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Should We Bomb Syria and Iran?
President Bush said that in addition to striking terorists directly
that the US would also target those who harbor terrorists. I think it is clear that both Syria and Iran harbor terrorists and export terror in the region- especially in Israel, with Hamas and Islamic Jihad and even in Iraq against our own troops. Shouldn't we, like our Israeli friends, bomb Syria and Iran in pre-emptive or retaliatory strikes? I wouldn't like a widening of the war in the region but under these circumstances won't we eventually be forced to do something drastic? What is the general concensus here at RAM? I personally think Iran is the worst of the two and should be bombed if Tehran does not cooperate with the nuclear inspectors on its covert nuclear weapons program. The US can't afford to have a nuclear-armed Iran sitting right next door when the US is trying to rebuild Iraq and allowing democracy in that region. In addition, now we know how Israel feels daily with the US casualties in Iraq mounting. It is so frustrating to promote peace when you are constantly under attack by hostiles who want you to fail. I think Israel is justified with its doctrine of pre-emptive strikes. The US seems destined to follow under the circumstances. Kenneth Williams |
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I vote yes, but I'll leave the tactical decision to the experts. I
think it's clear that Syria and Iran are on the wrong side of the "with us or with the terrorist" line. It seems clear that the State Dept has been a key player, again, in keeping the logical consequences of Syria's actions from being delivered to Syria. I hope that in this war on terrorism we don't forget to invade the State Dept and install a regime that will promote the US interest, rather than taking as their starting position one half-way between the US and other governments before their negotiating waters down that position further. -- Scott -------- "Interestingly, we started to lose this war only after the embedded reporters pulled out. Back when we got the news directly from Iraq, there was victory and optimism. Now that the news is filtered through the mainstream media here in America, all we hear is death and destruction and quagmire..." Ann Coulter http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2003/091703.htm Kenneth Williams wrote in message m... President Bush said that in addition to striking terorists directly that the US would also target those who harbor terrorists. I think it is clear that both Syria and Iran harbor terrorists and export terror in the region- especially in Israel, with Hamas and Islamic Jihad and even in Iraq against our own troops. Shouldn't we, like our Israeli friends, bomb Syria and Iran in pre-emptive or retaliatory strikes? I wouldn't like a widening of the war in the region but under these circumstances won't we eventually be forced to do something drastic? What is the general concensus here at RAM? I personally think Iran is the worst of the two and should be bombed if Tehran does not cooperate with the nuclear inspectors on its covert nuclear weapons program. The US can't afford to have a nuclear-armed Iran sitting right next door when the US is trying to rebuild Iraq and allowing democracy in that region. In addition, now we know how Israel feels daily with the US casualties in Iraq mounting. It is so frustrating to promote peace when you are constantly under attack by hostiles who want you to fail. I think Israel is justified with its doctrine of pre-emptive strikes. The US seems destined to follow under the circumstances. Kenneth Williams |
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Kenneth Williams wrote in message
m... President Bush said that in addition to striking terorists directly that the US would also target those who harbor terrorists. Don't forget to add Saudi Arabia to the list. It seems the case for punishing them is easier to make than Iran. -- Scott -------- "Interestingly, we started to lose this war only after the embedded reporters pulled out. Back when we got the news directly from Iraq, there was victory and optimism. Now that the news is filtered through the mainstream media here in America, all we hear is death and destruction and quagmire..." Ann Coulter http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2003/091703.htm |
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"Kenneth Williams" wrote in message
m... I personally think Iran is the worst of the two and should be bombed if Tehran does not cooperate with the nuclear inspectors on its covert nuclear weapons program. The US can't afford to have a nuclear-armed Iran sitting right next door when the US is trying to rebuild Iraq and allowing democracy in that region. Don't forget Irael isn't cooperating with the Atomic Energy Agency either. I think Israel is justified with its doctrine of pre-emptive strikes. The US seems destined to follow under the circumstances. Yeah, (putting aside the machinations of their governments) let's **** off another few tens of millions of people who already view us and our motives with suspicion. Go all the way and confirm their worst fears, and give them a reason to sign up and fight the unholy aggressor... Si |
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"Peter Kemp" peter_n_kempathotmaildotcom wrote in message ... Personally, I believe pressure should be brought to bear on both Syria and Iran for their support of terrorists, not their WMD - IIRC Syria hasn't even signed the CWC and yet is being lambasted for having chemical weapons. The fun thing is, Syrians have actually provided USA some intel about Al Qaida: Al Qaida is ideological enemy of more-or-less socialist and secular Arab governments, like Syria (and Iraq...). "Axis of evil" is a product of imagination, countries generally associated to it tend to have little or no common interests and goals and in some cases, they were/are downright enemies. Each of them is a separate case. Hence the question is not "should USA bomb Syria and Iran" but "what USA should do to persuade Iranians" and "what USA should do to persuade Syrians" [to see US point of view]. And it's fairly certain that "bomb them" is pretty down on the list... |
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"Yama" wrote in message
"Axis of evil" is a product of imagination, countries generally associated to it tend to have little or no common interests and goals and in some cases, they were/are downright enemies. Each of them is a separate case. Hence the question is not "should USA bomb Syria and Iran" but "what USA should do to persuade Iranians" and "what USA should do to persuade Syrians" [to see US point of view]. And it's fairly certain that "bomb them" is pretty down on the list... Indeed. I'd much rather see Iran as a U.S. ally than not. The current Iranian "Generation-X" pretty much despises the Mullahs that run the country, and as often as they can (and in private) embrace western values. -- http://www.delversdungeon.dragonsfoot.org Remove the X's in my email address to respond. "Damn you Silvey, and your endless fortunes." - Stephen Weir I hate furries. |
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"Simon Robbins" wrote:
Don't forget Irael isn't cooperating with the Atomic Energy Agency either. Israel never signed the Nonproliferation Treaty. Iran is in violation of the treaty, Israel is not. You might also note that while Iran has publicly threatened to use nukes (whenever they get them) several times, Israel has not. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. |
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In article ,
Alan Minyard wrote: Israel is just as guilty as the Palestinians when it comes to the causes of terrorism. When will they learn that killing teenage girls and bulldozing homes is not conducive to peace? When the teenage girls stop wearing suicide bombs and when the homes don't conceal tunnels used to smugle weapons and drugs. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. |
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