Booze loses
When you see Israel and Iran putting aside their differences to join forces, you have to assume that some drinking has been involved.
The Institute on Religion and Public Policy held its “Spirits of the World” event last week at the Ethiopian Embassy, and it was a boozy Benetton ad of harmony: Drinks from Israel were featured alongside drinks from such enemies as Iran and Syria (no, none of the drinks were deviously named a “Molotov Cocktail.”) The Bahamas, Chile, Jamaica, Moldova, Morocco, the Philippines and Venezuela also joined in the melting pot.
But even liquor can’t bring about world harmony: Foot traffic at the event was minimal and, like any Washington party, the cliques remained in their protective circles at various corners of the room.
