Posted on 10/15/2023 8:54:37 AM PDT by RandFan
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned Iran against escalating the conflict in Israel after Hamas launched an unprecedented, deadly attack on the nation more than a week ago.
“I just got off the phone with the Israelis. Their goal is to destroy Hamas in the south and try to save as many innocent Palestinians as possible to prevent escalation north from Hezbollah,” Graham said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “Here’s my message. If Hezbollah, which is a proxy of Iran, launches a massive attack on Israel, I would consider that a threat to the State of Israel, existential in nature.”
“I will introduce a resolution in the United States Senate to allow military action by the United States in conjunction with Israel to knock Iran out of the oil business. Iran, if you escalate this war, we’re coming for you.”
Earlier this month, militant group Hamas launched its attack on Israel, resulting in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring war on the group, which the U.S. has labeled as a terrorist organization. The war has claimed more than 3,600 lives across Israel and Gaza as Israel prepares for a possible ground operation into Gaza.
Iran-backed Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, and Israel have exchanged fire in recent days in the wake of Israel’s separate front against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
When asked if he was ready to declare war on Iran, Graham said he was ready to use military force to destroy the funding backing Hamas and Hezbollah.
” I am poised to use military forced to destroy the source of funding for Hamas and Hezbollah. The idea that Iran read about this operation in the paper, or on television is laughable. Ninety-three percent of Hezbollah and Hamas’ money comes from Iran. They’re the source of the problem. They’re the great evil. So, if Hezbollah escalates against Israel, it will be because Iran told them to. Then Iran, you’re in the crosshairs of the United States and Israel.”
They're not terrorists yet. But they will be when they grow up.
Well, we don’t have one now so there’s that. (Sarcasm..)
I’m no Graham fan but a few reminders like this to the crazies in power in Tehran could be helpful.
Funny, that was light in the loafers message to the school children of South Carolina.
Lindsey should pick up a rifle and lead the charge. He seems to want to send the military everywhere - would it be different if he was carrying a rifle?
Yep!
'You can't throw a REALLY good war without inviting The Limeys."
Just shut up, Lindsey.
Eisenhower Strike Force has now been dispatched to join the Ford Carrier Task Force
Who’s “We”, Kimosabe?
I think you have hit on something here.
All politicians should be required to wear a logo for the top 3 contributors ... or 4 or 5 ...whatever.
When they speak in hearings or to the media, they could do one of those real quick ... brought to you by .. disclaimers.
News folks could use the names when they refer to legislation they support.
Like ... The planed parenthood Protect democracy action bill.
You know like the collage football ... Jim's tire two minute warning. Or Little Joes sweet tea instant replay.
We may actually get a few couch potatoes to pay attention ..
naaaaw ...
Just as Linda did during the Jan. 6 public protest on the Mall. He is quoted as saying to Capitol Police— “you have guns, use them to protect us!”.
First order tweedle dee fruit- who looks and speaks like some old Southern lady sitting on her front porch yelling at kids walking by.
Oh, yeah? You and who else?
Most of them would end up wearing a Chinese flag.
“end up wearing a Chinese flag.”
oooo ...good one ...caught me with that
Shut Up, Linda!
“”””Original member (along with Dick Cheney) of the Chicken Hawks foreign policy club.””””
A chicken hawk is someone who always promotes military action but who never served.
“In 2015, he retired at his last rank of Colonel from the Air Force with over 33 total years of service, after reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 for his rank.”
Not correct:
“A chicken hawk is someone who always promotes military action but who never served.”
Correct:
A chicken hawk is someone who is afraid, but dares to wade into the fight.
I don’t even know what your personal definition means, it sounds like any brave soul like a soldier or a hero “someone who is afraid, but dares to wade into the fight”.
noun Informal—A person, especially a public figure, who favors military force or action to carry out a foreign policy but has never served in the military.
noun pejorative—politics, slang An advocate of war or military action who is avoiding personal military service, or avoided it in the past.
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