I am aware of the protests against the government. Protests that are quickly quelled and G-d knows what happens to the participants. Iran is being propped-up by countries that have a vested interest in keeping the current regime in power. Besides, the regime stared down a major western power and won. Europe did squat as did the US. A lot of Iranians saw this as a national victory.
I did not always have this attitude, but the West’s own innaction and inattention have caused me to be pessimistic.
“I did not always have this attitude, but the West’s own innaction and inattention have caused me to be pessimistic.”
Flame away....BUT(monkey)...what gives me major pause in going after Iran right now is Israel’s poor performance in Lebanon last year when the stakes were high and the implicit go-ahead was given by the US!
Israel failed to do what needed to be done at the time. Blame it on a weak government, etc.....but if Israel can not defend itself like they have always done...the US can not defend Israel.
If the US elects a democrat in 2008....Israel is doomed.(unless they understand what is at stake). In fact, I would venture that the entire WEST(USA included) is doomed if the Democrats are elected.
Frankly, I say that unless the rest of the world wakes up and defends themselves against this Islamist fascism..let them go the way that weak people go...(to the enemy).
I am tired of my tax dollars going to protect France..while the French do nothing but sit on their asses and make fun of our country!!
Someone needs to ask one of the candidates for Prez(Republicans or Demonrats)..should the US protect the entire world while they sit on their asses and do nothing?