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Is the West (specifically the United States) keeping down the Arab man?
Oliver Klaushof:
I notice the only countries in the middle-east we attack are the somewhat prosperous countries. Iran has one of the largest armies in the world. They are in the process of developing nuclear technology to power their cities. Iraq had a system of socialised medicine. Women were allowed to go to school, earn degrees. They were one of the most progressive countries in the region. Now Iraq has been reduced to rubble. Murder and looting is rampant. They have been set back 50 years. It looks like Iran will meet the same fate. I think the US wants to keep down any Arab country that is doing well for itself.
240 is Back:
I think a bit of it, is that the US enjoys being the only remaining superpower.
If a few of these middle eastern countries got their shit together, they could form a nice alliance, control most of the world's oil output, and create their own little embargo. They could just sell to their European allies, and make the US buy from them. This would cripple our economy. Picture how much your groceries would cost if the truck that brought them to the store was running on gas at $25 a gallon.
So, the middle east in chaos is good for keeping us on top.
OzmO:
--- Quote from: Oliver Klaushof on August 18, 2006, 10:23:04 PM ---I notice the only countries in the middle-east we attack are the somewhat prosperous countries. Iran has one of the largest armies in the world. They are in the process of developing nuclear technology to power their cities. Iraq had a system of socialised medicine. Women were allowed to go to school, earn degrees. They were one of the most progressive countries in the region. Now Iraq has been reduced to rubble. Murder and looting is rampant. It looks like Iran will meet the same fate. I think the US wants to keep down any Arab country that is doing well for itself.
--- End quote ---
More than that, they want to rape the profits of it's natural resources. The stupid American people voted the same wire tapping shit head into office for a second term of more of the same and the rest of the world sees it as supporting an oppressive president. No wonder they hate us.
Sorry guys.... America is full of unelightened idoits.
Oliver Klaushof:
--- Quote from: 240 is Back on August 18, 2006, 10:27:52 PM ---I think a bit of it, is that the US enjoys being the only remaining superpower.
If a few of these middle eastern countries got their shit together, they could form a nice alliance, control most of the world's oil output, and create their own little embargo. They could just sell to their European allies, and make the US buy from them. This would cripple our economy. Picture how much your groceries would cost if the truck that brought them to the store was running on gas at $25 a gallon.
So, the middle east in chaos is good for keeping us on top.
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I think so. I'm not commenting on the morality of it. It is what it is. I'm sure they would do the same to us.
I feel like we are running on borrowed time though. We don't have stability anymore. The future looks uncertain. This will remain the case as long as these buffoons are elected to office.
If we want to cripple the Arabs we could develop alternative fuel. The technology is definitely there. Bush said that is the answer to the price gouging problem in his state of the union speech. I had to laugh out loud literally. Who is he kidding? This isn't going to happen anytime soon. American politics are completely dominated by lobbyist. The car companies would throw a fit.
Oliver Klaushof:
--- Quote from: OzmO on August 18, 2006, 10:28:23 PM ---More than that, they want to rape the profits of it's natural resources. The stupid American people voted the same wire tapping shit head into office for a second term of more of the same and the rest of the world sees it as supporting an oppressive president. No wonder they hate us.
Sorry guys.... America is full of unelightened idoits.
--- End quote ---
It's not all bad. Bush fooled us twice but I don't think a neo-con will be elected again. McCain could get elected, but at least he's a human being.
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