Could you tell us why you <i>prefer</i> not to divulge where you live? Such mystery from one who only seeks full disclosure. I am not asking where specifically, but what country. p.s. my chances of being descended from German immigrants post WWII is not very high actually.
Iran - AXIS OF EVIL - democracy Cuba - just miles from the US - COMMUNIST (not really) DICTATORSHIP - contained for half a century by an embargo and limited by geographical position. I'm sure I could do some more research work for you, but then, since time is money, I'd be effectively paying for your education All joking aside, I understand your point Mondo, but the issue is possibilities. Think about this... if Iran were where Mexico is, would we allow that Democracy to exist, or would we have invaded by now so we'd be comfortable? Iran has evolved into a democracy over the past 24 years because the people willed it. It doesn't always take military action to create democracies. On the contrary, they usually form out of popular support for self-determination coupled with a revolutionary act from within.
Hell, we may as well put that astronomical military budget to work, ehh!!! Why waste it on training all the time... war is the best training possible.
We should definitely start paying more attention to other country's problems... starting with N. Korea, then Saudi Arabia, etc., but I think we can get some more help, and troop power, through international diplomacy before stepping in.
What im amazed at more than anything else is the number of people who are Americans who are basically committing treachery because of their hatred of GW Bush....I despised Clinton but would never take a another county's side against him..
I don't seek full disclosure from private individuals making comments on a message board, but, what the hell: I am currently living and attending university in Sydney, Australia. Otherwise, my family lives in Buenos Aires. Now, let me ask? What does this have to do with anything? I can assure you that were I an American resident, citizen even, my views, barring any new evidence I might encounter that might change my mind, my views would be the same.