As far as the strife in the middle east goes, some might posit that it is just the continual struggle between
Issac and Ishmael. The child of promise, and the other one. A problem never to be resolved because they
both believe with the same fervancy that their position is supported by The Almighty. But to say I believe that
would bring religion into the debate, and that's the other no-no of pleasant conversation isn't it.
(Although I never have been one to shy away from stating my opinion.)