[Howlin]

The King is between a rock and a hardplace in that region. An extended hand of friendship from the US and Israel could result in a very strong/positive alliance for us against our real enemies.

Don't try to bring reason to this thread!

But I agree: and it looks like we're going to need one.

[DTogo]

With a stronger ally in Jordan, and the CIA/Military "taking out" (a-la Pat Robertson) the Iranian leadership, we could establish strong regional alliances, among the people as well, and show them we're not the Satan they've been told (by their leaders and the Democrats).