...must..resist...urge..to...respond... Some thoughts...in random order. The thinking in the intelligence (oxymoron) circles is that Netanyahu met with Putin because of that Russian ship that was 'hijacked'. Reportedly, the ship was carrying russian supplied missiles that were headed for Iran, and it was intercepted by Israel. That's why the meeting was last minute/unannounced. I tend to believe this story..the full details of the who/what/where/when/how about that ship was never discussed. The ship came back home..and that was the end of it. Haven't heard shit from the crew..and the guy that broke the story in Russia had to leave the country because his life was threatened. I don't have a problem with countries supplying Iran with weapons. I have a problem with Iran using those weapons to kill Americans though. How can I say that? The US is the worlds biggest weapons supplier. We provide weapons to countries and armies that further our agenda. Osama used to be our buddy...don't forget. We can't be everyone's buddy..and In that part of the world, EVERYONE has a neighbor...you HAVE to get along with your neighbor or else you'll constantly be at war. It's easier for us to say 'Fuck you' when our only neighbors are Mexico and Canada. That strategy doesn't work in Europe and Asia. So Iran..buy all the shit you want. You're entitled to defend yourself. Unfortunately, we all know that some of those weapons are being funneled to groups that kill Americans. but you know? We do it too..this country has a history of covert and not so covert compaigns against hostile governments. Who's right? Depends on where you live. In my worthless opinion, the US would be sadly mistaken if it supported a strike on Iran. Want to talk about WW III? That will be the next thread. See the shitstorm that happened after Iraq? Watch what happens after a strike on Iran. Iran has many many friends...unlike Iraq at the time. If you think about it..Iraq/Saddam was our BIGGEST allie in the reason...they kept Iran in check. Now with Saddam gone..Iran has gained more influence and power and Iraq should be renamed The Iranian Annex. An unprovoked attack on Iran will have world wide consequences. As far as Palestine/Israel...way too much to get into because I'm tired and should be back in bed. Let's just say that neither side is innocent. I can see things from both points of view...and both sides are going to have to give a little to get a little...or there will never be peace. Both sides have a right to exist....both sides have a right to defend themselves. I wouldn't want a neighbor shooting rockets at me every day and having constant fears of bombs exploding when i went to the ATM...but I also wouldn't want my land illegally seized and settled on and my daily movements and ability to function severly limited either. Both sides need a reality check.