Posted on 04/30/2024 4:19:34 AM PDT by MtnClimber
The U.S. and its allies keep substantial forces in the region to ensure an ability to intercede when our interests are threatened. It is not possible to leave the area to its own devices. It's only a question of time before we are sucked back in at a tactical disadvantage and with significant loss of American and Allied lives.
It is time for new ideas. Resetting the table through shrewd diplomacy, proper incentives, and reimagining our Middle East strategy is possible. We must take away the Palestinian veto that inflames that area of the world and keeps it in turmoil. Their corrupt and terrorist-led leaders take their marching orders from Iran. Iran's only long-term interest is the end of Israel and the entire Western establishment to be replaced by a Muslim Caliphate. Iran believes leading such a Caliphate is their destiny. Millions of Muslims willingly die to reach a mythical paradise filled with virgins waiting for jihadists.
We continually confront religious zealots that chafe at the West's restraint of violent tribal tendencies. We must come to grips with the fact that Western and Islamic values will never be in sync.
The Middle East cannot be ignored. We need pro-western nations in the region with which to do business and which are powerful enough to enforce peace between sectarian groups. Only Iran and Saudia Arabia, one Shite, and one Sunni (Wahhabi) are candidates. Iran wants us all dead, and Saudia Arabia was the starting point for the 9-11 terrorists. Not great choices.
The world is on an inevitable path to world war, not just in the Middle East but also in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Like it or not, the United States plays the role of world hall monitor
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Yup. All other religions seem to get along just fine with one another. Only islam causes trouble wherever it is introduced.
If you dismantle the Fakestinian territory or destroy Iran’s ability to fund their proxy army there yes peace is possible.
The New World Order doesn’t want peace in the Middle East until they are firmly in charge.
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