Just as an exercise, can you name one unfriendly nation that fears the US?
How about one friendly nation that respects and trusts us?
So what's up with Israel?
There's a huge difference between an enemy fearing an attack from the US (knowing full well that we'd be stretched to the breaking point were we to try right now), and a dependent state to whom the USA is the only "friend" in the world, threatening to cut off aid.
Mark
Really, well:
1) We give Israel money, but it soon may not be worth much.
2) Historically, Israel whipped all the Muzzies put together with just logistical help every time they engaged.
3) Modern Israel needs far less logistical support than ever.
4) Egypt and Jordan will never get suckered by the wacko Muslims again.
5) Saudi scumbags would last about 30 seconds without US protection from other Muzzie scumbags.
Israel's need for the US is at an all time low, and Israel is far from helpless.
The obvious strategy is to squeeze Israel territorially smaller and acquire operational nuclear weapons and delivery. Then a surprise strike on a tiny area with several bombs will wipe Israel from the face of the earth. Even more Palis will die nextdoor having been used to force Israelis into the tiny indefensible area, but who cares? That's what they were for.
So I still don't get it, what's up with Israel?
Why are they patiently waiting to be killed, and giving settlers grief?
Seems to me the best chance for survival is to do exactly opposite of what Zer0 wants and shove it down his throat like everybody else.