Posted by james K on July 17, 2006, at 1:45:51
In reply to The Middle East, posted by Declan on July 14, 2006, at 17:55:11
I'm afraid that this might actually be the start of www3. The convergance of all that has been happening with USA over there, India - Pakistan tension/terror, Arafat's death and hamas' take-over in Palestine. Many things happening. Always something happening, but more and bigger things all at once. Iran, Syria. Missiles and troops crossing borders. Dead civilians and soldiers. I'm trying to pay attention to the news, but not be overly focused. (for the sake of my own mental health. May sound shallow, but watching Katrina coverage too much hurt me.)
I get bothered when I know innocents are being blown up and my local news discusses it in terms of price at the pump. Gas prices do matter in terms of the greater economy, but I don't care if your 20 mile a day SUV commute costs 10 percent more.
I wish Kissenger or Madeline Albrieght or even Clinton, Carter, or Bush Sr. could jump in and help settle things down. America used to have some authority to broker deals. I'm afraid we've lost it for now.
We'll check tomorrow's news and see if there's escalation or pause.
James K
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