I was looking at a globe today and looked at how Iran sits neatly between Iraq on its left and Afghanistan to its right. Given that the US has withdrawn from Iraq, and given that Iran is now playing silly buggers in the straight of Hormuz, the question is, is war in Iran inevitable? If it is, then in an election year, whose candidacy would it favor?
Originally posted by kmax87historically the sitting president has the advantage.
I was looking at a globe today and looked at how Iran sits neatly between Iraq on its left and Afghanistan to its right. Given that the US has withdrawn from Iraq, and given that Iran is now playing silly buggers in the straight of Hormuz, the question is, is war in Iran inevitable? If it is, then in an election year, whose candidacy would it favor?
Originally posted by kmax87Sanctions are to weaken a country before invasion. An invasion is clearly the plan, but it takes time for sanctions to have that effect. I doubt an invasion will happen until after the elections this fall. If Iran carries through with their threat to close the straights of Hormuz that could hasten things though.
I was looking at a globe today and looked at how Iran sits neatly between Iraq on its left and Afghanistan to its right. Given that the US has withdrawn from Iraq, and given that Iran is now playing silly buggers in the straight of Hormuz, the question is, is war in Iran inevitable? If it is, then in an election year, whose candidacy would it favor?
Originally posted by Metal BrainI think you are right. Something will happen after the elections, whether it be Obama or Romney to do it. I think that is part of the reason Ron Paul is unelectable. He's pretty much the only hope in avoiding such a conflict.
Sanctions are to weaken a country before invasion. An invasion is clearly the plan, but it takes time for sanctions to have that effect. I doubt an invasion will happen until after the elections this fall. If Iran carries through with their threat to close the straights of Hormuz that could hasten things though.
America has been at war with Iran since Carters time and the embassy hostages.
America sponsers terrorist groups that bomb civillian and military targets in Iran. As stated, sanctions are meant to cripple everyday life in one way or another/ unsettle the population and cause internal strife.
African countries will be next on the American list and maybe a revisit to Vietnam just to settle that old wound once and for all.
Originally posted by whodeyVery true.
I think you are right. Something will happen after the elections, whether it be Obama or Romney to do it. I think that is part of the reason Ron Paul is unelectable. He's pretty much the only hope in avoiding such a conflict.
I don't understand why Ron Paul is so soft on Romney though. Sometimes I think he works for them as well. I hope this changes and Paul comes out with some serious negative campaign ads to tear down Romney. We all know it is possible.
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Originally posted by Metal BrainHe should just come out and say it. If you don't vote for me then prepare to send your children to Iran to fight.
Very true.
I don't understand why Ron Paul is so soft on Romney though. Sometimes I think he works for them as well. I hope this changes and Paul comes out with some serious negative campaign ads to tear down Romney. We all know it is possible.
Of course, it is possible that the man has no intention of getting elected. If so, having him in the mix at least gives the illusion of a choice.
Originally posted by whodeyYou are on a roll.
He should just come out and say it. If you don't vote for me then prepare to send your children to Iran to fight.
Of course, it is possible that the man has no intention of getting elected. If so, having him in the mix at least gives the illusion of a choice.
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Originally posted by Metal BrainAww screw it!!! I'll just run myself. ðŸ˜
You are on a roll.
You know what they say, if you want to do something right then do it yourself. All I have to do now is catch a plane flight to New Hampshire and raise a few billion dollars.
I can just hear it now, it's "wacko" peace loving Whodey who wants to balance the budget. What a freak he is!!
Ok, I'll start with you. How much can ya give me?
Originally posted by whodeyNot enough.
Aww screw it!!! I'll just run myself. ðŸ˜
You know what they say, if you want to do something right then do it yourself. All I have to do now is catch a plane flight to New Hampshire and raise a few billion dollars.
I can just hear it now, it's "wacko" peace loving Whodey who wants to balance the budget. What a freak he is!!
Ok, I'll start with you. How much can ya give me?
Ask the bankers for a bailout. Tell them you are too big to fail.
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Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperYeah, they said it was a normal humanitarian operation and had nothing to do with relations between the countries.
There's no way in hell we're going to war with Iran.
BTW, does anyone know if Iran came out with any statements about the US Navy saving one of their boats?
What if Iran starts shooting stuff in the Strait and deploying mines and stuff?
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Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperI never thought Obama would go to war in Lybia either. Well I be wrong!!
There's no way in hell we're going to war with Iran.
BTW, does anyone know if Iran came out with any statements about the US Navy saving one of their boats?
What has convinced me the US is going to war is the way pretty much every talks about Iran, except Paul. They get that crazed look in their eye as they talk about how they are gonna stop them from getting a nuke. Sound familiar? How exactly are they gonna stop them? Sanctions?
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