Buz writes:
Both dictators, Mubarak and Gaddafi were at least abiding by the peace treaty with Israel and neither were attacking us or our interests. Both were important sources of our oil.
Neither are important sources of oil for the U.S.
Israel is perfectly capable of defending itself--that's why the "peace" has lasted.
The problem in taking out both dictators is the alternative, which will most assuredly be the militant Jehadist/shariah Muslim Brotherhood allied with and supported by Iran.
The worst terrorist strikes against the U.S. came from our good friends the Saudis.
Supporting a dictator against legitimate national aspirations created contemporary Iran; supporting dictators who suppress movements for democracy has never worked out well for the U.S.
Prophetically, this is all about establishing the emerging global pro-Muslim/Russia coalition army of the New World Order, i.e. the 10 horned beast of Revelation 13.
Tee. Hee.
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