It would appear, some years ago, that the Government of Israel was very worried about the country’s economic performance. Basically, they were going broke. So a special meeting of the Knesset was called and suggestions put forward for solving the problem. Many solutions arose but late in the day one member stood and said. “Simple. We declare war on the United States.”
The parliament was shocked. “Don’t be ridiculous, ” said a chief spokesman. “The USA is the strongest, most powerful nation on the planet. They would beat us hands-down!”
“Exactly,” said the proposer of solution. “Just look and Germany and Japan. Went to war with the US. Lost badly. Aided by USA in their recovery with billions of dollars and now they’re the world’s leading economic powers.”
The parliament members were impressed and started to work out the details. However, as the debate went on, one unassuming chap from the back called for attention.
“Excuse me,” he said. “What if we should WIN?