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I wouldn't write the Palestinians off so quickly. They have historically been a pretty sohpisticated people and ain't that dumb.
It's not like they all support terrorisim, most just want to live their lives but feel powerless to do anything about it. Arafat certainly didn't helped matters much.
Hamas has been providing a lot of humanitarian aid in the north since the 1970's. This probably has made them more popular than the militant wing.
Remember as well that the only reason Isreal let them participate in the election at all was due to the cease fire. They know exactly what position they're in and what they can and can't do to retain power.
Regardless, it's going to be very interesting. This election could have more impact on the next few years than Iraq!
-spence
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