Originally posted by Hortlund
Sorry Hang, but you're wrong here. If it wasnt for Israeli intel, the war on terror would be a true waste of time. Israel is the only US ally that has intel resources in the Arab world.
I'd have to disagree. Well, sort of.
I really hate the term ally, since what it boils down to is who has interests in seeing you be successful. The current war is a prime example. Sure, countries like Australia, UK, etc will most likely stick together through most things for some time to come, but look at Russia. We were hand in hand until a few months ago.
Why does Russia not support the war in Iraq? Because they were in bed with Saddam. Same with France. I'm not trying to get on that topic. You could apply the same to the US in any number of copies. I'm just saying that our "allies" change with our presidents, and what our current goals are. Just like everyone elses.
As far as Intel, I'd be extremely hard pressed to believe our only intel is Israel. I served with SOS/MIF team 202 in South America, and I was amazed at where we got our info. One thing I learned is, if you've got the cash, your worst enemy would sell his mother for it.