Can Bush 41 Get Peace on the Road Again?

George Bush Can Save The Middle East. Bush 41, That Is.
By Jonathan Rauch, National Journal

Jonathan Rauch in National Journal says that Bush 41 could be the key to moving forward the peace process in the Middle East. Now that Arafat is gone, the road seems to be cleared of some of the obstacles that where there while he was in power. However, it will take bold action to get the process moving in the right direction. After citing others including Clinton as possible candidates and giving the reason why they would not work, Rauch hits upon Bush 41 and says;

Only one person hits every bull's-eye, and that is former President Bush. His authority, experience, and stature are beyond dispute. As for time, what does he have to do that's more important? Israelis view him as pro-Arab, but Arabs view his son as pro-Israel, so the two would form a balanced ticket. His very presence would transform the diplomatic scene by signaling a new level of U.S. involvement.

After reading the opinion, I agree, I would join Rauch in urging President Bush to ask his father to come back to public office to help facilitate this endeavor. In my mind, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process is one of the big keys to LASTING peace in this whole region. Without that conflict to constantly inflame the Arab populace, the whole region could be much more peaceful. One can only hope.

You can find the whole article here: http://nationaljournal.com/rauch.htm