Originally Posted by Matt 26z

This is the sort of thing that could quietly go away, or blow up into WW3. I think it's either one or the other. No middle ground here.

I don't think Iran would attack Israel on their own. It just doesn't make sense. Not unless there is a conspiracy on the part of Russia and China to get the US into a major war.

Israel should be of concern also. They have a history of baiting larger countries into fighting their wars for them. Usually by setting up their enemies so it looks like they attacked someone, when in reality it was Israel behind it. The evidence behind this is substantial.

The potential also exists that Russia and China could conspire with Israel to get the US involved. Then during a war, Israel does a land grab and Russia and China come out on top after the US is heavily damaged.

Doomsday scenarios, yes.... but the US isn't going to be on top of the world forever. Eventually a series of events will take place that bring us down. We can only hope it's after we are dead and gone.