"U.S. Planning Strike Against Iran" on jpost.com

orleans

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:09 PM
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"U.S. Planning Strike Against Iran" on jpost.com

WHAT???

apparently matt drudge was talking about this last night. he has the article link on his website

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1135696369601

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Pavulon

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:10 PM
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1. This cites the der spigel article, no new news(nt)

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still_one

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:25 PM
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2. It would be a disaster if it happened, but I am skeptical that it will

First of all, the media in general has NOT been too accurate in their assessment of anything lately

but most importantly, we have a Shiite theocracy in control in Iraq thanks to bush and company, who would NOT look to kindly on us attacking the largest Shiite country. It would immediately put our troops in Iraq in even more danger, unify Iran, and probably push Iraq into a full out civil war. In addition, the IWR DID NOT GIVE BUSH THE AUTHORITY TO GO INTO IRAN WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL. I believe Congress would NOT just sit by if he did this alone. Of course, you never know, but the Democrats BETTER DO WHAT THEY WERE ELECTED TO DO

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havocmom

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:34 PM
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3. Iran is much larger, more people, more national identity than Iraq.

And we see how well] things are going in Iraq! To go into Iran with anything less than everything the US military has got would be suicide. To go in with everything would certainly give Russia, China, and Europe reason to take action.

Do I doubt the neocons, PNACers and all the war profiteers would be insane and driven enough to try it? You betcha. They don't give a shit what it costs Americans or anybody else, if there's money to be made and pipelines to build.

Do I think Congress would stand still for it? No, with qualifiers... If there were another 'Pearl Harbor' like attack in the US, all bets are off about ANY limits on the crazy bastards.

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tatertop

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:50 PM
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5. I expect the very worst. War on Iran would clear the air for Bush.

It would be time for another end run around the
rule of law.

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havocmom

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Mon Jan-02-06 05:21 PM
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7. An the junta gets more exposed, they will get more dangerous

in their self protecting. Worries me that they seem to have no inhibitions. What might they do to assure not being removed from power and standing for war crimes trials, to say nothing of the domestic crime spree they have been engaged in?

A huge war would certainly work for them to solidify power in the face of Congress now looking to nail them in an effort to save their own skins during this election cycle.

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tatertop

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Mon Jan-02-06 09:42 PM
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8. Seems obvious to me

Time for the ULTIMATE evil!

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Muddy Waters Guitar

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:51 PM
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6. Could be the "tactical nuclear strike" option against Iran

Cheney and Company have been itching to put into play their plan to use "tactical nuclear attacks" against some enemy-- air strikes against supposedly reinforced subterranean targets using small nukes to hit them deep down. Iran, for them, probably represents the perfect pretext-- an enemy too strong to invade with ground forces, so why not just nuke 'em instead?

The Cheneyites are banking the idea that the world would go with it since the nukes are "low-yield" and supposedly would have less collateral damage (sure, where have we heard that before), but methinks we'd pay a heavy price for crossing the nuclear threshold.

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Tom Rinaldo

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Mon Jan-02-06 03:50 PM
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4. Has been talked about extensively on Clark threads

Clark is talking about exactly this on FOX, both yesterday and today. Check out these threads for a lot of information and links to videos:

Reminder: Clark on FAUX tonight 10pm ET--starting off the new year
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2343614&mesg_id=2343614

Clark scared the hell out of us tonight..I still have a knot in my stomach
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2343983&mesg_id=2343983

Clark on FAUX NOW....Iraq and IRAN.....1/2/06 VIDEO UP
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2344596

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