Reply #10: No, I roundly distrust "experts" when they give a predictable answer

[Hydra]

Especially when the information fits the policy. Take this, for instance. 5 minutes after a bomb goes off in Iraq:

"Military officials have confirmed that the bombing was a trademark Al-Qaeda attack..."

Does Iran produce munitions? If they do, I'd be surprised to see anyone nearby not using something they made. The only reason why not to is to disavow any connection to, which I doubt is on the minds of the rebel Palestinians.

As for a mushroom cloud rising over Tel Aviv...there is more chance of that happening due to an accidental detonation of one of Israel's 400+ nukes than it coming from Iran right now.

So yeah, I have a little problem with the "experts" right now- they aren't exactly objective.