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lyonn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 05:52 PM
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IRAN CLOCK IS TICKING

By Robert Parry
http://www.consortiumnews.com/index.html

"One well-informed U.S. military source called me in a fury after consulting with Pentagon associates and discovering how far along the war preparations are. He said the plans call for extensive aerial attacks on Iran, including use of powerful bunker-busting ordnance."

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"Another experienced observer of conflicts around the world told me that Bush’s new idea of putting small numbers of U.S. troops among Iraqi government forces inside police stations represents an act of idiocy that is sure to get Americans killed."

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"So, facing slim odds in Iraq, Bush is tempted by the allure of escalation, a chance to blame the Iranians for his Iraq failure and to punish them with air strikes. He might see that as a way to buy time, a chance to rally his pro-war supporters and a strategy for enhancing his presidential legacy."

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"As risky as a wider war might be, Bush’s end game would dominate the final two years of his presidency as he forces both Republican and Democratic candidates to address issues of war and peace on his terms."


This article is a must read. Sorry, don't know how to insert clickable site.
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LSparkle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 05:54 PM
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1. W needs another scapgoat ... this time it's Iran
This sorry excuse for a human being won't take responsibility for ANYTHING ... he just keeps pointing fingers at the rest of the world and saying, "You started it!"
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 05:55 PM
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2. What is happening with Congressional resolutions against war with Iran?
I saw that a Republican introduced one a couple of weeks ago.
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Auggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 05:56 PM
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3. This is madness. Please tell me it's a joke.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 05:58 PM
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4. April 8th
I wish I knew where I saw that date, but something I read a month or more back said April 8th was the target.
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Dyedinthewoolliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 06:02 PM
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5. He's gonna bleed the coffers dry
and when the Dems take over they will be forced to raise taxes and increase moeny for human services. Thus giving us 'proof' the Dems are the Tax and Spend party...........
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 06:05 PM
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6. China, Japan, and/or Korea won't lend us any more money and
probably will diversify or sell off their Treasury Notes.
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lyonn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 06:29 PM
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7. The Iran issue is being mentioned on MSM
We don't have much time to Try to stop this insanity. Our Dems need to get over running for office and take care of our country.
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Edweird Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 06:44 PM
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8. They need to step up
and swing for the fences!
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lovuian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-31-07 06:50 PM
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9. This is about WWIII and the takeover of the NWO
and total dictatorship of america and I think Congress is figuring out the Patriot act was about this and 100 hours of Pelosi isn't going to stop any of this

Sorry to say if they don't get their butts in gear

WWIII will be upon us
I hope the Corporations realize their markets are going to be closing soon
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