You're right, bobad, I didn't realize this thread went so far back. I suppose its difficult to discuss Iran and the U.S. without discussing Israel. I know that Israel is a nation onto itself but lets face it, the U.S. and Israel have been hand in glove since its inception. Now that I think about it, its as if the U.S. has a colony in the Middle East.

Don't get me wrong, I think a Jewish homeland is not such a bad idea but I do think that the process of creating it was ass-backwards. It could have been established by the Sephardic Jews (at least those that were familiar with the customs and traditions of the Middle East). Part of the problem has been the large influx of European Jews and the push toward 'modernization' and a way of life stronly influenced by the West. It would probably have gone more smoothly if the immigrants had to adjust to a Middle Eastern way of life instead of the other way around. I know I'm sticking my neck out by saying this but at least I can't be accused of being an anti-Semite.