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Ash_F

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7. I think Sharon's problem was that the right leaned on him too hard.

Reply to Scootaloo (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 04:16 AM

Nov 2012

A problem of many moderate leaders in history. At least Sharon founded a new party when it got to a breaking point. He has my admiration for doing at least that much. That takes courage.

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That OP-ed linked within by Ariel Sharon's son is as horrifying as the pictures. Ash_F Nov 2012 #4

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I think Sharon's problem was that the right leaned on him too hard. Ash_F Nov 2012 #7

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