From Israelinsider:

One Man's Terrorist
by Yehuda Poch
Hamas, a terrorist group, won the Palestinian election democratically. This election shows one thing. In the War on Terrorism, terrorism is winning.


Olmert says Israel cannot trust a government in which Hamas has a role
Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said that Israel cannot trust a Palestinian leadership in which the Islamic terrorist group Hamas has a role, his office said Thursday.


Bush says U.S. is not ready to deal with radical Palestinian group Hamas
President George W. Bush said the US will not deal with Hamas until the radical Palestinian Islamist group renounces its position for calling for the destruction of Israel.


Rude Awakening: Hamas wins absolute majority in Palestinian elections
The emerging vote count indicates that the Islamic party Hamas, explicitly supporting terror and elimination of Israel, appears to have won about 70 seats in the 132 seat Palestinian legislature. Exit polls Wednesday night had indicated a narrow victory for the ruling Fatah. Green-clad Hamas supporters are flooded the streets of Gaza, Hebron, and other cities, celebrating the victory with honking horns and gunfire.