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2016-02-20 Arabia

How long will we pay for post-9/11 mistakes?

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Posted by Fred 2016-02-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Saudi Arabia

#1 The author may have just handily outlined the current U.S. policy with regard to Iran and the region. The longer term strategy reaches back to at least WWII and later the 1953 Iranian coup d'état, known in Iran as the 28 Mordad coup.

Klingon fingerprints and their penchant for picking ME regional winners and losers encompass the terms of numerous U.S. Presidents. The puppet masters continue their efforts leveraging the historic faux mission of 'nuclear non-proliferation' more recently the looming threat of 'global warning' as their modus operandi. The real regional issues or root, as Churchill correctly stated, remain money, oil, and power.

After well over a half-century of involvement, extrication from this Persian morass appears improbable. Political administrations, congresses, and parliaments come and go. Few substantive changes occur, and for good reason. However well intended, elected officials of the political stage actually control little. Those who do attain high office quickly become aware of their impotence and bide their time with pocket lining, golf, or sexual escapade.

Harry Truman had it about right when he said:

"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. I, for one, believe the piano player job to be much more honorable than current politicians."

Posted by Besoeker 2016-02-20 04:58|| 2016-02-20 04:58|| Front Page Top

#2 As we ponder the wisdom of overthrowing strong men in counties and regions not likely to ever see real democracy in anyone's lifetime, let's remember Jimmy for failing to prop up the Shah. How's that all worked out? Dominoes - radical Islam, the hostages, the invasion of Afghanistan when the Beltway displayed weakness, a weakened Iran opening an opportunity for Saddam and the subsequent Iran-Iraq war, the invasion of Kuwait. The road to hell is often paved with good intentions.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-02-20 08:14|| 2016-02-20 08:14|| Front Page Top

#3 Amen P2k. Staying out of other people's business appears quite prudent. If someone gets into yours, clear warning is in order. Failing that, a very, very serious smack down.

Nation building is bunk.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-02-20 09:32|| 2016-02-20 09:32|| Front Page Top

#4 Staying out of other people's business appears quite prudent. If someone gets into yours, clear warning is in order. Failing that, a very, very serious smack down.

Or the immediate beating can stand as warning to others. Get froggy before they know you can hop.

Posted by Skidmark 2016-02-20 13:31|| 2016-02-20 13:31|| Front Page Top

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