"Ancient History": U.S. Conduct in the Middle East Since World War II and the Folly..

[JINXR]

If anybody wants a very good read on the history of American foreign policies in the Middle East, here you go. I should note that it was written in 1991.

"Ancient History": U.S. Conduct in the Middle East
Since World War II and the Folly Of Intervention
by Sheldon L. Richman
Sheldon L. Richman is senior editor at the Cato Institute.

http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-159.html

Me and a coworker got into a discussion after he accused Ron Paul of being unpatriotic and making treasonous comments (he obviously heard the Faux News spin of the incident between him and Guiliani at the debate). Then he didn't think the US has "meddled" in the Middle East at all and wanted me to give him examples. So I found this report and sent it to him. I also sent him a video of that part of the debate and Ron Paul's interview with Hannity to let him actually hear the entire story. If he actually reads it and watches the videos, I think he'll change his mind pretty quick.... unless he can't maintain an open thought process.

[bush]

I used that paper as a reference for a 30 page essay I wrote a couple years ago. My topic was very similar.

Fox News is trying to paint Ron Paul as a loon. Apparently, if your friend is any indication, they are succeeding somewhat.

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