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T-Ball War in the Middle East

Rick 2811 Wrote: Nov 29, 2012 8:20 AM

As a high school history using personal human logic, I'd ask students if any would walk up to a 6' 6'' 240 lb Arnold S. looking hunk and punch him thus picking a fight? 100% agreed that would be very unwise...this being years ago, I'm not too sure "drinkers" of today would agree {as Cavuto says I digress}. Likewise in war, one country doesn't normally attack strength unless their are other motivations. You are so right Gaza, the Brotherhood, along with Iran, have bigger fish to fry called Jews. {and yes this is a reference...sadly} If Jews are counting on Obama to keep his word for help, they are in big trouble. The Middle East is becoming a "hood" unlike Chicago it's called "Brotherhood."

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Rick 2811 Wrote: Nov 29, 2012 8:22 AM

ops...teacher.

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T-Ball War in the Middle East

Classical explanations of conventional wars run something like this: An aggressor state seeks political advantage through military force. It has a hunch that the threatened target will likely either make concessions to avoid losing a war, or, if war breaks out, the resulting political gains will be worth the military costs to achieve victory.

Wars then are prevented only by a balance of power and military deterrence: aggressors have to be warned that it would be stupid to start a war they will likely lose. If there are miscalculations or if emotions run high and logic is ignored, then the...

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