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Originally posted by Project_Silo
I agree,and all through the thread we see more examples of this,and heres another.
Iranian rocket used in fatal attack on U.S base
Originally posted by Freeborn
We fell for it before, do you think public opinion will support it this time.
I don't think UK public opinion will support it at present, but more of this and who knows?
Originally posted by seagull
We did it before to end a war that had already claimed millions of lives. The only other way to end the war was a land invasion of Japan. Want to guess how many hundreds of thousands would have died?
Originally posted by seagull
Interesting is one way to put it, I suppose.
A nuclear strike on Iran would be counterproductive, IMHO. You think the US has issues in the Middle East now? I can't even imagine the ramifications of a nuclear strike on Iran. Politically. Socially. Economically. Just about everything would get worse, possibly even fatal.
Originally posted by Freeborn
reply to post by Project_Silo
I will make no attempt to refute what you say.
Things are definately afoot and alliances are being made and lines in the sand are being drawn.
Even though diplomatic efforts have so far proved largely fruitless on the face of things, surely we must persevere and exhaust every available avenue before entering into even a conventional conflict.
I just can not accept or agree with nuclear strikes at present, and hopefully I never do, because the consequences will be devastating for the whole of mankind.
Originally posted by Project_Silo
Well remember how i mentioned Russia is buddy buddy with venezuela?I have thought for a while now this would be a good strategy to catch the U.S with it's pants down.
Russia is sending tons of military equipment to just about everyone who hates us,this including good ol Hugo Chavez.Well what about slipping a nuke or two or even more into some of the silos of the submarines being delivered.
Then when the u.S has a air war against iran and has to defend agaisnt incoming missiles and all that good stuff.Good ol Chavez can now live up to some of his comments about the U.S.Pop up off the shore a few thousand miles and give the U.S a phone call....
Originally posted by DJMessiah
reply to post by on_yur_6
How hard would it be to blame the Iranians for "stealing" those nukes from US facilities? Even if it could be traced back to US, it doesn't mean the blame can't still be placed on Iran.
[edit on 12-9-2007 by DJMessiah]
Originally posted by djohnsto77
I certainly wouldn't be shedding too many tears if we did bomb them, even with nuclear weapons.
Originally posted by Project_Silo
reply to post by Leo Strauss
I don't believe Saddam was a Ayatollah but I could be wrong.Anyway I'm not happy about this scenerio,no more happy than the next guy.But ignoring an issue will not resolve or fix that issue.
I think Bush needs to be able to prove without a doubt that Iran is making nuclear weapons.If he cannto make this case 100% then there should be no war.In my eyes the odds are to high that Iran will be helped by its buddies.These buddies also have had their own personal grudge against the U.S for different reasons for a long time now.
These budies being Russia and China.My views have changed,I no longer believe the IEDS is reason enough for attacking Iran.I do believe however earlier on before they had time to strengthen ties so much it would have been a good idea.Now the only way we should think about any kind of action is if it is 100 proof that they are developing wqeapons.
Originally posted by shug7272
reply to post by on_yur_6
Again if we nuked ourselves or Iran, a county we would then obviously occupy, WHO would do the investigation. Uhhhhh.. The USA. Wow, I bet we would really come back and say "After careful analysis we have concluded it was us that did it, which we should have known before the analysis because... uh well we did it." I am American, and proud, but ashamed at how some Americans think. Wave the flag, its for the good of the nation, we must invade to protect ourselves.. Na Im not talking about Hitler.. still the US. What's that? Some people don't like the Hitler comparison.. huh well if the shoe fits.