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The UN has not decided 'strike' Iran.
And neither should we. That is my point. Let's not repeat the costly blunder we made in Iraq.
The UN has not decided 'strike' Iran.
And neither should we. That is my point. Let's not repeat the costly blunder we made in Iraq.
The main difference between Iran and Iraq, among other things, is that the Iranian Regime comprises of dedicated Islamic Fundamentalists, who are giving off all the signs of wanting a serious fight!
The main difference between Iran and Iraq, among other things, is that the Iranian Regime comprises of dedicated Islamic Fundamentalists, who are giving off all the signs of wanting a serious fight!
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So why did we go to war against Iraq?
Simply put, if Iran offered to end their nuclear program if we dismantled some of our nuclear weapons, would you take the offer?
Which sounds just as threatening as what they are saying about Iran now.
went to war with Iraq ( Australia went too) for various reasons, chemical warfare against the Kurds, supposed possession of WMD and to finish the job Bush Senior had started ( Kuwait).
Iran is shaping up to become an enemy with which a war may become inevitable for the reasons I have explained in all my post above, .... Iraq was a different story completely.
The truth is that Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program because it has every intention of attacking the petrodollar system and it believes (rather foolishly) that an arsenal of ballistic nukes will give them strategic leverage against the threat of any American military defense of the petrodollar system.
We went to war with Iraq ( Australia went too) for various reasons, chemical warfare against the Kurds, supposed possession of WMD and to finish the job Bush Senior had started ( Kuwait).
Regardless, they are of no military threat to the US.
Which is why it is foolish for Iran to continue with their nuclear arms program. It's not going to deter us. To the contrary, it will only serve to provide us a defensible argument for attacking them.
Nevetheless, this appears to be the course which Iran is continuing to pursue.
And neither should we. That is my point. Let's not repeat the costly blunder we made in Iraq.
I agree.
But its ok,,,, Iran will see the Light soon .... the nuclear light!
Which is why it is foolish for Iran to continue with their nuclear arms program. It's not going to deter us. To the contrary, it will only serve to provide us a defensible argument for attacking them.
Nevetheless, this appears to be the course which Iran is continuing to pursue.
I have already responded in post 93 how this is different from Iraq. However, I think the point you are making is Iran is not a threat to the US. This is an uninformed analysis because you are not taking into account the threat Iran is to one of our closest allies, Israel. One cannot deny that Iran pursuing nuclear weapons is a threat to Israel. The US being concerned and a reliable Allie to Israel is certainly in our self interest.
You let me know what I got wrong, How about that? Be sure to include your sources. Thanks!
Isreal has hundreds of nukes. They more than outmatch Iran in that regard.
:lamo So that means Israel has no concern if Iran develops nuclear weapons (and goes against an international treaty doing so). Are you being serious?
A technicality violation does not a military threat make. Iraq had technical violations of their UN agreement, and was of no more of a threat than is Iran.
I disagree, Iran supports well known enemies of Israel such as Hezbollah and Hamas.
If Iran were to develop nuclear weapons, it would certainly tip the scale of power in the region away from Israel.
It is very easy to see why Israel IS be concerned.
Should Israel choose to attack, the US being a strong allie of israel should support the country, and that could very well include some military force.
We have provided much, much more direct support for Israel a well known enemy of Palestine and Iran.
Yes, it would provide a parity that does not currently exist. Such parity is necessary for any serious negotiations for peace.
Its easier for me to see that Iran has more reason for concern than does Israel. Israel is the one that is threatening to attack, and actually has the means to do so.
If Israel is stupid enough to attack Iraq without clearing it with us, they are on their own as far as I am concerned.