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In short, israel is the measure of our failings and our incompetence. we have waited for a great leader for years, but none came; we have waited for a mighty military victory, but we were defeated roundly; we have waited for outside powers (the united states or, in its time, the soviet union), but none came to our aid. the one thing we have not tried in all seriousness has been to rely on ourselves: until we do that with a full commitment to success there is no chance that we can advance towards self-determination and freedom from aggression.
-Edward Said
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In Short, Israel Is The Measure Of

Edward Said
In short, israel is the measure of our failings and our incompetence. we have waited for a great leader for years, but none came; we have waited for a mighty military victory, but we were defeated roundly; we have waited for outside powers (the united states or, in its time, the soviet union), but none came to our aid. the one thing we have not tried in all seriousness has been to rely on ourselves: until we do that with a full commitment to success there is no chance that we can advance towards self-determination and freedom from aggression.
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