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1 posted on 12/26/2006 10:05:35 AM PST by presidio9
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Another falsetto "The Straits of Hormuz" are falling article.

If Iran chokes off the Strait of Hormuz, that it tantamount to a declaration of war, and makes the choice of action easier, not harder for the administration in power.

I suppose if we wait long enough, we will again hear all about the Iranian navy, submarines and speedboats that will bring the US Navy to its knees.


2 posted on 12/26/2006 10:14:18 AM PST by rlmorel (Islamofacism: It is all fun and games until someone puts an eye out. Or chops off a head.)
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Can we say, "The President, and the powers that be are concerned about ANY Iranian intervention by way of cruise missiles aimed at american ships?"


5 posted on 12/26/2006 11:00:21 AM PST by Sword_Svalbardt (Sword Svalbardt)
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But the looming confrontation between the United States and Iran could affect something that had been unforeseen: global sea trade.

Such bullcrap. We've been talking about this possibility since 1978.

6 posted on 12/26/2006 11:04:16 AM PST by cinives (On some planets what I do is considered normal.)
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"Hormuz is a major point that goes in and out of the north Arabian Gulf,".

And, I did not even know that points could move - much less swim.


7 posted on 12/26/2006 12:41:20 PM PST by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon Liberty, it is essential to examine principles, - -)
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Interesting -- but no mention made of recent additional US Navy units, including another aircraft carrier, being sent into the area.

The other unmentioned piece of this puzzle is also worrysome: what if Iran and Venezuela act in concert to limit the supply of oil entering the world market?


8 posted on 12/26/2006 1:41:17 PM PST by Clioman
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ping


13 posted on 12/26/2006 7:59:25 PM PST by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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