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03-29-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerman

This is simply my opinion. I believe in my gut that Iran is not suicidal whako terrorists.

I don't know. They did dance around with vials of radioactive materials.

**Frenchy** · 03-29-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Powerman
This is simply my opinion. I believe in my gut that Iran is not suicidal whako terrorists.

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Originally Posted by Preacher

I don't know. They did dance around with vials of radioactive materials.

Being fanatical does not equate to suicidal whako terrorists, IMO.

jdavionic · 03-30-2007, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NewXD40fun

One of the analysts on Fox news mentioned that Iran knew that world oil prices would skyrocket because of this crisis and Iran would profit immensly.

Don't they need money to finish their new nuclear reactor?

Tom

True, but they could achieve the same goal without taking on these risks. They've now aired more video confessions. They remind me of the Frenchman in the castle in Monty Python's Holy Grail.

ichy_trigger · 03-30-2007, 05:30 AM

Iran may have pulled off this little stunt to see what the position of the UK is and divert attention from other issues. Their neighbors are already screaming that NO military operations will be launched from their soil. I think this has been a great way for Iran to see what position other countries are going to take if someone decides to launch an attack against them for ANY reason. If Iran can provoke an attack from the west, they may be able to rally support from other Arab countries. If the UK would strike them, they may be condemed for not trying enough diplomacy. This would also make it look as though the west was looking for any excuse possible to strike their nuclear efforts. They will be prepared for a covert operation to rescue the soldiers so i dont think thats going to be an option.

Tommyguns · 03-30-2007, 05:34 AM

I think that Iran is so close to internal collapse because of pressure from different internal factions that Ahmadinejad sees war as the only way to save his presidency by uniting these factions against a "common" enemy. If we all sit tight and keep up the pressure, Iran will blow its own lid.

jdavionic · 03-30-2007, 05:50 AM

I will say this...the tension is also heating up behind the scenes. I cannot elaborate other than to say that I am seeing activities that I haven't seen since invasion of Iraq. And it this is not meant to say...'the sky is falling...' and we're amassing weapons galore, etc. We may be doing the latter; but I'm not aware of it.

tenring · 03-30-2007, 06:21 AM

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They remind me of the Frenchman in the castle in Monty Python's Holy Grail.

I'm French! Thats why I have this outrageous accent you silly king!
The guy is pretty much the french dudes. I think Tony Blair's response ought to be to fart cruise missles in his general direction.

ichy_trigger · 03-30-2007, 06:29 AM

I have read that the Russian intelligence is reporting a buildup of US assets on the Iranian border, we just sent another carrier group and they are conducting the largest naval excersises in the gulf since the ivasion of Iraq.

Muscle flexing or practice?

NewXD40fun · 03-30-2007, 06:37 AM

Iran hasn't blamed Isreal for this.....yet.

They are indeed acting like a terrorist state.....did all of you forget?

Tom

**Powerman** · 03-30-2007, 06:41 AM

I must say, one thing that I am happy to see is the lack of party spin. In this thread and the issue as a whole. I have disagreed with decisions in the M.E., but I do not think in any way that this is just more "death to Islam" propaganda.

I know Iran has always been a thorn, but I see no benefit to taking them out at his point. I haven't seen any rush to come up with an agenda to do so from our leadership either. That's good. The situation in Iraq is still salvagable. The last thing we need at this point is a hasty rush to war based on irrational fear.

But make no mistake, I in now way think Iran needs to be treated with kid gloves. They are no different than they were before Iraq. A P.I.T.A. Just because we need a little breather does not mean we need to roll out the red carpet. We should maintain treating it as a seperate issue. There is nothing wrong with Ahmadinejad asking, I still see no reason to give him anything.

03-30-2007, 05:30 AM	#14
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	Iran may have pulled off this little stunt to see what the position of the UK is and divert attention from other issues. Their neighbors are already screaming that NO military operations will be launched from their soil. I think this has been a great way for Iran to see what position other countries are going to take if someone decides to launch an attack against them for ANY reason. If Iran can provoke an attack from the west, they may be able to rally support from other Arab countries. If the UK would strike them, they may be condemed for not trying enough diplomacy. This would also make it look as though the west was looking for any excuse possible to strike their nuclear efforts. They will be prepared for a covert operation to rescue the soldiers so i dont think thats going to be an option. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-30-2007, 05:34 AM	#15
Tommyguns XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 134	My 02 I think that Iran is so close to internal collapse because of pressure from different internal factions that Ahmadinejad sees war as the only way to save his presidency by uniting these factions against a "common" enemy. If we all sit tight and keep up the pressure, Iran will blow its own lid.

03-30-2007, 06:29 AM	#18
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	I have read that the Russian intelligence is reporting a buildup of US assets on the Iranian border, we just sent another carrier group and they are conducting the largest naval excersises in the gulf since the ivasion of Iraq. Muscle flexing or practice? __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-30-2007, 06:37 AM	#19
NewXD40fun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 2,729	Iran hasn't blamed Isreal for this.....yet. They are indeed acting like a terrorist state.....did all of you forget? Tom __________________ Springfield XD-40 Service w/DGR kit, EFK 9mm Taurus PT-140 Mill Pro _ Specialized Roubaix Expert "YOU'VE GOT TO STAND FOR SOMETHING OR YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING" ---Aaron Tippin

03-30-2007, 06:41 AM	#20
Powerman XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,722	I must say, one thing that I am happy to see is the lack of party spin. In this thread and the issue as a whole. I have disagreed with decisions in the M.E., but I do not think in any way that this is just more "death to Islam" propaganda. I know Iran has always been a thorn, but I see no benefit to taking them out at his point. I haven't seen any rush to come up with an agenda to do so from our leadership either. That's good. The situation in Iraq is still salvagable. The last thing we need at this point is a hasty rush to war based on irrational fear. But make no mistake, I in now way think Iran needs to be treated with kid gloves. They are no different than they were before Iraq. A P.I.T.A. Just because we need a little breather does not mean we need to roll out the red carpet. We should maintain treating it as a seperate issue. There is nothing wrong with Ahmadinejad asking, I still see no reason to give him anything. __________________ XD-45 service Springer Trigger job TFOs Coal... Improving our lives one degree at a time.

03-30-2007, 05:50 AM	#16
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I will say this...the tension is also heating up behind the scenes. I cannot elaborate other than to say that I am seeing activities that I haven't seen since invasion of Iraq. And it this is not meant to say...'the sky is falling...' and we're amassing weapons galore, etc. We may be doing the latter; but I'm not aware of it.

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