Hamas War

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

On the roads...

For a great variety of reasons, I never know what to expect when traveling on the roads from Shiloh to wherever.

I'm sure that most of you think that I'm referring to G-d forbid terrorism, but, Baruch Hashem, bli eyin haraa, it's a lot rarer than car accidents. If you don't believe me, check the statistics. Though, honestly, I don't know what will be once the new terrorist--express or local--bus line begins to function.

Can you imagine? There still isn't public transportation from Beit El, north to Shiloh, Ofra etc, and I still have to "tremp" (hitch hike) to and from work, but the terrorists will be able to travel from Gaza to all over Judea and Samaria. They shouldn't be inconvenienced.

And while I'm mentioning inconvenience, my life was endangered yesterday, when we were forced to wait standing, lots of cars, Jewish and Arab, crowded on the road, when Condeliza Rice left Ramallah by car. The roads had to be totally cleared for her convenience. It couldn't be for her security, since she was in a top-quality bullet-proof vehicle. She was safe. And if her security people really wanted to keep her safe, she should have had been in some ordinary, unrecognizable bullet-proof GMC, without any identification, the same for her guards. She called so much attention to herself, which is the most dangerous thing to do.

And in the meantime ordinary citizens were forced to wait, or, if they were lucky, had alternative routes available. My neighbors knew in advance and traveled by Kvish Allon, the Jordan Valley Road, just east of us. It took a little longer, but they felt a lot safer than they would have if being forced to wait on the road.

Reports from Jerusalem were worse. The Clintons were at it again. Wherever they went, the traffic was barred. So add that to the snarls due to the construction of the "light rail line," it's definitely not a car-friendly time. Pedestrians were luckier, another excuse to walk and get fit.

Yes, in case you were wondering, I did get to work on time. It pays to leave early, though my students have already asked if I'm ever late.

These famous foreign guests remind me of the type of houseguests who think nothing of monopolizing the only toilet in the house! And then they act like they're doing you a favor that they came. Maybe we can send them to Iraq.

5 comments:

Cosmic X said...

"It couldn't be for her security, since she was in a top-quality bullet-proof vehicle."

It sure could! If she were to be blocked on the road and surrounded by "hostile elements"(i.e. Islamofascist lynch mob), her bullet-proof car would be of little help. What's more, it would make her car an easy target for an RPG, which pierces armor.

Condi is a hypocrite. Can't stand her.

Anonymous said...

Incredible the way these people travel around like the kings of the world.

Another thing if we're talking about the roads of the Shomron/Binyamin area; what gives with the new border crossing going up at Tapuach?! Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that the Clinton plan to cut off the gav hahar settlements is alive and proceeding behind the scenes.

Batya said...

Cos, she was in Ramalla. If someone's worried about safety, what could be worse.

Josh, Yes, something bad is going on there.

Esther said...

You got them nailed to a T. Sigh, yeah that's them. I asked why Hillary was going there since Suha lives in France last time I checked. No kisses for Hil.

Batya said...

Do they bother you in LA?