[humint]

Wow, that ought to have Ahmedinejad shaking in his boots. And the western world mustn't forget to brush after every meal (good hygiene is really frightening to the tyrannical leadership in Iran).

Nothing is more powerful on earth than its most able nation in solidarity to achieve a common goal. I think Newt's suggestions show that he is engaged on this issue and willing to take a leadership role. You'd serve these United States well if you'd turn off your sarcasm and take our state of emergency seriously. What do you suggest our nation do to end the threats the free world face with regard to Iran?

[Dark Skies]

I all due respect, I find Newtie to be a technocrat.

You would do well not to descend to ad hominem whenever you encounter a person who disagrees with you.

And read this written by you (what nation in solidarity could you be referring to?)...

Nothing is more powerful on earth than its most able nation in solidarity to achieve a common goal.

[Dark Skies]

Sorry for being such a snot in my last post to you.

What I am trying (however clumsily) to say is that the problem in Iran is fundamental islam (of course) and there are no political solutions to its threat. It cannot be negotiated with nor can it be trusted in retreat, truce or even defeat.

Ahmedinejad apparently sees himself (as does bin Laden) as the Mahdi (the islamic messiah). He believes it is his destiny to destroy Israel.

Of course, I am not privy to the various options available to the President and other world leaders so it would be naive at best for me to recommend a plan of action. But I would lean toward military action on the part of the U.S. or, absent that, on the part of Israel.