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Originally posted by bilmore
As to, do we really want democracy in those tyrant states, I think we do, and it's gonna be hell for a while once they get there. It's like working an industrial pressure vessel, and realizing that the relief is stuck closed - you know you have to knock if free, and there's gonna be a dangerous explosive mess when you do that, but you need to do it, because otherwise the pressure's only going up.
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I agree with you 100%. That is why I consider myself a Neo-Con. However, I don't think my fellow Neo-Cons really appreciate the ramification of what they wish for. I don't think a democratic middle east is in the US short term strategic interests (long term yes - short term no). On one hand I would like to see the middle East democratic, but if it does become democratic I will really fear for the security of Israel. In other words, for the safety of the Jews in Israel. I am afriad that these jews that have been fleeing persecution all over the world are going from the frying pan into the fire. Right now the US Immigration turns down Jewish applications for Assylum from religious persecution (like from Russia) because we believe they can go to Israel. I don't think Isreal is a safe place for Jews and we should let them come here if they want to.
