10/14   who really stands to gain from violence in the mid east, especially
        violence that gets americans angry and paranoid?  average arabs and
        jews? average americans?  no way.  the oil companies.  who paid the
        terrorists to bomb a u.s. boat?  the oil companies.  go to your
        local gas station and think about who in the world is acutulaly beni-
        fiting from violence in the mideast.
        \_ politics is not a game of rationality. the area is emotionally
           charged. if the above is a plea, it's not much more profound than
           "can't we all just get along?" -ali
           \_ So why can't your people just get along?
              \_ I hope this isn't a serious question
             \_ because it's too hot and not humid enough there. -ali
                \_ But at least you never have to worry about mildew
                   in the bathroom.