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To: Irontank
Re post 20. Great words from a great man. Unfortunatly, although they were applicable to the 18th century, George Washington did not address a time when a fanatic in central Asia can set in motion events that kill 3000 Americans in New York City.

These are very perilous times. If Iran gets an atomic bomb, don't think for a second they couldn't figure out a way to deliver it to an American city, or very close to one. President Bush is facing problems Washington never dreamed of.

82 posted on 03/20/2006 4:57:52 PM PST by Former Proud Canadian
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To: Former Proud Canadian
President Bush is facing problems Washington never dreamed of.

Amen

Washington had his share of opposition, betrayal and treason to deal with as well.

96 posted on 03/20/2006 6:43:45 PM PST by af_vet_1981
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To: Former Proud Canadian
If Iran gets an atomic bomb, don't think for a second they couldn't figure out a way to deliver it to an American city, or very close to one. President Bush is facing problems Washington never dreamed of.

You sell Washington short...he led America through the darkest days this nation has ever known...when its very survival was very much in doubt. Moreover, his advice is still very applicable today...the US is no danger from a nuclear Iran...do you know something that would suggest that Iran's leadership is suicidal? My own opinion is that possession of a nuclear weapon will be seen by Iran as protection against a conventional attack by any other nation...particularly Israel or the US...worst case, Iran, with nukes, would be able to conventionally attack Israel without fear of nuclear retribution...but this notion that Iran, once it has nukes, will use them to attack the US is fantasy and part of the government's attempt to whip Americans into a panic about something that will likely have little consequence for us.

132 posted on 03/21/2006 6:55:17 AM PST by Irontank (Let them revere nothing but religion, morality and liberty -- John Adams)
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