Originally posted by: hatim
Why is it they key?
The middleeat OIL. Without an ally in the middleeast, there would be liitle driving force for the mid-east countries not to rise up against the USA and stop supplting OIL. Ig anything happens now, the USA can depend upon Israel. Also the economical benefits are plenty. "Jews are the backbone of the US economy"
You think the americans are that stupid? Just support Israel for the heck of it? Not one government but all of them. From the presidential candidates appearing are there any who says they will stop supporting Israel?
But, my opinion is that now the USA must make a choice. Peace with Israel, or take a big risk and make peace with the muslim world. Dont think USA has enough gutts for that...atleast for now. I think a healthy USA-muslim relationship will eliminate the roots of terrorism completely.