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Old 12-12-2005, 05:41 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by richlevy
Worst case is an Israel-Iran war drawing in our troops stationed in Iraq.
Since the US invasion of Iran may be in trouble, then it is possible that Israel may take military action. Possible. Not likely. But possible.

Appreciate what is happening in the region. The US is losing its occupation and control of Iraq. The US has lost bases in Uzbekistan that would have been necessary for the Iran invasion. The US is opening bases in Romania for military purposes. These would be necessary for supply operations but not sufficient for launching attacks.

If the US does not attack Iran as scheduled for about 2006, then Israel must reevaluate its strategic objectives. That could mean an attack on Iran. And that would mean the attack would require cooperation from the US – especially from the Pentagon.

Now normally, this would never be permitted. But we don't have a sane leader in the White House. The current White House routinely calls Arabs evil when contrasted with Israelis. The Israelis can do no wrong - even if Israel unilaterally (without provocation) attacks Iran.

And then we must ask when – not if – the draft will need be reinstated.

Remember why right wing religious extremists want Israel to expand their occupation (theft) of the West Bank. To religious extremists, this would bring about Armageddon – the second coming of Christ. Extremists see such war as good for the future. Who elected the mental midget president? Why does this president repeatedly encourage more war – and his preemption agenda? One reason – look at what religious right extremists want. Then ask yourself how an Israeli attack on Iran – that must require US cooperation – would go down.

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