CONTEXT

Luisport successfully ran two WWIII threads for years. He's now backed away and asked that his thread be locked. This thread is intended as the long-term replacement.

THREAD CULTURE

There is no "official" viewpoint in this thread. I have my views, regular posters have theirs. This thread is neutral on America, Russia, Israel, Assad, etc.

If you don't like the views of a regular, simply block him or her.

THREAD MANAGEMENT

Trolling and spamming will not be tolerated. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Religious arguments will not be tolerated, though you are welcome to state your religious interpretation of events, no matter how esoteric. Political and ideological debates are welcome.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Links must be provided for all quotations, including twitter.