Originally Posted by Bad Biscuit

Carter proved it is quite possible to meet Hamas and come out unscathed. To expect Hamas to change its positions on the basis of one humanitarian ex-president chatting to them about peace over a nice cup of tea is ludicrous (despite tea's obvious benefits), and so is blaming him for going and Hamas for not changing anything. Why? Because he has no power and they have no reason. Thats why the public views the possibility of any such outcome as remote.