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Title: War With Iran Might Be Closer Than You Think
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The American Conservative Blog
URL Source: http://www.amconmag.com/blog/2008/0 ... ight-be-closer-than-you-think/
Published: May 9, 2008
Author: Philip Giraldi
Post Date: 2008-05-12 14:37:15 by aristeides
Keywords: None
Views: 346
Comments: 20
War With Iran Might Be Closer Than You Think There is considerable speculation and buzz in Washington today suggesting that the National Security Council has agreed in principle to proceed with plans to attack an Iranian al-Qods-run camp that is believed to be training Iraqi militants. The camp that will be targeted is one of several located near Tehran. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates was the only senior official urging delay in taking any offensive action. The decision to go ahead with plans to attack Iran is the direct result of concerns being expressed over the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, where Iranian ally Hezbollah appears to have gained the upper hand against government forces and might be able to dominate the fractious political situation. The White House contacted the Iranian government directly yesterday through a channel provided by the leadership of the Kurdish region in Iraq, which has traditionally had close ties to Tehran. The US demanded that Iran admit that it has been interfering in Iraq and also commit itself to taking steps to end the support of various militant groups. There was also a warning about interfering in Lebanon. The Iranian government reportedly responded quickly, restating its position that it would not discuss the matter until the US ceases its own meddling employing Iranian dissident groups. The perceived Iranian intransigence coupled with the Lebanese situation convinced the White House that some sort of unambiguous signal has to be sent to the Iranian leadership, presumably in the form of cruise missiles. It is to be presumed that the attack will be as “pinpoint” and limited as possible, intended to target only al-Qods and avoid civilian casualties. The decision to proceed with plans for an attack is not final. The President will still have to give the order to launch after all preparations are made.
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#1. To: aristeides (#0)
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
If the US would only look in the mirror and recognize how hypocrital those two warnings sound.
We haven't objected when Israel has interfered in Lebanon. Quite the contrary.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Conyers: Impeachment If Bush Invades Iran. Biden has said the same thing. Conyers is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, where impeachment proceedings would start.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Sounds familiar...but I can't put my finger on it...hmmm. ;)
Sounds familiar...but I can't put my finger on it...hmmm. ;) Is this the same Conyers that promised that when the democrats took office that he would begin investigations of the Bush White House for the lies that got us into Iraq in order to make recommendations regarding grounds for impeachment? It's been almost two years since they've takenb control and not a single investigation has been started. Conyers is a made member of the two-party fraud. He can say these things knowing that the American people have very short memories. If and when it happens, he won't do a damned thing. And if there is a God, may Conyers be damned for his inaction. May all of them on both sides of the aisle be damned.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
that would be these same dems.
Well it sure is a good thing they are against the war! Lord only knows what they would have done if they were for it.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
It's the same Conyers who sent Bush a letter last Thursday again threatening impeachment if he attacks Iran: Conyers Threatens Bush with IMPEACHMENT in Letter over Iran.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
A hollow threat and political red meat for the liberal core. The mechanics of an impeachment would mean Bush would be long gone by the time anything meaningful happened. .
Once impeachment started, I wonder how our armed forces would feel about following dubious orders emanating from this administration.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Using Nixon as an example, further demoralization I assume. The difference here is that Bush is gone in a few months, and whatever happens to him after he leaves will be relegated to back page material.
If there's trouble about the military obeying orders, pressure could be put on Bush (and Cheney) to resign, or desist from the dubious orders.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
But why would you take him at his word when he stated he would begin investigating the Bush administration as soon as he became the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee? We will have to agree to disagree on his sincerity in this matter. As the second longest serving member of the House and the fifth longest serving member of both houses of Congress, I believe him to be a made member of the two-party fraud.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Director, CIA 1973–1976
#2. To: aristeides (#0)
The US demanded that Iran admit that it has been interfering in Iraq and also commit itself to taking steps to end the support of various militant groups. There was also a warning about interfering in Lebanon.
#3. To: Fred Mertz (#2)
#4. To: Fred Mertz (#2)
#5. To: aristeides (#0)
#6. To: aristeides (#0)
#7. To: TwentyTwelve, aristeides (#5)
Conyers: Impeachment If Bush Invades Iran. Biden has said the same thing.
#8. To: FOH (#7)
Conyers: Impeachment If Bush Invades Iran. Biden has said the same thing.
#9. To: FOH (#7)
#10. To: TwentyTwelve (#8)
Digg - Pelosi to Kucinich: drop impeachment or lose Congress seat
digg.com/politics/Pelosi_to_Kucinich_
#11. To: aristeides (#4)
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Conyers
#12. To: Hayek Fan (#11)
#13. To: christine (#12)
that would be these same dems.
#14. To: aristeides (#0)
#15. To: Hayek Fan (#11)
#16. To: aristeides (#15)
#17. To: Jethro Tull (#16)
#18. To: aristeides (#17)
#19. To: Jethro Tull (#18)
#20. To: aristeides (#15)
It's the same Conyers who sent Bush a letter last Thursday again threatening impeachment if he attacks Iran: Conyers Threatens Bush with IMPEACHMENT in Letter over Iran.
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