[alva]

> War in the middle east is ruining the West. I don't understand it and I don't buy the oil explanation.

It is quite confusing. So many innocent lives lost, governments toppled, Western Gov. organised coups and plots and massive amounts of money.

The explanation for these actions could be quite simple once the rest is stripped away - Having essentially territorial control and military bases in the ME is extremely strategically advantageous. Control over territory (occupied or friendly regime inserted) is a tenant of power throughout history.