A different spin on things.

[Adam Richards]

Originally Posted by KenWittlief

Its not as if the world has had no interest in the events of the middle east for the last 50 years - just the opposite. The events that happen in this part of the world effect the global economy.

Last 50? I think its more like the last 5000... just the small territory known as Israel as gone through control changes like almost no other place on earth. Israel, Egypt, Israel, Israel and Judea, Assyria, Babylonia, Persia, Greece, Judea, Rome, Byzantine Empire, Persia, Byzantine Empire, Arab, European Crusaders, Mamluk, Ottoman Empire, British Empire, and now finally back to Israel.

Originally Posted by David55

Truthfully, I don't understand what the actual point of posting this article is, but I would just like to say that I have never seen so much BS in one article.

BS that the US is overextended and hipocritical?

Originally Posted by David55

In my opinion, this thread should be removed. this is not the place for political discussion and nothing good and positive can come out of here.

The Chit-Chat forum has been proven time and again as the only place for this type of discussion. Where is this thread? The Chit-Chat forum.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

There are very few occasions upon which volunteering large segments of your population to die is a smart move.

Edit:
I was asked to clarify and will be more than happy to do so. I do not believe war is a smart move, except under very special circumstances. I do not target a country, a group of people, or a CD poster with this message.

In an area where a nuclear war has been predicted and is anticipated, do you truly believe that nuclear warheads only impact military bases and armed conflict zones? Entering a situation where nuclear power can get involved and can and will destroy you even if you "win" the war is not a smart thing to plan for by any means.