Deja Q
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Wed Aug-03-05 03:49 PM
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Let's suppose for one attosecond that * nukes Iran... |
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Iran would respond by bombing our localized special interests over in that region.
Countries loyal to Iran would respond as well. And some of them might have weapons that can reach the US directly.
No, I don't see nukes being deployed on Iran.
Of course, I'm probably naive...
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Wed Aug-03-05 03:52 PM
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The entire United States would be glass within a few days. It's called M.A.D.
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Wed Aug-03-05 04:02 PM
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Although it's much more fun to pretend * could get away with it.
Jay
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Wed Aug-03-05 03:58 PM
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after all, if he did it would be real difficult to get the oil out of the region...not to mention a nuclear strike wouldn't add much to the bottom lines of the war profiteers that are running the show - a few devices cost far less than a protracted conflict that would use stockpiles of weapons and supplies, all of which would be replaced, at great profits, but the likes of the Carlyle Group, Halliburton, KBR, et al....
lets not forget, his wars are about $$$ so are started and fought with a corporate bottom line in mind at all times...
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Wed Aug-03-05 04:55 PM
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You're forgetting those. The military has this crazy idea they can use "small" nuclear weapons for localized attacks.
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Nothing Without Hope
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:17 PM
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10. Exactly. It's those "tactical nuclear warheads." See some of the replies |
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:37 PM
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12. Don't forget, the US. delivered 500+ bunker busting bombs to Israel |
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in 10/04 and Cheney made the comment about 6 months ago that "perhaps the US. wouldn't have to deal with Iran.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:50 PM
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15. If Israel would attack Iran |
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they would get the full force of the Arab world after them. They are not in a good tactical position for any full scale attacks.
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:05 PM
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16. do you have a source for such claims? |
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or are you just repeating internet rumors?
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wli
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Wed Aug-03-05 07:46 PM
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5. the SCO and several other military alliances would nuke back |
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i.e. we'd be in deep doo doo.
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Wed Aug-03-05 07:54 PM
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6. like Europe could withstand the fallout |
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oh, there's Russia and China too.
Rummy and Cheney are smoking something serious and are just trying to be bullies with the Nuclear option.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:01 PM
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8. I think it's because a ground assault would be challenged by the SCO |
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So to avoid the SCO getting involved they'd just bomb from the air.
The idea here is to prevent the Iranian oil bourse from opening and deny the SCO Iranian oil if my analysis of their motives is correct. They're not as interested in occupying Iran.
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Wed Aug-03-05 07:54 PM
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7. like Europe could withstand the fallout |
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oh, there's Russia and China too.
Rummy and Cheney are smoking something serious and are just trying to be bullies with the Nuclear option.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:04 PM
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9. you're assuming were dealing with sound leadership |
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and good judgement. We are not.
Nothing this guy does is logical, and I expect that illogical behavior will continue. Including nuking . Hes a dangerous man because hes insane.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:26 PM
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11. Bush and his masters are smokin' |
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high grade crack. There is no way that the Oligarchy would allow these Sociopaths to destoy the economy of Amerika and the holdings of the Multi-Corps. An attack on Iran would have China and Russia converting to the Euro the next day and devastate Amerika. 80% of the nations of the planet would allign themselves against Amerika.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:41 PM
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13. I do believe Bush would want the legacy as the 2nd. Prez to use |
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a power that great - talk about sending a message? pretty bad message though, but what does he care? his action is cancled in 3 more years, what's he going to do? work on the ranch? play golf?
Dangerous puppy in the White House, yes in deed.
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Wed Aug-03-05 08:44 PM
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14. Why did Cheney recently ask the Pentagon to create a contingency plan |
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for nuking Iran? -- do you think he was blowing off hot air or wanting to make good on the "mushroom cloud" scenario, except the US. would be creating this cloud?
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:09 PM
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18. yes, and there are other hints of a nuclear MIHOP in the works |
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Really freaking disturbing stuff.
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Wed Aug-03-05 09:08 PM
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Just watch. He's sick enough and determined to prove his manhood, cuz he got none. That's the dangerous part. He never will.
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