It is time reporters asked a similar question when a politician suggests cutting the budget.

Since then, few politicians have spoken of an energy crisis or suggested that major policy changes are necessary to avert one.

Some other Israeli politicians suggest what they call "unilateral separation."

Some politicians had suggested that candidates might make compliance a low priority to be dealt with after the election.

"We cannot let foolish politicians suggest that we lower our guard."

No one should be surprised if some ambitious politician suggests making it so again.

But politicians and those who follow politics closely suggest three other reasons.

Many politicians have suggested that the secession bill is legally flawed.

Israeli politicians suggested that the process would have to begin all over again with Hamas.

Some politicians even suggested a ban on drinking at all government functions.