The Coalition Shuffle

And the marionettes are dancing.

You'd think that at 147 years old, Shimon Peres would be too old to do the Hokey Pokey. But there he is putting his left foot in...and taking his left foot out. Putting his left foot in....taking his left foot out. We only have to worry that when he "shakes it all about" nothing falls off.

Hang on, there's the head of Shinui, Tommy Lapid, playing musical chairs. "I won't sit with the ultra-religious....I might sit with the ultra-religious...I won't sit...I might sit...." Now remember...when the music stops....your voters might want to know.

The Likud, in the meantime, is bringing back the grand ol' days of disco with their own rendition of The Hustle. "Sure, you voted for us because you wanted peace and a disengagement....well....that'll teach ya!"

And Prime Minister Sharon stands high above, holding the strings. He stands high above the law. He stands high above spoken promises. He stands high above public opinion.

Welcome to ISRAELISMS. Damn, this is a fun country!