Mitchell for the Middle East??

[pluthra]

This news really struck me....Obama is appointing former Senator George Mitchell as a "Middle East envoy." From the bits I do know of Mitchell mediated the Anglo-Irish peace agreement. And from the work he went through---like the 8 hrs of listening to 1 militant party w/out interuption is amazing...but do u think he's what is needed in the Middle East?

here's an article for more on the story:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/01/21/mitchell_and_holbrooke_to_be_n.html?wprss=44

 

[Dippy]

As far as I know I think it is vital for Obama to have an envoy for the Middle East bc of the changes that are going to be made there. Bush's admin has all been replaced and because he wants to bring the troops home asap he needs to have a mediator who can communicate effectivley on both sides. I have heard pros and cons of Mitchell's tactics in the past but I think its a good start at getting this stupid war to end.