PhillyKev 0 #26 June 22, 2004 QuoteWhat country in the middles east do you think has the strongest army on its own? I'd say Israel's army is stronger than all the other countries combined. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #27 June 23, 2004 QuoteI always look at the Israeli army as an extension of the US army for obvious reasons. thats actually not true at all. there are many combined israeli-US projects. some of which were abandoned (e.g. the "lavi" aircraft in the 80's) because the US put political pressure on so the US industry will have less competition. most of the system israel buys from the US are also fitted with israeli made subsystems (radars, weapon's control, etc.) O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #28 June 23, 2004 I came across this site recently, its a little out of date, but it is useful for this sort of discussion.... This link will give you means of measuring militarism (is there such a word?) in various countries. http://www.nationmaster.com/cat/Military Enjoy, I find it fascinating.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #29 June 23, 2004 QuoteWhat country in the middles east do you think has the strongest army on its own? Um.. I think it's the US. Am I wrong? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #30 June 23, 2004 QuoteAm I wrong? Yes. Re-read the question. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #31 June 23, 2004 "So, how long until we go to war with Iran? Thinks seem to be heating up" Ah, things are cooling down again, Iran has agreed to release the umm.... insurgents? later today... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3831715.stm As you were folks, nothing to see here anymore.....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #32 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteAm I wrong? Yes. Re-read the question. OK.... I re read the question. I don't think I'm wrong. The US is the strongest country in the middle East. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #33 June 23, 2004 Just heard that Iran has agreed to release the British sailors. I say...."good call" on their part. Punk asses! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #34 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteAm I wrong? Yes. Re-read the question. OK.... I re read the question. I don't think I'm wrong. The US is the strongest country in the middle East. t He meant re-read it and interpret it the only correct way, the way that he does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #35 June 23, 2004 If you enter any counters borders with out permissions you get detained. If it is determined you’re not a Spy or you did not intend harm you may me prosecuted or released. The sailors were not harmed and taken care of. So I don't get the punk ass remark. I say good job to the Iranian government for doing the right thing.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #36 June 23, 2004 QuoteIf you enter any counters borders with out permissions you get detained. If it is determined you’re not a Spy or you did not intend harm you may me prosecuted or released. i agree. how would 8 iranians on small boats near NYC would be treated? O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #37 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteIf you enter any counters borders with out permissions you get detained. If it is determined you’re not a Spy or you did not intend harm you may me prosecuted or released. i agree. how would 8 iranians on small boats near NYC would be treated? O Well, we know the answer for Haitians and Cubans.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
