Abu Mazen Having An Effect?

Could the elevation of Abu Mazen to Palestinian Prime Minister be about ready to have a real effect on the ground? From the warning from the Al-Asqa Brigade at the end of this article, he might just be starting to exert real pressure on these guys.

I had always figured that when there was real pressure to disband placed on these groups there would be one final orgy of violence and bloodshed. And it wouldn't be against just the Israelis, it would be directed against anyone seen as being opposed to the "cause," including the Palestinian Authority.

And now, we are being told that the bombings are warning shots aimed at the peace process and that if the PA tries to dismantle the Al-Asqa Brigade they face civil war. The Brigade sees the handwriting on the wall. The game is over and they know it. So they prepare their lemmings for the final assault on humanity.

If Abu Mazen survives the onslaught (I'm guessing Bill Bennett has his money on "not"), he stands to reap a political windfall unseen in many years. Forget the fact that Bush stopped the $25,000 stupicide policy payouts. Forget the fact that Sharon has been conducting a targeted campaign of aggression to decapitate the terrorist’s leadership. None of that will matter. Terrorism will, from domestic (to Israel and the territories) terrorists, virtually cease. And Abu Mazen will become the new Palestinian God of Peace.

The screws are tightening on the terrorists. Should be interesting to see if they really put up more of a fight than the Republican Guard.