>>Libya? Do you really think we need a third war in the Middle East? We could fight a war with every one of them and it would never bring peace to the Middle East. Israel is the only country there that has anything resembling a democratic tradition. It's a giant waste of time, money, and lives.
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>I'm not sure the residents of the occupied territories are to enthused about that democratic tradition. Israel is a strange country and certainly more tribal than most people realise.

But at least they have a great tradition in multiculturalism. I think they're even exporting experts, presently touring Europe.