06-15-2005, 01:26 AM
Any1,Jun 14 2005, 05:08 PM Wrote:The question is would Israel be in any position to "Kick Ass in ME" if it wasn't for the $3-$5 Billion a year from the US (for past few decades)?
Also consider that this unflinching support for Israel has provided a lot of ammunition to US detractors both in the Middle-east, Europe, and else where in the world. People will probably find other reasons to "detract", but this one is awfully convinient.
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I dunno. However, they did do it in 3 previous wars already and while they were getting help from the US, the Arabs were getting MASSIVE help from the USSR, so I'd say that at least evens it out. The fact of the matter is the Arabs are very poor fighters in open warfare.
As far as the US help providing ammunition for US detractors, as I've said, the Arabs were getting so much help from the USSR, that it dwarves the US-Israel association. Most seem to forget that.... or they simply do not care to remember/know it, as it does not suit their purpose.
-A