I finally got hold of the Carter book and have read a few chapters. It is eminently readable, gives a good history of US/Israel/Arab relationship via Carter's own history in this relationship. Reads a bit like an autobiography.
What has impressed me about Carter's book is his moderation. He is extremely even-handed with regard to ME nations. It makes you long for that time -- not all that long ago -- when the US was admired and respected internationally. With all her faults and flaws and hypocrisies, still the last, best hope. No more.
But I digress -- what I wanted to say was, given the moderation and obvious LIKING that Carter has for Israel, I'm very surprised that Berman reacted the way he did. I don't think it's out of the question that he was lobbied in some unsavory way (blackmail comes to mind)
I finally got hold of the Carter book and have read a few chapters. It is eminently readable, gives a good history of US/Israel/Arab relationship via Carter's own history in this relationship. Reads a bit like an autobiography.
What has impressed me about Carter's book is his moderation. He is extremely even-handed with regard to ME nations. It makes you long for that time -- not all that long ago -- when the US was admired and respected internationally. With all her faults and flaws and hypocrisies, still the last, best hope. No more.
But I digress -- what I wanted to say was, given the moderation and obvious LIKING that Carter has for Israel, I'm very surprised that Berman reacted the way he did. I don't think it's out of the question that he was lobbied in some unsavory way (blackmail comes to mind)