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Help establish a nation for the Palestinians, and Pack up and get the hell out of the Middle East?

Palestine is NOT where Israel as we know it today, is. They really belong somewhere in (or mostly in) Jordan. Their beloved Arab bretheren said, "No way Habib. And don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out." So now they wander around looking for a homeland. Guess what they can't do? Attack another Arab nation. Hmmm... That leaves just one target for them, Israel.

If you think Iraq was a bad idea, are missing one thing. Saddam was the sole military "power" in the region that prevented the Israelis from actually defending themselves. He was the hammer waiting to drop on them if they stepped over the line. The result was a stalemate, a constant string of bombings and retaliations.

The removal of Saddam simply cleared the way for a little payback.

Ask yourself just one question. Is there any doubt that if the suicide bombings were to stop, that Israel would also cease military operations? No. You'd have peace. The Arabs need to straighten up, and help locate the Palestinians locate themselves where they really belong, and leave Israel alone.

Until then. Israel has only one option. Peace through superior firepower. It works. Cold war?

M- M60s/VP150/QS8s/SVS PC-Ultra/HK630 Sit down. Shut up. Listen.