harry wrote:

Israel has one of the mightiest armies in the world and the most
intelligent. Most are either college degreed or finishing their
college.

Israel can field 18 divisions of infantry and armor, engaged in
combat, on three fronts, in 72 hours, with the first quarter million
in the field by this time tomorrow. The authorized ground strength
of the U.S. military (infantry, armor, and artillery) is 12
divisions (10 Army and 2 Marine). Israel's ground-force military is
50% larger than the United States'.

Israel can only do these (including military) things with US aid
money.

* Sort of. The U.S. contribution to Israel's military is a minor amount. If
the U.S. stopped support, Israel would have to cut back a bit.

Also with conscription including women.

* Yes. Israel has 100% conscription, obviously due to its unique
circumstances. The IDF is the largest educator in the country, takes in
people speaking 50 different languages and gives them a common experience.
The IDF provides a pathway to personal success inasmuch as advancement is
based solely on valor and merit.

Most males serve for three years and females for two. After that, every
person completes a 30-day active-duty stint - men until age 50, women until
35.


Generic drugs= copies of someone elses drugs.

* Yes. Our Constitution gives exclusive protection to patent holders for a
limited time. After that, anybody can copy them.

And as for innovation, virtual zero. No-one made more innovation than
us in the UK.


* The UK has 116 Nobel Laureates (three in 2009). The U.S. has 320 (nine in
2009).