Anyone else worried we're about to go to war with Iran?

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Jan 23, 2012 11:51 AM
I would be more worried if Iran had any real allies. So no.
Jan 23, 2012 11:51am
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Jan 23, 2012 11:57 AM
Fuck Iran.
Jan 23, 2012 11:57am
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Jan 23, 2012 11:58 AM
Yea because iraq and afghanistan have worked out so well. Might as well start another.
Jan 23, 2012 11:58am
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Jan 23, 2012 12:06 PM
Tired of waiting on LJ to approve your thread? ;)
Jan 23, 2012 12:06pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:14 PM
Skyhook79;1063033 wrote:Tired of waiting on LJ to approve your thread? ;)
Yea I figured if I posted this in the Poli forum the war would be over before it was approved :)
Jan 23, 2012 12:14pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:32 PM
BHO would never start a war, let alone, one where the Israelis would be on his side. He'd rather wait to let Israel start it by taking out the Iranian nuke plants then swoop in and look like He, and ultimately his own military that he despises, is there to save the day. He'd get the patriotic, the military and the Jewish vote in November.
Jan 23, 2012 12:32pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:36 PM
derek bomar;1063039 wrote:Yea I figured if I posted this in the Poli forum the war would be over before it was approved :)
It's pretty ridiculous to have to have a thread approved. If it's not proper they can just delete it. But to answer your question, yes, Iran is hellbent on destroying Israel and many others. It should always be a concern.
Jan 23, 2012 12:36pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:37 PM
Apple;1063059 wrote:BHO would never start a war, let alone, one where the Israelis would be on his side. He'd rather wait to let Israel start it by taking out the Iranian nuke plants then swoop in and look like He, and ultimately his own military that he despises, is there to save the day. He'd get the patriotic, the military and the Jewish vote in November.
You're fucking insane if you think a war with Iran would be done by November. It would ruin us.
Jan 23, 2012 12:37pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:42 PM
I Wear Pants;1063070 wrote:You're fucking insane if you think a war with Iran would be done by November. It would ruin us.
You're fucking insane if you think I said a war with Iran would be done by November. I alluded that it could start and BHO would try to use it to his electoral advantage, but I NEVER said I thought "a war with Iran would be done by November."
Jan 23, 2012 12:42pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:50 PM
Apple;1063078 wrote:You're fucking insane if you think I said a war with Iran would be done by November. I alluded that it could start and BHO would try to use it to his electoral advantage, but I NEVER said I thought "a war with Iran would be done by November."
Of course he would try to use it to his advantage. Just like Republicans would, quit acting like they're fucking different.

We go to war with Iran and I put any money I have that Obama doesn't win reelection. Maybe that's why the Pubs all seen so keen on wasting billions more and getting more soldiers killed. Anything to get rid of Obama right?

Just kidding there, I don't actually wear a foil hat so that's a bit of a stretch.

But it's unbelievable that people who claim to want to get us back on budget want to start yet another war. And hilarious that people think the GOP likes the military more. There is no reason that we haven't created for going to war with Iran. "But they have Nukes/other WMDs!!!!". How the fuck did it work out last time we heard that?

"But they're going to close the strait!!!" - That one is pretty much directly our fault. By putting sanctions against payments to their central bank who processes all their oil money and encouraging as many nations to do so as possible we're dicking up 50% of their GDP. What reason do they have then to not say "fuck you all then" and close the strait? But of course we'll use it as an excuse to militarily keep the strait open and then when they launch a missile or something use it as an excuse to blow the fuck out of them. Because this is America, we'll bomb the shit out of you if you inconvenience us.
Jan 23, 2012 12:50pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:52 PM
In b4 isadore makes a "you love terrorists" response.
Jan 23, 2012 12:52pm
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Jan 23, 2012 12:58 PM
I Wear Pants;1063088 wrote:Of course he would try to use it to his advantage. Just like Republicans would, quit acting like they're fucking different.

We go to war with Iran and I put any money I have that Obama doesn't win reelection. Maybe that's why the Pubs all seen so keen on wasting billions more and getting more soldiers killed. Anything to get rid of Obama right?

Just kidding there, I don't actually wear a foil hat so that's a bit of a stretch.

But it's unbelievable that people who claim to want to get us back on budget want to start yet another war. And hilarious that people think the GOP likes the military more. There is no reason that we haven't created for going to war with Iran. "But they have Nukes/other WMDs!!!!". How the fuck did it work out last time we heard that?

"But they're going to close the strait!!!" - That one is pretty much directly our fault. By putting sanctions against payments to their central bank who processes all their oil money and encouraging as many nations to do so as possible we're dicking up 50% of their GDP. What reason do they have then to not say "fuck you all then" and close the strait? But of course we'll use it as an excuse to militarily keep the strait open and then when they launch a missile or something use it as an excuse to blow the fuck out of them. Because this is America, we'll bomb the shit out of you if you inconvenience us.
Who is doing that?
Jan 23, 2012 12:58pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:04 PM
OneBuckeye;1063098 wrote:Who is doing that?
Newt, Santorum, etc.
Jan 23, 2012 1:04pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:05 PM
They have stated they want to go to war with Iran?
Jan 23, 2012 1:05pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:07 PM
"If we reach a point where I believe the only thing that will stop them from this program being realized and having a nuclear weapon - I will make a clear declaration to the Iranian government that you either open your facilities, you begin to dismantle this nuclear program, or we will dismantle it for you," Santorum told the crowd to much applause. He then argued that acquiring a nuclear weapon would allow Iran "carte blanche to spread a reign of terror around not just the Middle East, but here in America, here in Florida, here across western civilization."
Article from today. That is a stretch to say he wants to go to war with Iran.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/22/santorum-brushes-off-s-c-takes-on-iran-in-florida/
Jan 23, 2012 1:07pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:17 PM
No it isn't. He's already said that he wants us assassinating scientists (read as, wants us committing terrorism).
Jan 23, 2012 1:17pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:19 PM
North Korea would definitely ally with Iran and then all hell breaks loose.
Jan 23, 2012 1:19pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:27 PM
All hell would not break loose. In a conflict where Iran/NK are the aggressors, we would have the support of all of europe. China has every economic incentive to be our ally as well.
Jan 23, 2012 1:27pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:30 PM
Skyhook79;1063067 wrote:It's pretty ridiculous to have to have a thread approved. If it's not proper they can just delete it. But to answer your question, yes, Iran is hellbent on destroying Israel and many others. It should always be a concern.
EXTREMELY ridiculous.
Jan 23, 2012 1:30pm
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Jan 23, 2012 1:47 PM
Political thread is political
Jan 23, 2012 1:47pm
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Jan 23, 2012 2:12 PM
...I've pretty well made up my mind that if we get into any type of military action with Iran, that crazy mother f'r will break out his nukes and toasts Israel, everyone will get involved. But rather than wait to die from radioactive fall out, I'll just get some beer,and ass load of drugs, a couple of whores, and a comfortable chair and party at ground zero.
Jan 23, 2012 2:12pm
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Jan 23, 2012 2:14 PM
Skyhook79;1063067 wrote:It's pretty ridiculous to have to have a thread approved. If it's not proper they can just delete it. But to answer your question, yes, Iran is hellbent on destroying Israel and many others. It should always be a concern.
+1 It's just to give LJ more power than he deserves.

Also, a war with Iran would be the end of this country. We'd win, no doubt, but it'd be a long, bloody, expensive war that would push this country over the edge of fiscal sanity.
Jan 23, 2012 2:14pm
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Jan 23, 2012 2:17 PM
SportsAndLady;1063168 wrote:Political thread is political
It wasn't until Apple and IWP showed up. I think it's legit to discuss the implications of a war in Iran and if you are "worried" about it. Without getting political.
Jan 23, 2012 2:17pm
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Jan 23, 2012 2:19 PM
Community Organizer in office :laugh: Perfect! Blame Bush
Jan 23, 2012 2:19pm