It's come to this: Kerry thanks Abu Mazen for staying at the table

This moment has to rank right up there with President Obama bowing to King Abdullah. In fact, in some ways it's a more undignified moment for the United States, because although Kerry doesn't hold Obama's rank, Abu Mazen doesn't come up to Abdullah's big toe.

Let's go to the videotape.



Of course, we all know the real reason why Abu Mazen is staying in these talks.

But in case you haven't