Lousy realpolitik

Here's the thinking, I suppose:

1. Sharon is our best chance for peace in the Middle East.
2. He's getting hammered.
3. We'll help him by supporting more settlements.

But, for my part, I think it damages our already unsteady integrity in the Middle East. I think we should hold firm on the settlements.

Ok, what do we do, then, if some hard-liner gets elected in Israel? Could we back off aid? Would that be possible? Would it be advisable? I don't know.