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Posted on 04/05/2015 9:44:11 AM PDT by Impala64ssa
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understands all too well what it feels like to be alone, for on his shoulders lies the immense responsibility of protecting the Israeli people from Iran’s ambitions of “erasing Israel from the map.”
Given Iran’s venomous intentions and the West’s insistence on negotiating with this thug nation, it is no wonder that Netanyahu felt compelled to go out of his way and showcase to the world on Monday his nation’s newest weapon — a nuclear-armed submarine.
Known officially as ISS Tanin, which means “Crocodile,” this beast of a vessel reportedly carries nuclear-tipped cruise missiles with a range of about 1,000 miles. It still needs a few weeks to become operational, but once it does, it will be Israel’s fourth and most powerful submarine.
The “Crocodile” will also be tagged as part of Israel’s “second strike” force, which is designed to be activated immediately in retaliation if ever Iran were to fire a nuke at the nation.
Germany is said to be subsidizing the building of several advanced submarines for Israel, perhaps out of a lingering national guilt over the Holocaust. Furthermore, it was revealed that during the first Gulf War, several German firms helped Iraq build missiles aimed at Israel (H/T Western Journalism).
Regardless, Benjamin Netanyahu now has in his possession the arsenal needed to put the fear of God into the hearts of all radical Muslims, including those who lead the nation of Iran.
The implications of this are huge. It means that Netanyahu need not rely on President Obama, who we all know is anything but reliable, to keep his people safe.
And not relying on Obama is good advice for anyone.
Israel is not alone.
Why wait? Strike first.
owebama will be giving the Iranians ASW assets as part of the “nuke Israel” deal.
>>The “Crocodile” will also be tagged as part of Israel’s “second strike” force, which is designed to be activated immediately in retaliation if ever Iran were to fire a nuke at the nation.
Awesome.
I served on an SSBN (Lafayette Gold) during the Cold War and we were second strike weapons. As our Captain put it one day, “We don’t start WW3 or even fight in WW3. Our job is lay low and wait until those commie bastards crawl out of their holes after WW3 to rebuild and then we will destroy every single one of them.”
Of course, in hindsight, I now realize that the real commie bastards to be destroyed were in Harvard, Yale, and Chicago, just as Israel’s real enemy is in Washington DC.
A devote Muslim wants to die fighting Infidels. And we have plenty of examples of that.
The Muslims won't be deterred by dying in a retalitory strike any more than the thousands of Muslim suicide bombers worry about dying when they voluntarily detonate their suicide vests amongst the hated Infidels or other Muslims they consider heretics.
The “Crocodile” will also be tagged as part of Israel’s “second strike” force, which is designed to be activated immediately in retaliation if ever Iran were to fire a nuke at the nation
Best to move it up to a first strike capability.- tom
“...designed to be activated immediately in retaliation if ever Iran were to fire a nuke at the nation.
Why wait? Strike first.
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An Israeli spokesman said, “Israel will never be the first to use nuclear weapons.” Apparently unaware the mike was catching his follow-up under the breath murmur he added, “we won’t be the second either.”
The way it looks now, he’ll have to use it eventually.
The need about four of these nuclear-tipped attack submarines so they can keep three at sea while having one in port for resupply and refurbishment. Just having one such weapon makes it more difficult for the followers of Muhammad in Iran to nuke Israel without retaliation but three at sea at all times will all but guarantee Iran (and many places to the east of the targets in Iran would be uninhabitable for a few millennia.
I truly hope this weapon system puts the fear of God into the Iranians, but remember that al-Lah is not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Al-Lah is very likely Saytan which is why the Mullahs issued a fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie when he wrote the Satanic Verses.
This is Israels “Samnson Option.” If Israel has a first strike with nuclear weapons, they will still be able to destroy all their enemies even if Israel itself has suffered catastrophic damage.
The Popeye Turbo cruise missile is another nuclear option for the mullahs to worry about. Israel also has first strike ability on Tehran with its Jericho III nuclear tipped ICBM missiles. If Mr. Netanyahu gave the order, Iran would be reduced to a fused glass, self lighting parking lot for 2,500 years.
Sweet ride.
Exactely..
OMG...ROTFLMAO!
25 years ago I worked for the company that made the launch seal for the U.S. predecessor of the Popeye, and the maintenance seal for the MX Missiles. Pretty cool stuff for me to be making back in the day.
owebama will be giving the Iranians ASW assets as part of the “nuke Israel” deal.
As the Clintoon’s did with China..
I like the looks of that.
The prop system is intriguing.
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