"Well, after reviewing this depressing thread I suppose a case could be made for unilateral peace. Screw the rest of them!"

It's too bad the thread has turned depressing. It was started with the intention of optimism based on the possibility that Obama will bring a new level of engagement aimed at establishing peace should he be elected.

What made it depressing is the endless repetition of grievances. The reality is Israel is there to stay and the Palestinians are there to stay. There is a two-state solution that the majority of both populations embrace. Sooner or later we're going to get that solution and my hope is that Obama will be elected and will facilitate it happening sooner than later.