[Dean's World] Dave Price: Rational Absurdism

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Posted by Dave Price:
Rational Absurdism
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1181003086.shtml


   Scott Adams, cynical absurdist (and I think he draws something or
   other), offers this on the Israeli-Palestinian issue:

     This leads me to Israel. I used to think Israel was making a
     mistake to occupy disputed land and give their enemies more reasons
     to attack and fewer reasons to make peace. Again, perhaps if we had
     a time machine there was a period in history where that was true.
     But weâre long past that. Now I believe there is sufficient
     perpetual hatred against Israel that it would be irrational for
     them to offer any concessions. It makes more sense to grab as much
     land and water as they can get their hands on. And it makes sense
     to keep the Palestinians in a permanent state of wretchedness and
     powerlessness as Israel consolidates its hold on those resources.
     In five hundred years, theyâll be glad they have more land and
     water.
     ...
     While I think Israelâs policies are a dark grey form of evil, I
     support them because at this point they are being entirely
     rational. It would be hypocritical to deny any other nation the
     right to pursue their self-interest
     If the Palestinians ever display an ability to offer a credible
     peace, Iâm willing to revise my opinion. If not, the best advice I
     can give them is to say goodbye to their [expletive].

   Scott's never entirely serious, but often comes up with some
   interesting observations nonetheless. Read the whole thing, there's
   some nice shots at Bush and terrorists too.