Iran ... Ho Hum

Allah has a solid round up on all the recent talk of striking Iran. I strongly believe Bush will hit them before he leaves office. As for the grave threat from Iran because of the Straits of Hormuz and world commerce? It reminds me of all the talk about how hard it was going to be to defeat Saddam's army. The major military conflict that might ensue shouldn't be the big worry. It won't be that major. We probably could run the table with them in about three days. It's the Geo-politics afterward that are going to matter. And I wouldn't worry too much of increased terrorism, either. The people that want to hit us already want to do that as effectively as they can. Hitting Iran is not going to change that one way or the other. If anything, it'll take some money out of their pockets and that isn't a bad thing.

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[Captain Joe]

I think 43 will hit Iran right before he leaves office just like 41 hit Somalia right before he left orifice and Klintoon retreated when he came in. Maybe Lady Klintoon will do the same.

[Captain Joe]

Mr. Hinckley, I have it on good authority that Brian DePalma and Mark Cuban just screwed Jodie Foster. You ready to go to work?

[BobInStamford]

Let me guess, the ever elusive 'WMDs' are in Iran. Godspeed, patriots!

[jj]

I think the elusive WMDs must be in Bob's house, right in the middle of Stamford. Or would be, if Bob had anything to do with it. And thank you for the compliment. To be put in the company of George Washington is quite an honor, at least to me, I'm sure you wouldn't find it so, Bob. In any event, no one could take one such as you seriously. You are either a drugged out teen, or a mentally ill adult. Either way, you need medical attention.

[Captain Joe]

Shock and Oil this time. Cheney's leading this attack.

[seekeronos]

If we are really contemplating military action against Iran, we had better get it right:

OPLAN for "Operation Monkeyshines" *

1. Sortie the Carrier Groups out of anti-shipping missile range (supposedly they have a nasty missile solution that can hit anything bigger than a fishing boat from 300mi. off Iranian coasts, as well as those Russian supercavitation torpedoes that can outrun anything on water short of a turbine-powered hydrofoil.

2. Deploy low yield EMT nuclear airbursts over Tehran, Qum, and other assets that offer significance as C3 and information infrastructure.

3. EF-18 and other ECM warfare assets assist in F-15/F-16 Wild Weasel suppression of AAA and SAM sites (also should have been affected somewhat by the nuke EMT bursts)

4. Drop a bunch of MOABs and/or nuclear earth penetrators onto Bushehr and other known Iranian nuke facilities

5. Offer opportunity for an unconditional surrender by Iranian forces within 24 hours of concluding Operation Monkeyshines, to include standing down of Revolutionary Guard and regular military, or face unrestricted and continuous area bombing of major cities and religious centres, as well as targeting of food supplies and port facilities, as well as a ground salient opening up from Iraq when opportune, to operate with a no-prisoners/scorched earth policy (until unconditional surrender is received).

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However, I think opening up Iran would be a very bad mistake at this time. Cajolery and threats of force might do one thing, but hard action would galvanize any Iranian fence-sitters in a patriotic defeense of their nation, and real opposition to the mullahs would disappear as a vapour.

We would do as well as to source CIA and MI-6 assets to foment rebellion against the mullahs, and sew dissatisfaction with the regime, if a credible resistance can be nursed. One person to consider in this would be the current pretender to the Peacock Throne, Reza Pahlavi.

Start by promoting within the resistance communities the concept of a constitutional monarchy along a similar model as the UK or Japan, with Reza Pahlavi as a figurehead ruler (to counter the memories of the autocratic excess his father is alleged to have committed through the agencies of organizations like SAVAK) and use his model of a secular republic to win support among Iran's seemingly secular-friendly youth.

Unlike so many of the Sunni oil nations, Iran appears to have a much better distribution of wealth, and what looks like a viable middle class. If this is so, then we would do well to win that middle class and the youth to our cause against the mullahs.

Moreover, dirt on the mullahs would need to be uncovered, and the mullahs shamed out of office.

In the long run, a war against Iqran would be winnable, but not as easily is Iraq, and we might find it more profitable to pursue the spy game much more thoroughly.

*I chose "Monkeyshines" because IMHO, AchMeinBedIstBad kinda-sorta resembles of rabid chimpanzee.

[Peg C.]

No snark. Just, let's do it already.

[BobInStamford]

"You are either a drugged out teen, or a mentally ill adult. Either way, you need medical attention."

What amazing powers of deduction you have! Those 3 (yes THREE) college credits in Constitutional Law have served you well. Not to mention EDITING your COLLEGE newspaper. You must be an inspiration to all those around you. The A-rabs fear patriots like you.

[Fred Beloit]

The Doctor called Mrs. Cohen saying, "Mrs. Cohen, your check came back." Mrs. Cohen answered, "So did my arthritis!" Brrruuum bap bip.

[Fred Beloit]

Say, Mr. christamfordmum, have you seen this? Up close view to see if the surge is working:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RDVAN00&show_article=1

[Fred Beloit]

The above linked AP story again demonstrates that there really are almost no news stories from the AP. This "story" is really an opinion piece. Note a non-news opinion just as an example:

" The United States cannot sustain the troop buildup indefinitely. And with Democrats calling for withdrawals and a rising U.S. death toll that has topped 3,700, the president is hardpressed to give Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's much more time to find a political solution to the fighting."

This isn't news, the Dems have been "calling for withdrawals" for years, way before the death toll topped 1000. And, of course a wealthy country of 300,000,000 could put a force of 5,000,000 there indefinitely, if we chose to. We've been in Europe and Korea with a large force for over 50 years. Why I deplore and disdain the AP.

[BobInStamford]

"The trip was a closely held secret for obvious security reasons, although speculation about the trip arose late last month when first lady Laura Bush said she was staying home to tend to a pinched nerve in her neck."

The stammering 'Decider' has to creep into his failed warzone and leave Mrs. Permasmile at home. Sounds like ANOTHER huge VICTORY in Iraq. What a hero!

[nowingker]

Dan has again outdone himself for pure stupidity and his merry band of morons followed suit.

I wonder how the Shia in Iraq will react to Iran being bombed.....

Oh wait, no I don't. They'll start killing American troops by the dozen.

I wonder how Hezbollah in Lebanon will react to Iran being bombed....

Oh wait, no I don't. They'll start firing missles at Israel and anybody else allied with the US as fast as they can.

I wonder how the Arab street will react to Iran being bombed....

Oh wait, no I don't. They will riot and burn American embassies.

And another round of recruits to Al Quaeda is born.

[Fred Beloit]

nowinkie, where have you been. The arguments you just put forth above are exactly the type that were made before IraqI and IraqII by every Lefty in the country and twice on Sunday by the NYT. You act as if these things aren't already happening: "They'll start killing American troops by the dozen." "They'll start firing missles[sic] at Israel..." "They will riot and burn American embassies."

GET UP! Go into the bathroom. Look in the mirror. Say to yourself, "I am just as big a jerk as the BoobinBridgeport, only he has a slightly more developed sense of humor than I, who have none at all."

Now come back to your keyboard and make a fresh start. Good luck.

[jj]

Why, thank you, Bob, many people have told me that I am an inspiration to them. It was quite astute of you to realize it as well. But do seek professional help, you need it. Badly.

[jj]

...the stammaring decider has to "creep".....

In Air Force One. You must be kidding, Bob, Air Force One doesn't CREEP anywhere. If the word creep belongs anywhere in this entire thread, it would belong right beside your name as a definition of what YOU are.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

well I see the Fightin' Keyboard Commandos are cheerleding another fucking catastrophe for the United States at the hands of their tin-plate religious "daddy", the flounder-in-chief.

Right down to even providing a delusional war plan!! LOL, in a very sad, sad way.

I suggest all you patriots get out of the basement and down to your local armed forces recruiting center PRONTO!!

Your "daddy" needs new cannon fodder for a shiny new war. Please, do us ALL a favor and go down there RIGHT NOW!!

pathetic. Try thinking, you war-wanks.

[Fred Beloit]

Well, well a new sock puppet, Superintendo Chalmers. Look, P, my fellow American, a new moniker at least as stupid as Islamollama. How creative. But while you mokes are spouting the usual prerecorded drivel, YOUR patriots, the Palestinian savages, who really hate Bush, have been busy with real terrorist work, targeting children. Now aren't you ashamed to be doing so little for the cause?

[Fred Beloit]

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1188392521771&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

[Supernintendo Chalmers (who isn't Islamollama)]

what the fuck are you talking about?

pre-recorded drivel: the same bs that got us into a quagmire in Iraq.

you pathetic neoclown shill.

And the 'your patriots blah blah palestinians' non sequitur reeks of wet brain. too much bud light and pork rinds this weekend?

get thee to the recruiting center!!!!!!!

[jj]

I'll sign up for Iraq when you sign up for Afghanistan, Chalmers. I don't figure to have to do any signing, but my son is already in the US Army. He signed up, where are you? So much for your blather, Bob!

[Supernintendo Chalmers (who isn't Islamollamabob)]

hey clown, I'll sign up when I feel like I can be of service to my COUNTRY and not the oil and war profiteers.

And although we most likely disagree politically, I think we can agree that our hope is that ALL of America's sons and daughters escape this fiasco unscathed mentally and physically.

best wishes for your son.

[Micah]

Iran and Russia have been dating for quite some time. That's why Russia started sabor rattling when they heard the USA might take out Iran's nuke program.

Strap in folks- it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

[Ms. Snarky Doucher]

Hey, superschmendo, Fred just came back from the recruiting office on Friday. They don't want him back in the Army. They say he's too old. But I can plainly see Osama wants YOU. Hurry over there before they run out of bombers, like the Japanese did with kamakazi, you feather merchant.

[Ms. Snarky Doucher]

Oh, BTW, happy birthday and many more of them there, Super.

[Fred Beloit]

Micah, Russia and Iran have their differences too. See here:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=cp_et6jjsf2561&show_article=1

[BobInStamford]

Yawn. Someone send JJ a medal or something. She thinks she's entitled to one.

[Fred Beloit]

My doctor grabbed my wallet and said, "cough." Blap bop kabip.

[jj]

Sleepy, Bob? And I have no desire for a medal, and have never considered a medal is due for doing your duty. At least Chalmers has the decency of a human being, which is sadly lacking in you, Bob. Seek professional help now. Emergency rooms are open 24/7 in your community.

[bloodrage bob]

one real good indicator that it's time to give up on a thread is when the sockpuppets start complimenting & defending each other. sorta like a 3 stooges movie. "you're very wise, moe!" "why, thank you, curly. you are too."