Posted on 07/15/2009 7:18:13 PM PDT by metmom
Two Israeli missile class warships have sailed through the Suez Canal ten days after a submarine capable of launching a nuclear missile strike, in preparation for a possible attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The deployment into the Red Sea, confirmed by Israeli officials, was a clear signal that Israel was able to put its strike force within range of Iran at short notice. It came before long-range exercises by the Israeli air force in America later this month and the test of a missile defence shield at a US missile range in the Pacific Ocean.
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You forgot reason #4: If they nuked us, who the hell would by their stuff? Who would pay off (like we ever could) their US bonds?
You don't go around beating up your best customer, plus they would wreck the collateral that is backing the bonds ... the USA itself.
“I have studied the use of nuclear weapons for many years.”
No, you haven’t. Take a good look at a 50 Megaton device.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxD44HO8dNQ
Apparently, nukes are ok by you, when they fall somewhere other than your own back yard. You are the classic......fool.
Interesting story for you.
I think you have the labels mixed up - F-15’s have double tails while F-16 are single tail birds.
Already Have
How are you going to destroy a reactor that is underground. A 10 kiloton nuke.
The Israelis have the best missiles and rockets in the world.
I have footage of every nuclear test America and Russia conducted from the 1950-1963. You may want to see the door art for 8 ton door that protects our underground sentinels.
As a military aviation fan myself, I know what an F-15 Eagle and an F-16 Viper look like.
The typical SEAD mission.
Oh, you mean the oil, natural gas, and coal that Kurinton and 0bama have been putting off-limits--that'll still be at least somewhat accessible, irrespective of what happened above-ground in such areas.
HF
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