Phil > maybe they are waiting for completion of the military buildup
They have no intention of doing a military strike on Iran, similar to Iraq. The Israeli idea, which the US would naturally comply with, is to attempt to destroy the nuclear facilities and other strategic targets by means of tactical bombing only. It may also be feasible to do commando raids on the Iranian oil facilities on the Persian Gulf. But more than that is clearly out of the question.
> Maybe Iran is getting stronger, but it can't match US power when it is in place.
That's a myth. The US is in serious trouble in Iraq and doesn't have any idea what to do there. In fact, it's damned if it does and damned if it doesn't. Furthermore, the US is bleeding economically by over two billion dollars a day -- and despite the Fed's printing, this will have to be addressed. But possibly the worst is that the US has lost prestige and morale, as in Vietnam. The neocons' plans are seen to be what they always were -- a total disaster. The close relationship with Israel is costing the US a fortune in lives and treasure -- and its good name. And now everyone sees it -- even those in the government who are under AIPAC's influence.
washingtontimes.com
>>Senate plans vote against troop surge
Senators introduced a resolution yesterday disapproving of President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq, setting up a confrontation with the White House, which warned that those who vote for it will face charges that they don't support the troops.
The resolution -- written by the top Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees and Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska -- has no binding effect on Mr. Bush, but the authors said they hope an overwhelming vote will prove the president lacks the support to move forward.
"This resolution will give every senator a chance to say where he or she stands on the president's plan," said Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., Delaware Democrat and Foreign Relations chairman. "The single and most effective way to get him to change course is to demonstrate that his policy has waning or no support from both parties." <<
In my opinion, this is a turning point. Bush and his warmongers will not be able to do what they like in future -- and that's even with another "false flag" operation, like 9/11. The writing is on the wall for the neocons -- and for Israel. |
