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In reply to the discussion: Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack [View all]Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)61. No they are most likely to consider the oft rumored air strike
against their nuclear facilities (and of course their air defense systems) to be an attack.
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Makes sense, US did at least partially in Afghanistan and Iraq but not Saudi Arabia. nt
jody
Feb 2012
#1
He's threatening to counter-attack US bases in Afghan & Iraq, and other places in the region.
leveymg
Feb 2012
#15
From a purely military perspective, gaining deterrent power is very important.
David__77
Feb 2012
#22
Hehe... exactly. They were obviously very pleased that we sold nerve gas to Iraq for use in the war.
LooseWilly
Feb 2012
#52
Fact: Iran hasn't invaded another country in 300 yrs. US only country to Nuke another country
WillYourVoteBCounted
Feb 2012
#75
Since we are discussing Irans history perhaps you could clarify something for me please.
cstanleytech
Feb 2012
#82
Since we are discussing Iran's history perhaps you could clarify something for ME please?
U4ikLefty
Feb 2012
#83
And the links proving a potential invasion based on stealing the oil is where?
cstanleytech
Feb 2012
#109
looking at it from the Arab point of view. It's quite important to have nukes. If Iraq had had
Katashi_itto
Feb 2012
#64
You honestly believe that? If it was't a uke program we would be going after Iran for something
Katashi_itto
Feb 2012
#65
aside from the fact that Iran has every right to nuclear power despite the complaints from some n/t
Bodhi BloodWave
Feb 2012
#69
Had enough war? NEVER! Peace is not profitable... at least for US war profiteers.
Raster
Feb 2012
#17
I couldn't have put it better myself.War is for uncivilized, uncaring, unfeeling and usually greedy
judesedit
Feb 2012
#18
There is not one post I have ever made that suggests anything like you are describing
oberliner
Feb 2012
#54
Then when US, Israel, Pakistan, India and others give up their nukes
WillYourVoteBCounted
Feb 2012
#76
Then what is your position on Israel possessing nukes & not signing the NNPT?
U4ikLefty
Feb 2012
#84
The statement warns not only about retaliation against attackers, but also use of territory for it..
LooseWilly
Feb 2012
#58
There are very, very few true pacifists on Earth. So why are you surprised? nt
Poll_Blind
Feb 2012
#30
Lots of anti-war protestors here on DU and in the progressive community generally
oberliner
Feb 2012
#37
I'm not cheering on any attacks against any country but I don't find this statement
maddezmom
Feb 2012
#38
Question- What happens when you drop a bomb on tons of enriched uranium?
WordsCanBeTraps
Feb 2012
#104
They made their bed. Now they can shit in it, if you'll pardon the mixed metaphors.
slackmaster
Feb 2012
#110
Iran has multiple sites protected by North Korean style deep earth bunkers - it is highly unlikely
Douglas Carpenter
Feb 2012
#117
Make no distinction between terrorists and the nations that harbor them--and hold both to account.
Gore1FL
Feb 2012
#31
There is a post in the I/P forum from a couple of days ago linking to a Haaretz story
amandabeech
Feb 2012
#119
Outside of possible fallout(that can drift to other countries) that will lead to thousands...
Humanist_Activist
Feb 2012
#120
they can't win the war but they can cause a lot of damage and they will
Douglas Carpenter
Feb 2012
#118