Who could have predicted?

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that covert interference in the affairs of a foreign people could result in unintended consequences? The Middle East is so stable after all. What are the odds that interfering in favor of Fatah would tip the balance to Hamas? Looks like another impressive foul-up for the Bush team.

http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2008/04/gaza200804

It's not like there have been any recent examples of that kind of thing not working.