shymexx:

I don't think it has nothing to do with this. America exploited the 2nd world war to its advantage. Others were fighting and getting broke, while it built its industrial base and got rich off weapon sales. And since then it hasn't looked back.

However, watch out for Latin America led by Brazil, they're coming as well. I think this is their century. And most forget that Russia is America's neighbour on the left of the equator.

Barywhyte:

See Miss, power is not coming to China. The next world power is Europe; One Europe. So for a short while, following the demise of America, Isreal will be just fine. China is serving his purpose right now but it will never be One World Power like many people are thinking. The man that ruled during the 1000years dark age is coming and that is Europe. U feel me?

Missy89:
I agree.

lol @ Cameroon waiting for days. never heard that till now.

I do believe that US is on the part of self destruction but i do hope the people make amends before it is irreversible. but there is hope. and the good news is that there is also time (Hopefully).

The major problem is the fact that there is too much money in politics so interests has to be served. if that can change then things would change.

Missy89:
Yeah they war was exploited that's free market at work
There is a geographical barrier if you exclude Alaska that's is pretty close. America historically hasn't have to deal with what most Europeans had to deal with. So you would expect it to project its power differently . Unlike Europe where every has to be weary of their neighbors at the same time expand their influence,US doesn't have that problem in North America.

Screw Brazil . they should fix their Favelas

shymexx:

Lmao @ it was reported on the Guardian updates two days ago like this, "after waiting for three days, David Cameron finally spoke to Putin." Everyone was just clowning him on there. You know Brits, especially the Liberals go hard. Aussies were also clowning Abbott.

I absolutely love how influential America is, and there's no one raised in the west that wasn't influenced by America on way or the other. But I believe it started self-destructing during the Clinton era. Then the Iraq invasion based on lies turned most people against America(Tony Blair will never recover from that and he's more or less a non-entity in the UK these days). Then all the subsequent wars based on lies - and interventions that kept creating failed states everywhere. Coupled with the eastward expansion further into Russia's sphere of influence. America is over-stretched and public opinions anywhere that isn't America is negative.

Also, American politics is dirty - neo-cons waging military and political wars - while the neo-liberals deal with economic wars everywhere. Two sides to the same coin.

Missy89:

there is no one Europe . cant and wont happen.

shymexx:

America hasn't even ruled the world for that long, yet it's about to self-destruct. Great Britain ruled the world for centuries. And those before it also did so for centuries, hence most will always tell you that the last great superpower was Great Britain. America is also yet to fight any conventional war against any powerful country. So be scared for it, with its present face-off with Europe about spying and NATO. Best believe NATO is America's strength to the rest of the world, because Europe offers America a lot of capabilities it lacks. If Europe turns it back on America, it might be the beginning to the end for the empire.

Canada might have something to say about that in future.

Brazil is actually moving up fast. I believe it has moved past Canada, Australia, Sweden and a lot of 3rd-tier countries. And the Latin America alliance is looking lively now. Expect competition from the axis in future. America's influence in that region has declined in the last two decades or so.

Missy89:

I suspected that Cameroon was trying to create an illusion of strength when he was too vocal about the crash. he certainly got what he deserved. and yes indeed. Clinton started intensifying the NATO expansion which triggered Russia's re armament in the first place. now look at where we are!

shymexx:

Obama's adventure in Ukraine is about to be a nightmare again, just like Syria and Libya. Darn!! Can Obama get on thing right?

Missy89:
The unexpected demise of the soviet union has left the establishment in a dilemma. there is no enemy to fight anymore so everything has been self destructing since then. The British power on the other hand was at the time when Imperialism was acceptable. American influence wont last like the British if a new "enemy" isn't manufactured as soon as possible.

Canada? lol I like the country because they just don't meddle into anything at all.

I don't blame the south Americans, they have went thru a lot and are now ganging up against the US. they seem to have consensus lately

Missy89:

Obama is a catastrophe in the history of US politics.
A man with no record and credibility. no convictions and talks from every side of his mouth.

shymexx:

Worst US president ever. Even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

Darn! And the guy is black - he just made the stereotype worse.

YoursGEJ: OP you said granting Palestine independence was the only way to end the conflict? I beg to differ. Israel will never allow Palestinian independence. Your solution is tantamount to sending a demonic child to a christian school hoping he will change. Covering a wolf with sheep clothing doesn't change the fact that it is still a wolf. Hamas are terrorists and will continue to be blood-thirsty terrorists, with or without an independent state. So independence is not gonna happen. Why grant sovereignty to a state that will be controlled by a gang of animals. With that authority, they can purchase nuclear weapons and I don't rule out those savages using them on Israel even if it wipes out their own people. After all they have been using Palestinians as human shields since time immemorial.

In other news, I am the first to comment!!! This early morning wey I wake up no be waste at all!!

Thanks to my all fans and air-conditioners. Una too much. This would not have been possible without you

OP abeg take style push that your link to the source back to the original post.

YoursGEJ: OP you said granting Palestine independence was the only way to end the conflict? I beg to differ. Israel will never allow Palestinian independence. Your solution is tantamount to sending a demonic child to a christian school hoping he will change. Covering a wolf with sheep clothing doesn't change the fact that it is still a wolf. Hamas are terrorists and will continue to be blood-thirsty terrorists, with or without an independent state. So independence is not gonna happen. Why grant sovereignty to a state that will be controlled by a gang of animals. With that authority, they can purchase nuclear weapons and I don't rule out those savages using them on Israel even if it wipes out their own people. After all they have been using Palestinians as human shields since time immemorial.

In other news, I am the first to comment!!! This early morning wey I wake up no be waste at all!!

Thanks to my all fans and air-conditioners. Una too much. This would not have been possible without you

OP abeg take style push that your link to the source back to the original post.

Missy89:
the hurt is almost over. unfortunately the future doesn't look too promising
Hilary another disaster waiting to happen.

shymexx:

Worst US president ever. Even Jimmy Carter wasn't this bad.

Darn! And the guy is black - he just made the stereotype worse.

CFCfan:
The funny thing is that the US media thinks he is one of the best presidents in terms of foreign policy. Apart from Fox News, I've not heard any serious criticism of his foreign policy in the American media

brosss: I have followed this development carefully both on cnn and aljazeera

1) Unprovoked and unannounced shelling of israel- over 2000 rounds intercepted in two days.

http://news.yahoo.com/more-50-israeli-reservists-refuse-serve-washington-post-171156407.html

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 50 former Israeli soldiers have refused to serve in the nation's reserve force, citing regret over their part in a military they said plays a central role in oppressing Palestinians, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday.





"We found that troops who operate in the occupied territories aren’t the only ones enforcing the mechanisms of control over Palestinian lives. In truth, the entire military is implicated. For that reason, we now refuse to participate in our reserve duties, and we support all those who resist being called to service," the soldiers wrote in a petition posted online and first reported by the newspaper.

While some Israelis have refused to serve in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank, the military's structure is such that serving in any capacity forces one to play a role in the conflict, said the soldiers, most of whom are women who would have been exempted from combat.

"Many of us served in logistical and bureaucratic support roles; there, we found that the entire military helps implement the oppression of the Palestinians," they said.

Their comments come as the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, displacing thousands more Palestinians in the battered territory even as the United States presses both sides for an immediate ceasefire and longer-term peace plan.

Earlier this month, Israel said it was mobilizing more reservists in anticipation of increased fighting.

In the petition, the soldiers pointed to the army's structure and fundamental role in Israeli society as reasons for being unable to decouple any form of service from the fighting.

"The military plays a central role in every action plan and proposal discussed in the national conversation, which explains the absence of any real argument about non-military solutions to the conflicts Israel has been locked in with its neighbors," the soldiers wrote.

FILUX: Wht hapen in tht region is simply wht God said & thy ill never kno peace until thy come to accept Jesus as lord & saviour. Israel problem wth their nabor started right back in joshua time whn dey fail God in joshua13:1-7, judges 1:19-36 judges 2:1-3.

bigass: People are dying in middle East

GuyFawkes: The Israeli government has always held the position that Palestinians have no rights in their homeland. Israel was founded by military conquest and terrorism. It is being sustained by military domination and terrorism. The Israelis can maintain their military dominance for the present, but they can't do it forever, and when the day comes when they can't maintain it the retribution will be dreadful. The only way Israel can survive in the long term is to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and make amends for their misdeeds. The American and European efforts to a "just peace" are just window dressing, because the Israelis are not now and have never been willing to treat the Palestinians with humanity and justice. For those who wish the Israelis well, the course they have followed since the beginnings of the conflict in the early 20th century is distressing because ultimately it will result in their destruction. That is the plain truth.

Nihilist:

Mr Funky,

Can you explain to the house how the previous rulers of that region came into power before the annexation by the British in 1920?

How did the Arabs come to rule Jerusalem as far back as 635 AD

I'll give you a clue....it starts with Military Conquest