Conflict Resolution Advocate Gifts

"You may have proof of responsibility, but I have my feelings, and those are my facts."

Mideast Springtime

"I apologize for that little incident at sea. I feel as bad about that as I'm sure you feel about zionism comments."

Israel Legalizes Unlawful Settlements

"Just when I thought things couldn't possibly get worse."

'We learned about Vietnam in school today, Grandpa -- shame on you!'

Friends of Israel trying to cross a river.

'RIGHT! Just you wait 'till Tony Blair hears about this!'

Peace talks

"Peace."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

Israel/Palestine Conflict

'Negotiations have reached an impasse, legal recommends we resort to violence.'

"Tom, I’d like you to meet Chris. Chris is better than you."

Terrorism leaves Iraq and moves on to new places.

Most valuable element.

'I thought people were quite receptive to the change seminar.'

'Look, Bernie, all I'm saying is I think you're riding the new guy pretty hard.'

Mediation Process

"Discussion topic: Is our society becoming less civil and more violent?"

"For God's sake, just split the last donut!"

"It's something new I've been trying. Social scientists call it 'Productive Disagreement.'"

Trouble everywhere...

"Beg for peace!"

'Thank goodness he's gone through sensitivity training.'

"Okay, you still have all the old problems, but we're adding new ones and you can't touch.

"I've learned to give up when I hear Brooklyn in your voice."

Conflict In Palestine

A General tries to get rid of peace.

"Ha! Today we informed the boss about our rights!"

Political Issues

"No, sweetheart, we're not fighting. Daddy is just haranguing me and Mommy is defending herself."

Two guns are pointing at each other in a peace sign.