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[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Our nation's blind support for Israel....

The only successful democracy in the ME and we give them too much support?

Discuss further?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

The only successful democracy in the ME and we give them too much support?

Discuss further?

well, there used to be this democratic country called iran, that, unlike israel, didn't use a terrorist bombing campaign to come to power.

history is a weird thing.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by That Guy

well, there used to be this democratic country called iran, that, unlike israel, didn't use a terrorist bombing campaign to come to power.

history is a weird thing.

Iran has never been a democracy, in anything but name.

Past Results | Iran Election Watch

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

Iran has never been a democracy, in anything but name.

Past Results | Iran Election Watch

you mean in like in the 1950's before the US helped bombed it out for the oil companies and put the shah in place?

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by That Guy

you mean in like in the 1950's before the US helped bombed it out for the oil companies and put the shah in place?

US fear (paranoia?) of an increasingly active Communist presence in Iran played a big part in the 1953 coup. Installing a ruler who could keep our oil needs equitable satisfied our nations capitalist interests, no doubt. I think the fear of the spread of communism, though, was what put it all into play. I'm no scholar, though, I just like reading all things Iranian history.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I'm no scholar, though, I just like reading all things Iranian history.

It's my belief that ME sociopolitical history is the most fascinating topic. It's revolting and mesmerizing at the same time.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

The only successful democracy in the ME and we give them too much support?

Discuss further?

I would say $3 billion a year in aid is too much support, especially a country that is supposed to have a booming economy. Not to mention that the majority, if not all, of that aid money goes into their military.

[RedskinRat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I would say $3 billion a year in aid is too much support, especially a country that is supposed to have a booming economy. Not to mention that the majority, if not all, of that aid money goes into their military.

We also give $130B to Europe. It's called protecting your interests.

I'd prefer we were more insular and less involved in policing the world but that's not the reality of the situation.