SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - View Single Post - Speaking of Obama and Israel, why is it America's job to babysit Israel?

SmithN23 · 11-07-08, 12:24 AM

I don't think we "babysit" Israel as you say, but we help them in anyway possible because they are our allies, just as we have helped South Korea, Taiwan, and many other countries. In my opinion President elect Obama probably wont just give Israel the finger and say f you, but if Israel gets into another skirmish/war with Iran he wont give them any support, in the way of arms/ammunition.

Also, we are not fighting the Iraq war for Israel, we went in to Iraq (contrary to popular belief) to oust Saddam Hussein, he was a very evil person, and we are continuing to fight there to keep the Iraqi people free from oppression from radical terrorists.

In regard to the USS Liberty, it was a case of mistaken identity and friendly fire. This was not the first time it has happened and unfortunately wont be the last. No country is immune to friendly fire, just Google friendly fire Iraq, or Afghanistan and you will see tons of examples.

EDIT: Some SP and added a point I missed

11-07-08, 12:24 AM	#2
SmithN23 Gunner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 91 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I don't think we "babysit" Israel as you say, but we help them in anyway possible because they are our allies, just as we have helped South Korea, Taiwan, and many other countries. In my opinion President elect Obama probably wont just give Israel the finger and say f you, but if Israel gets into another skirmish/war with Iran he wont give them any support, in the way of arms/ammunition. Also, we are not fighting the Iraq war for Israel, we went in to Iraq (contrary to popular belief) to oust Saddam Hussein, he was a very evil person, and we are continuing to fight there to keep the Iraqi people free from oppression from radical terrorists. In regard to the USS Liberty, it was a case of mistaken identity and friendly fire. This was not the first time it has happened and unfortunately wont be the last. No country is immune to friendly fire, just Google friendly fire Iraq, or Afghanistan and you will see tons of examples. EDIT: Some SP and added a point I missed __________________ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Bruke Last edited by SmithN23; 11-07-08 at 12:29 AM.