Posted on 07/18/2006 5:29:46 AM PDT by seasoned traditionalist
Opening a security conference in Tehran on July 8, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad exhorted the Islamic world to mobilize against Israel and "remove the Zionist regime."
Four days later, Hezbollah terrorists staged a raid across Israel's northern border, kidnapping two Israeli soldiers and killing eight more.
It was Iran that supplied Hezbollah with its immense arsenal of artillery rockets. When Hezbollah launches them at Israel, it is doing the bidding of its patron. The same is true of Hamas, which is likewise financed by Iran.
Israel may be able to inflict a punishing defeat on Hezbollah, but regime change in Tehran will require American resolve. Will we muster that resolve before -- or only after -- the mullahs get the bomb?
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While that little roly-poly psychotic despot with a bad haircut in North Korea may be a threat to us and global destabilization, (IMHO) there is no other country which is more dangerous and has deadly intentions of destroying us (the ONE country that stands between Islamofacism’s victory and world freedom), Israel—and eventually, Western Civilization than, Iran.
There are other forces in play against N. Korea and their containment can be realized to a lesser degree through diplomatic means and pressures applied by neighboring countries.
Iran, on the other hand, has no such considerations to concern itself with (even if there were any, and there aren’t) and they feel, (rightly so, based upon 3 decades of [non]response to their actions) they can freely sponsor terrorists and move to completely destabilize the Middle East
Is there anyone (other than Murtha, Kerry, Moore or Cindy) who does not believe that were it not for Iran (and indirectly, their supported ally Syria) we would not have (long ago) resolved the stability issue in Iraq?
Is there anyone (other than the MSM and a handful of lunatic Leftists/Socialists/Elites) who do NOT believe that once Iran has the bomb, they will NOT hesitate to USE IT?
I have no doubt that were we 100% certain that Iran was on the verge on developing a nuclear device and we could identify the site[s] where they were located, that W (either alone or in concert with Israel) would order wave after wave of cruise missiles and stealth bombers to--at least attempt--take them out.
Nevertheless, while Mahmoud and his merry band of mullah-mullahs may be mad as hatters, they are not stupid. They are playing for time and know full well that with the protection of Putin and China, coupled with that impotent and useless body of Nations on the East River in N.Y., they have absolutely nothing to fear, for the time being.
They also know that in 6 months, there will be a new administration and one never knows who will be sitting in the oval office? It could be another “Clintoon,” or better yet (for Iran) another Peanut Farmer—whose actions, by “giving away the farm” can be attributed to our precarious situation today—and then, Iran would be free to pursue any policy she so chose. The only deterrent would remain with the State of Israel, which I would imagine, would have so much pressure put on it, that it would be afraid to act until after the mushroom cloud had materialized over Tel Aviv.
The question remains: What are we waiting for and WHEN are we going begin pursuing a course of action to bring about “regime change” in Iran?
There may well be some behind the scenes actions underway in Iran in support of those who would like to undertake the overthrow of the present ruling Theocracy, however, if so, (after all these years) its not apparent nor affective.
I know what I’d like to see done about Syria and Iran, but then again, my opinions and suggestions could be construed as extreme right-wing, militaristic, war-mongering, fascist, etc. (Hey, what do you expect from a “Vietnam Vet”?)
I also realize that Iran can easily destabilize and disrupt the flow of oil and cause a considerable increase in the price of gas, natural gas and heating oil in short order--and believe me it hurts every time I have to spend $85 to fill my small van I use in my business and while I don't relish the thought of having to spend $125 or more for same, if push comes to shove, its a sacrifice I'd be willing to make
Thus the question remains: Are we going to sit around and do nothing in order to placate these despots until they have “the bomb” (and then what?) in order to attempt to maintain some modicum of stable oil prices (as if they are now)—as well as placate Russia and China--or are we going to take steps (regardless of the short-term consequences and resultant pain) in order to preserve peace and freedom throughout the world with whatever actions need be undertaken?
What say you?
1st take out the threat from just across the border(Hezbula in southern lebanon). Then turn against Syria with little chance of further meaningful attack from Lebanon, then take out the Iranian nuke machine.
Hell, sounds good to me.
Ah, another "war-monger" after my own heart.
Can we start an "add to list" as well, like Murtha, Kerry, and Cindy, for starters? lol
We just need some reason besides the obvious one... For example, if Iran were to attack an American battle ship, or sink the cruise ship evacuating Americans from Beirut....
But the fact that they are about to get the a-bomb, and have threatened to destroy Western civilization is just not enough.
Taking Iraq and establishing a presence was step one.
IMO, it's too late for that. That's like supporting the restive populations of Germany and Russia to overthrow Stalin and Hitler.
Iran must be confronted.
as you know, this is diversion. avoid USA intention on Iran nuke issue. want to spend USA money on Lebanon and Gaza. it is best let Israel settle the both and USA can attention and warn Iran "don't play cat and mouse coz' i saw your trick" it show that Iran, maybe nearly done 1 a-bomb??? Let us pray Almighty Father to do some miracle to change his mind or else....GOD have mercy on us!!
I don't think that we are. The Bush Administration and the Republican Party is slowly having its heart taken out as a result of te constant daily attacks and lies upon them by the main stream media organizations and the Democrat Party.They will stay the course in Iraq and Afganistan largely because they have no other course.But I do not expect any new actions.
Will there, in the future, be a cost to pay for not taking ation now ? I believe that that thy will. We are already seeing a resurgence of Taliban activity in Afganistan. They too watch the t.v. news and hear the Democrat talking points and hear the negative comments made by "the man on the street".
Will the seeds of discourse and defeat sowm by the Democrat Party and the main stream media result in attacks upon the United States? I believe that they will. The Democrats and main stream media are like drunk drivers who without forthought of the possible consequwences of their actions spread death and destruction with little or no damage or harm to themselves.
Today and for the last several years we are and have been reaping the seeds that the "great" [in the eyes of the main stream media and Democrats] and Nobel Peace Prize winner President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter sowed.
The seeds that the Democrat Party and main stream media are are yet to come into fruitation. But just as with Jimmy Carter, there will be a harvest time.
I say light that candle! Let's get the party started. This is not going to go away on its own. It must be made to go away.
Like Limbaugh was saying yesterday, someone has to lose for there to be peace and the Islamofacist mullahs have to lose or there will never be peace. The longer we wait, the higher the price to be paid.
I would like to add The Dixie Chicks to the list.
Then this would be Iran's connection to the Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organization. The world is getting smaller everyday and everything always seems connected to the MB. Yet nobody seems to be going for the roots, we just keep burning the leaves and trimming the branches.
It isn't complicated. Hell will be paid in consequence, but hell has been paid before and will be again.
There isn't any easter bunny, either.
"First send Carter, Clinton and Albright on a "peace" to Tehran, then level the place. Pay back is overdue.
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Before doing that, move the UN to Gaza. Then level both places.
Yes by all means, but lets make sure Kofi is there when the fun starts.
I was being somewhat facetious when I opined that Israel would be hamstrung to do nothing until the mushroom cloud appeared over Tel Aviv.
However, such a scenario is NOT unlikely to happen should the mad mullahs finally develop an operative atomic weapon.
In addition, what do you suppose our response would be should that happen?
Are we to simply sit on our hands and wait for the inevitable?
The Islamofacist are NOT rational people and could care less about the consequences of their actions
If we had been warned (and in many ways we were) that 9/11 was a probability, should we have said that "until the towers colapse and 3,000 killed," we cannot respond in kind against the perpetrators--as opposed to taking ANY preemptive action to prevent this tragedy?
Likewise, Iran has vowed to wipe Israel (and us) off the face of the Earth. Are we to sit idly by and wait for the "first shot," which will not be a simple scud missile with a conventional warhead?
I think not!!!
I say, the best defense, is a good offense.
I might add to your strategy...befriend and enter into an alliance with Iran's neighbor to the East, India. That, too, is happening.
Since squeezing a balloon makes it squirt out in other directions, which way will it go? North...We're still a little weak with the allies in that direction.
Who are they?
If Sen Clinton becomes Pres = middle east becomes totally militant Islamic (except Israel) by decades end. North Africa follows and we're looking at open engagement between Europe and this new Islamic bloc in the next decade.
Great answer but can we not send some other lefties like Durbin, Moore, Kos to N. Korea; and perhaps Kerry, Cindy, and some other kook to Damascus and follow your directions???
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