I should probably stay away from politics in this blog, and leave analysis to the 'experts'. I will try, for the most part.

A couple of quick things, though. I support Israel, and it's inherent right to self-defense. Israel is surrounded by enemies, and I think that if they really threw off the shackles of restraint, they could wipe out all of their enemies in the region in about a day and a half. I think America has many historic and cultural ties to Israel, and I am glad we support them on the world stage. Of course that opens us up even more for the wrath of the 'mullahs', but they will always hate us, because, deep down, in their collective 7th century stone cold hearts, they are jealous of us. I have lived amongst them, and I think it really boils down, essentially, to something as petty as jealousy. I don't think that they want what we have, especially, but I don't think they want us to have it either. Anyway, it appears that God's Chosen People have opened up an industiral-sized can of whoop-ass, and I don't think they are gonna put the lid back on until the job is done. Just my humble opinion.


THE FACE OF MADNESS!

One other thing before I close this out for today. Who are all of these Americans 'trapped' in Lebanon? I know that there are Government employees there, both official and un-official. Who are these 'tourists'? Can anyone tell me. I mean, c'mon, who vacations in Beirut? What could you be thinking? I'm wondering, personally, if this is not Darwinism in action.

Anyway, end of rant for today. More later, hopefully I can keep it more on the local level.

A few links of interest:

http://www.iaf.org.il/Templates/HomePage/HomePage.aspx?lang=EN

The English version of the IDF Air Force Website!

http://www.iaf.org.il/Templates/HomePage/HomePage.aspx?lang=EN

The English version of the IDF Website!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Special_Forces

A Wikipedia article on Israeli Special Forces!