Originally Posted by Ardy
Zeke, it seems that argument you present shifts rather easily.... with the single unifying theme of nefarious and conspiritorial US foreign policy.

I am not denying there are innumerable illustrative instances. But I do think that this point loses credibility when it is carelessly applied with essentially no evidence other than ... ...what else could it be?

And Zeke, for what it is worth, I have found that people are much more willing to make bets when there is no chance they will have to pay off. Like, I bet this stock is going to go up, or I bet the whole world economy is going to crash into ashes.

It is apparent that you don't bet LOL

Shift from what to what? I never said I was privy to any special information. I am making the case for U.S. involvement. Period. I was not part of the decision process LOL
Since you don't think it is correct I suggest you make the contrary case and I'll be happy to acknowledge whatever information you have. Actually, I'd make a bet wink

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