Originally posted by StSanta Sometimes I wonder whether the culture coming from the middle east differs vastly on the area of war/enemies.In Europe, we've fought two world wars. Both times, the Americans have been drawn in. In the latest bout, it took the combined effort of the 'free world' to destroy an unequaled tyranny.Yet here we are, 60 years laters, all pals. Sure, Danes will make jokes about the German tourists who make bunkers on our beaches to protect themselves from the wind, but it stays like that. There's no hatred between nations.Denmark and Sweden were at war for some 142 years since the 1300's. That's pretty much I think, yet today the worst punches that are thrown are usually over soccer games or which beer is the best.What I am saying is that with some exceptions, reconciliation has been possible in Europe.Yet in the middle east, this seems to be utterly impossible.We see very little reconciliation. Afghanistan is a big maybe, today it's very polarized and divided between tribal lines.I wonder if there exists a culture of reconciliation in thje middle east as there is in Europe. Before such a one is in place, I cannot see how there can be peace at all.
Originally posted by moose My opinion is that the US should completely remove ties from the entire region. That way we cant be blamed (like we usually do) for what happens. Personally I think Israel instigates most of this.
They must be crushed before it`s too late!!!!!
Originally posted by ~Caligula~ They chose to fight in the city to the last man.They got what they wanted,and their civilians paid the price,just like in any other war.
