Hamas Solution

The surprise victory of theocratic and terrorist Hamas puts the Bush administration in a bind. It has chosen to support the exercise of democracy by the Palestinian people but reject their decision. But instead of shunning the new leaders and cutting off US and EU assistance, Washington should immediately launch a covert campaign to wield influence with key Hamas players, subverting them with potfuls of cash in numbered Zurich accounts. These guys have no idea how to run a mini-state and will need money and guidance. The Saudis and other Gulf oil states would gladly chip in to buy some stability in the region. This is what the CIA is designed to do.