So maybe the term WWIII is a little over the top, but it seems to me that the current situation both in the Middle East, in Afghanistan, and in America is a kind of world war. The battles may seem to be somewhat dis-jointed when compared to the concept of global warfare evident in WWI & WWII-but the focal point of the battles settle on two common denominators: America & Islamic Extremism.
The Bush doctrine that you are either with us or agianst us seems to be dead on. The world is picking sides and it seems that a show down on a greater scale is pending. Riots broke out in Lebannon, Egypt, and France. Eurpoe, who for the past 20 years has more or less prided itself on being opposed to American doctrine, is calling for our intervention to stop the Israeli military action. Countless talking heads seem to ooze sympathy on the airwaves for the Palestinans. Certain countries within the Middle East are spouting rehtoric that could lead to further conflict. Even our allies in the region are with us only when it suits their needs. Worse yet, they talk like they are with us, but their actions indicate otherwise.
[b]My theory is that the world is picking sides in these battles, and in effect, this amounts to WWIII by Proxy. Conflict will continue to escalate until we are engaged in a war, the likes of which we have never seen before. I think that this conflict is inevitable-meaning that it is bound to happen regardless of concessions, peace plans, peace accords, negotiations, resolutions, and the like. The only way to resolve this conflict in any meaningful way is through a DECISIVE MILITARY VICTORY that shows our enemies that if you mess with us, you will be destroyed. period. end of sentance. end of discussion.[/b]
The point of this topic is to see if my theory is worth anything or is way off base. I would appreciate your comments. Sound off!