[Ryzorian]

There's a book out I find interesting. It also makes sense when you put the pieces together. The US didn't attack Iraq for oil, anymore than it's attacking Afganistan because of jihadi's. In fact we don't care if we eventually "loose" and are "driven out in humliation". We are only thier to destablize the whole region, thus preventing a united arabian nation. As long as muslims fight each other the US wins.

This book suggests that every action the US has taken in the last 100 years has be designed to ensure global dominance via the sea. It's why we bought Alaska and anexed Hawiai. The US has the most powerful navy in the world with the ability to project power anywhere they wish. No one can utilize the sealanes for trade if the US decides against it. The US uses diplomacy or military might to prevent any area becomeing strong enough to build a navy capable of challanging the US.

I'll have to post the name of the Book later cause I loaned it out to someone and can't recall it off hand. The author though, is what they call a "futurist". He thinks the American centruy hasn't even started yet.