The_Penguin
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And he answered: "Absolutely, absolutely. I think we are at risk of an Iranian nuclear program far more than you are at risk. At 7,000 miles away, and with two oceans bordering you, an Iranian nuclear threat does not threaten the continental United States. It may threaten your assets in the region, it will threaten the peace process, it will threaten balance of power, it will threaten everything else, but it will not threaten you."
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UAE's Ambassador Endorses an American Strike on Iran (Cont'd) - International - The Atlantic
Now, why does this guy has more spine than some of the leadership that we presently have in the Western world?
I see the neo-cons are trying to beat the war drum again.
Have you looked at the bank statements lately? Funds are low. Too bad you wasted your money on Iraq.
The adults and anyone other than the iran shills know that there will be an attack by israel on iran's illegal nuclear weapons program soon.
I see the neo-cons are trying to beat the war drum again.
Have you looked at the bank statements lately? Funds are low. Too bad you wasted your money on Iraq.
Funds are non-existent, however even if we did not spend a dime in Iraq, the argument for attacking Iran would be the exact same. Cost is not going to be the final decider.
They'll have to prove that Iran has nukes to get consent of the public, and after the blatant lie in setting up the Iraq invasion they are going to have to provide very unshakable evidence.
I tend to doubt that actually. I have serious doubts Israel would act without US approval, which they are not going to get. Ultimately, Israel will look at the cost/benefit scenarios. What is worse for Israel? A nuclear Iran, or losing American patronage? I would argue it would be far worse for Israel to lose American patronage.
They'll have to prove that Iran has nukes to get consent of the public, and after the blatant lie in setting up the Iraq invasion they are going to have to provide very unshakable evidence.
You do not seem to understand the mindset of israelis; they see iran justifably, i might add, as an existential threat.
Who cares about american aid $$ when you have a psychotic leadership of a fanatically religious government with a finger pressed on a nuclear weapons button? A nation with multiple terrorist proxies operating worldwide, that issues on an almost daily basis threats of destruction and violence?
The israeli will say: "what's the point of worrying about a check from the US tomorrow if i am killed today?"
The ability of the US to restrain israel, a sovereign nation, is weakening daily.
That is irrevelant to the issue of whether or not they will conduct a strike.
Iran has operated these terror networks for decades, that is not a new concern.
They also currently do not have a nuclear weapon, so that point is irrelevant as well.
Additionally, Israel will care about American aid becauase the Israeli military expertise, as well as missile defense technology, and numerous other systems are heavily reliant on the Americans.
Some will say that, but the leadership has shown it is not to that point. They asked President Bush for permission to strike, he said no, and they did not strike. Obviously they continue to be swayed by US opinion.
Uh yeah sure....
And only recently has iran provided them with scud missile and other far more powerful capabilities.
I had no idea you were clairvoyant, and had information no one else on earth did. YOU might be certain of that - but most other people aren't, and israel cannot take the chance.
I think you have it backwards, israel has been FORCED by the US aid funding to buy american, and the US has demanded that israel scuttle many of its native attempts to develop a stand-alone military infrastructure programs like the Lavi.
Again, this is your opinion, and israel now has the bunker-busting bombs Bush refused to grant 20 years ago in its possession.
We in America view many things as a threat.. that does not automatically mean we will attack them.
Evidence of this?
I am not clairvoyant, I am simply repeating the public position of the American government based on our National Intelligence Estimates.
Let us assume for a moment that Iran did already possess a warhead, that would seem to fly in the face of the argument often thrown around that "once Iran obtains one it will attack Israel."
Israel is going to have to make the best decision possible with the intelligence available. If they have intelligence about a weapon, it would make sense for them to share it and get the US government lined up behind a strike.
If anything, that only adds fuel to my point of the value that the Israelis place on American backing.
It is not my opinion that they asked Bush for permission to strike and he said no, that is fact. It is also a fact that after this, they did not conduct a strike.
Yes they have bunker busters, but that is not going to assure they successfully end an Iranian nuclear program, or even set it back. It is an important calculation that must be made.
Iran has killed more americans and american soldiers than anyone since viet nam. Iran will not go much longer without a military response.
The US government has long rejected the 2007 estimates, you need to catch up with the times.
Why do people - obviously amateurs - not understand that a nuclear device can be delivered using other means than a warhead?
As you no doubt will above, you will claim that israel's claims about the SCUDS are false, so given the Obama administration's disdain for israel it would be expected they will also not accept israel's claims or evidence. A sovereign state does not - nor should it - need to be reliant upon the whims of another country to decide when/how it can defend itself.
It means that as israel strengthens its relationships with other nations, it will not abide by america's fancies.
You are trying to make yourself look smart in an argument that does not exist. I openly stated Bush refused the delivery, but israel now has them, and therefore can decide on its own whether to use them or not.
The US has THREE battle carrier groups along iran's coast, along with French, israeli, and other nations' war vessels, and it has solidified its base positions in Kyrgzystan and other nations surrounding iran. This is likely the largest military buildup since WW2 when counting the naval fleets, and it is unlikely israel will attack on its own.
What exactly is going to change to bring this about?
Well, if true, this is a big problem.
Some in the government claim that the 2007 report was highly political, which I agree with. That said, the public statements made to date about the 2010 NIE to follow up on that report have not indicated a real fundamental change in Iranian capability as of yet.
Yes, there are other methods, but it does not take away from the fact that the best method for Iranian delivery is going to be a missile.
Israel can attack any time it chooses, it will just have to accept the result.
Who else is going to give Israel the same support that we do?
You apparently do not understand my point here. My point has nothing to do with Israeli possession of bunker busters. Israeli leadership came to President Bush and asked if they could stike Iran. Bush said no to the strike. Israel complied. If they are not concerned about US reaction, why bother to ask?
Since I am only "trying to make myself look smart", please list your experience and or training in the international relations/defense realm.
It is unlikely anyone is going to attack. The US has no incentive to lead or allow an attack currently. Having a large military presence in the region does not mean an attack is imminent or even likely.
UAE's Ambassador Endorses an American Strike on Iran (Cont'd) - International - The Atlantic
Now, why does this guy has more spine than some of the leadership that we presently have in the Western world?
Just as only nixon could go to china, only peacenik/nobel prize winner obama can initiate a 3rd war/major military assault against iran.
The US has captured/lured a number of iranian turncoat assets from the nuclear program in the last 2-3 years. The higher-ups have a strong sense of what iran's capabilities are right now, and if they do not act soon their current intelligence will be out of date.
You obviously have zero military experience. A missile is actually the WORST, as its trajectory is easily traceable back to a source. However, a truck driving a device containing uncatalogued uranium - which is the case with most of what iran has produced since they have blocked inspections - would be FAR harder to trace back to its source.
The consequences of a nuclear-armed iran is the worst possible scenario.
As I showed above, iran is now transplanting its most powerful weaponry to its terrorist proxies, and a nuclear device could also easily be transferred as well.
I'd rather israel stand on its own 2 feet and not have to rely upon aid from the US, which if it were unshackled from the US military oversight/blackmail, it easily could. There is not a nation on earth who is not looking to buy Israel-made weapons designs...
You are missing the bigger picture, where Bush, be refusing to transfer the BB tied israel's hands. Obama has implicity given israel a green light by sending them over, as now israel can just ignore an american request not to attack as they have undoubtedly already adapted the BB for use with their aircraft by now.
Oh, just about 17 years in the US army strategic centers, nothing too major
Now your lack of understanding of the military, and lack of experience is showing. There is a HUGE cost in stationing 3 fleets of 10,000 US Marines each in foreign waters, and the psychological requirements of keeping 30,000 marines and soldiers on those ships battle-ready at a moment's notice is even greater. After a few weeks, the men have to be rotated as the tension is too great to sustain without entering combat.
Those 3 fleets are there to strike iran, i have little doubt - and it is long overdue.
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