[Sir Taliesin]

Originally posted by Wutang: Yep and Iran was the enemy in those days too just 2 years after the hostage crisis. But I think the US was a neutral observer in the Iran/Iraq war. Course this picture also conjures up images of all the world leaders shaking hands and smiling with Hitler in 1933-38 as well.

We weren't neutral. We helped Iraq with intelligence, training and probably weapons, though they have never had US weapons systems to my knowledge. Iran was and still is an enemy to this nation. But IMHO so is Saudi Arabia. Oh I know they continue to keep the oil flowing, but they really have no choice. They have created a welfare society there and if ever the money stops flowing to the masses, then the House of Saud will be in deep doodoo! But I find it interesting that Wahabbism is still being practiced there and that they continue to export it to other Muslim nations! They are using their on state brand of religion to keep the people's attention on something other than the monarchy!