I missed this thread (because I didn't recognize the acronym in the title), until Wolfgang pointed it out to me. I started a related thread, titled "BS: Political: IRA, Israeli developments", but having more to do with how the US role in these two conflicts relates to its ongoing war in Afghanistan. Rather than highjack this thread, I'll invite you all over to mine if you're interested. Then Grab and I can fight for your hearts and minds.