Interpreting the Hamas victory -- and where from here

Thank you Eli Blake!!

The victory, which surprised even Hamas leaders, presents both a dilemma and an opportunity for peace. [more]

and thanks Dors for reminding us:

I think Dean was dissed during the Democratic primary for suggesting that we try and bring Hamas into the peace process

Well - they are in now - this is time to quote Rumsfeld I think

Democracy isn't pretty

Update: A triumph for Sharon

Hamas's victory is the inevitable result of the failure to do anything about the oppression which Palestinians suffer...

Last week I argued in the House of Commons that "If Hamas does well [in the elections] as it may well do, the responsibility for that will lie with the Israeli government for nourishing the roots of Hamas. [more]