Each side believes the other is acting against the interests of America.

Each side believes the other failed to live up to promises made more than a year ago.

And all sides believe that the proposal will win a strong majority in the House.

Both sides believed they knew where the other force was, and expected to fight the next day.

Both sides believe they could win a majority of the 15 Council votes.

The two sides thus believe they have much to learn from each other.

Both sides believed that they were absolutely in the right.

Both sides believe they are reasonable and the other is not.

Sometimes you want to throw up your hands, not knowing which side to believe - if either.

Both sides believe that control of the site will give them an upper hand in the conflict.