Cathedrals were torn to shreds in WW II. It is time the United States starts fighting wars to win instead of playing games.
Posted on 09/17/2005 5:19:33 PM PDT by F14 Pilot
It may be the Arab News, but it's Amir Taheri (an Iranian) writing the article.
Or not, who cares?
Let get those "bunker buster nukes" on line STAT
Regards,
GtG
Amen. Never mind that they live in the best country in the world, free to print their lies and filth. That's not enough. They hate America enough to destroy it AND their cushy way of life. These people aren't only derranged, they really are our enemy just as equally as the terrorists.
I would not be surprised to find out that China is prodding them along in this path. They would love to see it happen.
Heh heh...
Khatami's a smart guy - why would he say something like this?
How did Vietnam get involved in this?
Vietnam got involved due to the domino theory.
What do our soldiers say about the mindset of people in that part of the world?
"Khatami's a smart guy - why would he say something like this?"
I think he's still ticked off about the election and not happy about the general direction the country is going in.
Excellent post! Ever since Ahmadinejad was elected I've felt that this is going on full speed over there.
Finally!
"One common thread I've heard in conversations with soldiers who've been to Iraq is that we in the West simply cannot grasp the mindset of people in that part of the world. SImple as it is- it's the only explanation for the idea that Iran can actually contemplate going to war with us."
We don't understand their mindset. We in America of free markets expect that you get loyalty back from billion dollar clients. But do we get that from the Arabs? NO!
"The diplomatic tussle over Iran's nuclear plans goes to the Security Council that will fail to take a decision thanks to Russian and Chinese vetoes."
This is going to be a reality. If China and Russia were our friends, as some think, they would back us up and make sure Iran did not build nukes. But since they are not, they would love to go and see us burn our military resources on Iran.
Without being "Read on" as to the true IADS capabilities of Iran, I'd say that unless they got a serious boost in the last few years/months, we'd have no trouble operating over their airspace when and where we want especially if certain allies come along.
That said, I believe that under today’s threat level, load on our forces, budgetary restrictions, and the pain level that our allies themselves can endure, an "Air-campaign" Serbia style is about the most we should go for. No large scale ground operations.
But then again what more could you want? We can do a lot from the air/sea. Enough at least to get the point across that if Iran does not comply we can make them pay a huge price. We need to create that association that there is a price for not following agreements, stalling, and playing games.
Iran has learned that there is no price or consequence when the lie, cheat or steal. What have the Europeans done so far when Iran did not follow through on its word? Nothing. Iran will make one hollow promise after the other, knowing already before hand that they never intend to abide to their own word. But this appeases the Europeans, even some in the US and it is difficult to argue for a military option when the enemy has mastered the art of “stalling” as well as Iran.
In light of today’s US military, political, and economic burden through wars in the Middle East, Caucasus and North Africa, I believe that an opening salvo of air strikes with further options for follow on missions needs to happen. Strike High Valued Targets. Go after the toys which this regime cherishes. Be a bully! Step into their sand box and break their favorite toys. Then step back and ask politely, “Are you willing to listen now?” If not, break some more. In the process of creating this association “cause and affect”, you can collect Intel, slow their WMD program, and degrade their IADS as well. Our cost and toll in life should be low.
At what point do we get serious? When it’s too late?
Red6
Cathedrals were torn to shreds in WW II. It is time the United States starts fighting wars to win instead of playing games.
"Khatami's a smart guy - why would he say something like this?"
Khatami was a smart guy. He was trying to persuade the mad mullahs that a showdown with the rest would just result in their own destruction. Notice that he is now FORMER president.
ping
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