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Originally Posted by I LUV MY S13
well many countries just want their place in the sun..
reason why germany rose more than what it needed in 1939, same with japan...and reason why other countries began developing WMD..china, soviet, italy, etc
but these guys have other issues to take care of, properly establishing their govn for example
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ah some poor examples here. Germany did not rise in the 30's because it wanted its place in the sun. It was not quite that simple. You had a country that was in economic ruin. A loaf of bread cost a wheel barrel of cash. It was the perfect situation for a thug tryant dictator to seize power. The rise was due to Hilters on desires and his ability to instill people through his amazing oratorical powers.
Italy? LOL do not make me laugh Mussolini was minor league. Their were never a big deal. Now if you want to talk about the Roman Empire that is a whole other thing. LOL. We are discussing modern history though.
Japan was driven by its military and also trade issues. Japan has always felt it was a true leader of Asia as China has felt it is the original leader of Asia. LOL
The Soviet Union again was about its dictators. It was a totalitarian state. A small handful of people controlling all.
Oh and WMD's well Italy does not really fall into the club besides being a member of Nato. China, Russia and the U.S. were the primaries with smaller countries coming in later. Plus it was not so much of place in the Sun as it was I want to feel safe. They have it I need it situation.
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Originally Posted by ronmcdon
If they want to improve, they need to oust that 'supreme leader' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
It's religious fundamentalism that's holding Iran back.
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I would tend to agree with this.
Oh and this which I just caught on the news the President of Iran did say they had near weapons grade uranium. It sounds like boasting to me.
I would also bet if they did get close to a bomb Israel would take it out. Israel has done this before with other countries around them.
Oh and the protests are kicking up again. LOL