Great attitude. If we invade and nuke Iran, we're toast. Russia won't put up with it.
I amazed at how many FReepers seem to WISH for a war with Iran.
Until they hit us, we need to leave them alone.
Excuse me, but they need to leave us alone. Our men have died as a result of their IEDs. If that's not provcation, nothing is.
"Until they hit us, we need to leave them alone."
Are you still channeling Neville Chamberlain? Better give that up.
IMHO, I suspect you may be correct.
Although I agree with our ability to attack to defend ourselves, I do observe an incredible weakness on our political front in the mainland.
If we don't have the resolve and mechanics to make the war well understood at home, we won't do very well convincing third world observers of our intent, not to mention China and other coalitions.
IMHO, within a decade the world power structures will change and a half hearted attempt might result in very stern permanent adversity directed against us amongst allies.
IMHO, our critical vulnerability is our inability to mobilize the American will to defend itself. Even if we win battles, what will that accomplish when the public lacks the will to remain responsible, accountable and legitimate?
Granted there is something to be said for results, but we are so spread out, it wouldn't take much to overrun the US in the face of calamity. History well documents past civilizations taken captive into slavery for far less than what the socialist side of America has espoused over the past two decades.
We've already been hit, on 9/11, L-F, and it doesn't matter what flavour of muzzie did it.
We're just cleaning-up now ............ FRegards
Russia wont do a damn thing about it. They Russians are crippled and they know it and we know it and the Persians, Arabs, and Turks know it.
Absolute BS ... Iraq was Russia's bosom buddy as well. What did they do? Iran is also financing terrorism, remember Beslan? The Russians sure as hell do.
Until they hit us, we need to leave them alone.
They have hit us ... repeatedly.
1979 : Hostage Crisis
1983 : Beirut bombing (they supported the terrorists)
All the latest crap in Iraq. Iran is finacially supporting all insurgent groups trying to destablize Iraq.
Is that enough? We execute/jail people that pay for assasinations. War with Iran is the same situation raised up to the nation-state level.