A comedian, social/political commentator and writer from Oklahoma once said the same thing in regards to China. We kept Marines there for a long time, before WW2.
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"What if the chinese blockaded the potomic river" he asked, for a laugh line. It was a ridiculous concept of course, which was why people laughed.
The powerful have always exploited the weak. Because they can, and because the weak may have something the strong want.
We did it time after time to many tribes of Indians.
We do it now in the name of "Eminent Domain". Take homes to make room for shopping centers, etc.
OIL is the only thing we want and need from that part of the world. We cannot operate without oil. So if we have to, we will take it. Believe it. Right or wrong, it is a FACK, Jack.
We can do w/o persian rugs, and rather regret the necessity of co-existing with Islam. But it is OIL..which is why we have little interest in AFGHANISTAN.
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