[Laser_Ray]

Reckless would be saying this against Russia or China, who both have long-range nukes on hot standby and will not be intimidated. It is not reckless to say this to a ‘nation’ comprised of animals who dress women in sacks on pain of death, has repeatedly and recently attacked us both directly and through proxies, and who don’t have the brains to build a toaster oven unless they steal the equipment and know-how or bribe someone to do it for them.

[gbscott1954]

Don't underestimate these people. Wicked, yes. Cruel, yes. Evil, yes.But not brainless. I would think it would be a mistake to start something that we weren't willing to finish. Remember, these people think that the Islamic messiah will be ushered in with a sea of blood. I could think of a number of scenarios where we could end up cause a catastrophic conflagration. What about when we pop a few of their boats and they launch a barrage of missiles at the fleet and God forbid sinks one our our “beautiful” destroyers? Do we glaze Tehran? What happens then? They heave missiles at Israel? Israel retaliates and the Middle East goes up in flames. You see, it is very easy to say we are going to blow up some boats, but you may buy something that you can't afford. That is why most candidates use a little common sense about popping off with bellicose statements.

[eartick]

and who don’t have the brains to build a toaster oven

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