[Thanos]

Probably, but the situations are too distinct on almost all levels to be compared to each other. Given the age of the region and the violence that's drenched it's history in blood it really should be looked at uniquely instead of having possibly inappropriate similiarities juxtaposed to it.

[BartSimpson]

ShepherdsDog ShepherdsDog:

Is vermin a reference to all Arabs?

No. But it's applicable to a good 90% of them.

Let me clarify. Having been over there to do business on a few occasions I've found myself a few times wondering why we were shooting at Iraqis when sometimes the Kuwaitis and Saudis were worse.

[Wada]

Worse! Like "Shock and Awe" worse?