Not needed. Saudi and other dominant Arab states are natural enemies with Iran, they would probably not be too unhappy with Israel trying to level the playing field somewhat.

A country run by the mafia.

Granted, we are a bit disappointed that you elected Carter for a second term, but don't be to hard on yourselves.

Given your standards of good and bad, I sort of understand you elect people to office who have troubles making the distinction themselves.

Unless, of course, you are christian, in which case you will believe that Jesus was prophesied by Isaiah (which is indeed present among the Dead Sea scrolls).

The rest of us have long argued that socialism is the only way to deal with rising productivity. So far, history has proven us right. Indeed socialism works so well in this respect that it is a crime doing nothing in places not specifically designated for doing nothing (called "factories").