I don’t see a downside.
I place little faith in ex-government officials stating what the current administration should do. (I remember Madeleine Albrecht on the TV constantly telling Bush what to do.) This guy is either trying to make a buck, or is writing a note with Netanyahou’s blessing. It does not make sense to telegraph your intentions; rather, I think Israel is sending a message to America: get tough with Iran or you will face a problem at the gasoline pump.
What they are basically saying is that the Predident of the US is useless in the situation. He has no idea what to do and if he did do something, it would be wrong and on the side of the muslims.
I think the, “Israel plans on attacking Iran by X Date” headline is getting old. Personally, it's about the fourth or fifth time I've seen it in the past 18 to 24 months.
But that might mean “Wah.” Amd 0-bummer and his progressives hate “wah.” Unless it’s “wah” against the will of the Ameruican people.
I sure hope they mean it. Cause its about time.
Let’s suppose the US wants Israel to attack Iran but wants to shield itself from any blame due to its close ties to Israel.
Therefore, it pretends to have a public falling out with Israel and appears to turn its back on that country.
Israel attacks Iran and the Muslim world is, of course, outraged. Also, condemnation comes from all over the world.
Given its pretense, the US has to join in the condemnation. That leaves Israel totally isolated, but with “secret” allies in the US and anyone wishing to curry favor with the US.
What do you think? Does it fit any scenario you have imagined?
For the record, it was reported in recent time that royal Dutch Shell had ceased exporting refined petroleum products to Iran. The question is has not the noose already been tightened by pressure on the companies but no loud noise sanctions?
It would be in their best interest to time the attack so as to do as much damage as they can to the career of a certain person currently posing as the American president and enemy of their state.
Why Wait?
In the past, the US might prefer Israel to do it’s own deed for deniability reasons, and that is partially true now. However, don’t look for the Obama admin to cozy up to Israel after a strike. Quite the opposite. The Obama admin is going to be carrying Palestinian signs and chanting.
If they do, I suspect 0 will nuke Israel back.
Blah, blah, blah...
So this time Israel is giving them 6 months notice? ( : < 0
This could be a trick. Maybe they will let the story leak out that they plan an attack in several months but then attack much sooner. Just a thought I guess.
Israel will be compelled to attack Iran's nuclear weapons facilities by this November unless the U.S. and its allies enact "crippling sanctions that will undermine the regime in Tehran," former deputy defense minister Brig. Gen. Ephraim Sneh said on Wednesday in Tel Aviv.November... November... seems like there's something I've gotta remember to do in November...
Less talk, more do.