slow-dog.entry06.04.2002: "half-assed prediction for the week"

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Based on absolutely no concrete information, I predict that Colin Powell will never make it to Israel. Maybe that was part of the plan, and the reason why Bush announced that he was sending Powell there, but not until late next week. There's plenty of time for Israel or the Palestinians to do something which makes sending Powell unthinkable. Bush gets credit for elevating US diplomatic efforts, but doesn't have to follow through and see his Secretary of State fail to produce anything meaningful.

UPDATE: This article seems to think it was more designed to allow Israel the time it needs to finish up operations.

02:48 PM PST