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Ray · 03-23-2008, 23:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan187

Sir,

You don't think that peace in the Middle East could have significant beneficial consequences in terms of economics? Consider the economic boom in trade after the end (or shall we say subsiding) of Cold War animosities. Not that I think peace in the Middle East is going to happen, but there are definitely dividens to be received in the economic realm if it were to happen. What I'm trying to say is, pursuing peace in the Middle East and having a focus on economics are complementary rather than contradictory goals.

I was referring to the current trends towards recession in the US and its effect on the US domestically and its effects on the world

BBC NEWS | Business | Recession in the US 'has arrived'
Deep recession feared in U.S.
U.S. undoubtedly in recession: Jim Rogers | Reuters

I believe it will not go away in a hurry. Therefore, the new President will have his/ her hands full steering the ship of USA to be concerned about the Middle East.

In light of the above, no matter what the current Administration does, one wonders if the new Administration will be in a position to continue the momentum and instead would be more occupied to issues that directly concern the citizens of the USA like shoring up the economy and bringing some of the troops back from Iraq.

There is no doubt that the Middle East beggars a solution, but will the new Administration have the time to pursue the same vigorously?

If I recollect correctly, each Administration raised hopes at the end of their tenure, but thereafter, with the next Administration the hope petered off!! The next Administration, after Bush, will have its hands full worrying about the economy and so will it be different from the other Administrations?

I wonder if I have been able to explain what I am seeking.