Comments on: WaPo: U.S. declares war on Iran in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine; Update: Iran to install 3,000 centrifuges

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » U.S. to Revolutionary Guards: You’re all terrorists

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:33:48 +0000

[...] For a lot of reasons, it comes as no surprise. Robin Wright, who’s responsible for tonight’s scoop, reported five days ago that hawks had regained the momentum within the administration on all things Iran so a new escalation wasn’t unexpected. And in fact, this is just a logical next step from what’s been happening for six months. The two rounds of UN sanctions on Iran for noncompliance on its enrichment program specifically targeted the assets of the Guard’s top commanders; a parallel track of unilateral U.S. sanctions since January (around the same time Bush informally declared war on the regime) has been aimed at squeezing foreign financial institutions who deal with Iran. Formally designating the entire IRGC a terrorist group will, it appears, let the feds reach beyond the commanders and squeeze even harder. In fact, revisit this WaPo piece from April, also written by Wright, and marvel at the massive power within Iran enjoyed by the IRGC under Ahmadinejad, himself a veteran of the group. Given their influence, declaring the Guard a “specially designated global terrorist” is tantamount to applying that label to the Iranian government as a whole: [A]lmost three decades after the 1979 revolution, the Revolutionary Guard has also become a leading political and economic force in Iran. One of its veterans, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, became Iran’s president in 2005. The force and a network of current and former commanders have also moved into Iran’s oil and gas business, won bids on major government construction contracts, and even gained lucrative franchises such as Mercedes-Benz dealerships, the sources say. [...]

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » ABC exposes Bush’s secret order to CIA to destabilize Iranian regime

Wed, 23 May 2007 02:04:14 +0000

[...] I assumed we’ve been doing covert ops over there all along so I don’t know how much of the cat was still in the bag, but whoever’s trying to undermine it at the CIA clearly wants to make sure it’s well and fully out before things get going. The CIA has received secret presidential approval to mount a covert “black” operation to destabilize the Iranian government, current and former officials in the intelligence community tell the Blotter on ABCNews.com. [...]

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Bush: Hands off Iran

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Bush: Hands off Iran — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:58:53 +0000

[...] So why not leave them alone and let them stagger? We’re working them over at the margins. They’re already negotiating with the Saudis in Lebanon, apparently in earnest and to the dismay of Syria. Why not live and let die? Two reasons: [...]

By: Emmett J.

Emmett J. — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:47:01 +0000

Concerning the entire situation, if anyone has been following it for any length of time – how are you (collectively) surprised about any of this?

Yes, there are alternative energy sources that we could and don’t use –

Yes, we could have dealt with the Iran problem -

Yes, we could have alternative fuel sources for cars, etc. -

Yes, we could have done many things different –

But we (colectively) won’t – why?

Look overall at what is good for businesses involved and who stands to gain from any situation.

In the business world it’s called situational eithics –

In the real world, it translates to shortages, war, death, economic shortfalls (and increases when it suits), inconvenience, conflict (politically and more), and more.

As long as the mass is lept ignorant with media meant for the mass, the truth does not matter as long as most beleive what they are told.

Hopefully this stimulates some discussion and thought.

Best wishes for a good day.

By: retired

retired — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:22:44 +0000

Our politicians are frauds on this oil issue, we could be using Methanol in our cars, trucks and etc,,, all the weeds and crops that get mowed under each year could supply us with 200$% of our fuels… but NNNOoooooooooooo..

the frauds in DC refuse to..

By: retired

retired — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:20:36 +0000

less F%$$$# talk,, more F$$# action! either take the Iranian’s nuke stuff out with missles and bombs, or STFU!

By: Wade's Inn

Wade's Inn — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:47:24 +0000

Wade’s Inn…

DeNiro Outs Terrorists…

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 05:39:48 +0000

I’ll do my best with the blockquote, but you’re crazy if you don’t read the whole thing.

That’s okay, I’ll wait until Michael Moore’s documentary, that shows how Bush and the Saudi’s planned this back when Papa Bush was in office, comes out.

Personally, I’m just hoping to get my hands on some of that Iranian oil. I plan on stockpiling it in the garage, next to the Saudi oil.

By: Kralizec

Kralizec — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:21:08 +0000

Though U.S. forces are not known to have used lethal force against any Iranian to date, Bush administration officials have been urging top military commanders to exercise the authority…

Mega-lame!

By: Kralizec

Kralizec — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:20:09 +0000

The policy does not extend to Iranian civilians or diplomats.

Lame.

By: Kralizec

Kralizec — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:10:23 +0000

Well, thankfully, it appears war has not been declared. It would detract aesthetically from the war, were the U.S. actually to declare it. Having purposed to kill, it’s both more elegant and more effective just to do so, and not waste time in declarations. But at some point, maybe the Americans can get the U.N. Security Council to “declare” something or other, as a comic interlude.

By: Coyote D.

Coyote D. — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:05:10 +0000

How far is Iran from Okinawa?

By: The Jawa Report

The Jawa Report — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:52:33 +0000

Finally, Iran Is Being Treated Like The Enemy That They Are…

I’ve been hearing about this all day (so have you, probably), and it still seems almost too good to be true. WASHINGTON President Bush has authorized U.S. forces in Iraq to take whatever actions are necessary to counter Iranian……

By: LegendHasIt

LegendHasIt — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:32:57 +0000

What I don’t get, is that there were reports …what.. six – eight months ago?? that Iran had already built the 3,000 centrifuge cascade facility and it was days or no more than a few weeks away from going online.

So why are people now suddenly surprised that ‘they are GOING to do it’.

By: William Amos

William Amos — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:47:50 +0000

Which revelations are you referring to?

WAPO’s revelation that Bush is targeting Iran. The moonbats will say this proves Bush wants a war with Iran and the dems need to step in to stop it.

By: right2bright

right2bright — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:24:00 +0000

If the democrats don’t like the President’s plan, they should have a vote to de-fund the war. If they were serious about their convictions and not grandstanding, bring the funding up for vote, let’s get them on the record…an official record.
What, no vote, well Biden must surely be able to convince other congress people to vote on a resolution to de-fund. He is the one that is so against our troops and the war. Using our military solidiers as pawns in their “victory at all costs” for political control of the U.S. is disgusting.

By: Right Voices » Blog Archive » WaPo: U.S. declares war on Iran in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Palestine

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:01:35 +0000

[...] Allah has this: The aim, obviously, is to beat back Iran influence across the region until they’re back to this point and are ready to make a deal on nukes. Like the surge, it’s a good idea that’s years too late. Unlike the surge, which will be led by Petraeus, it’s being run by Bush’s same old crew. I have no faith in them at this point to anticipate contingencies or react effectively when they occur, so color me reluctantly, cautiously pessimistic. [...]

By: Michael P.F. van der Galiën

Michael P.F. van der Galiën — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:57:09 +0000

Fighting Iran… In Iraq…

Perhaps it’s something like a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t”-situation, but one thing we know for sure: the U.S. is, surely, “damned if [it doesn't]” fight back against Iran….

By: Theworldisnotenough

Theworldisnotenough — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:26:20 +0000

Update: ElBaradei said this morning that Iran is planning to install 3,000 new centrifuges at an underground plant next month. I’ve learned enough about uranium enrichment to know that I don’t know much, but Alphabet City has a quote from an expert at CFR claiming that with 3,000, you can make enough weapons-grade material for a bomb within one year.

Israel, do your thing. We’ll do ours and everybody is happy. Except Mahdi that is…

By: thirteen28

thirteen28 — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:09:15 +0000

The fact that “kill or capture” with respect to Iranian operatives in Iraq wasn’t the policy all along is a perfect example of why our rules of engagement were too restrictive – and why this effort is in such dire straits now.

It’s official – we learned nothing from Korea and nothing from Vietnam.

By: Limerick

Limerick — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:55:12 +0000

Where is Colonel T.J. ‘King’ Kong when you need him? He’d take care of this real quick.

By: Kid from Brooklyn

Kid from Brooklyn — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:55:12 +0000

with 3,000 (centrifuges), you can make enough weapons-grade material for a bomb within one year.

How do you say “Osirak Solution” in Farsi?

By: The Political Pit Bull

The Political Pit Bull — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:48:15 +0000

Bush: “I’m The Decider The Decision-Maker” on Iraq…

I saw President Bush make the comment live on FOX and I swear within seconds of it coming out of his mouth I got an MSNBC email alert saying “Bush to Iraq opponents in Congress: ‘I am the decision-maker.’” It……

By: jaleach

jaleach — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:38:28 +0000

Aquaveletjihad

Oooh! That’s the best one I’ve seen so far!

By: CP

CP — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:33:50 +0000

Aquaveletjihad!?!

Nice one, Defector