Phil > I know it sounds crazy to you, but perhaps you give too much credit to the sanity and common sense of this administration.
You have said that before and I must reiterate that I have no regard for this administration whatsoever. IMO, they are all war criminals who have, in addition, debased the US Constitution and, indeed, the good name of the US.
The reason I say they won't do it is because they can't. Sure they can drop bombs and make a huge mess in Iran but that's not the way to win a war -- and they know it. Yes, out of desperation, they could do anything but I do not perceive they are that desperate to destroy what is left of the US in an even greater war than the wars that already they can't win in Iraq and Afghanistan.
> Since then the US has solidified its base of support, including all of Europe, not just Great Britain, which includes the once hated France, and also a now compliant Canada among others.
But not for war. In fact, the UK is pulling out of Iraq right now to Bush's intense displeasure -- and that's after Gordon Brown embraced and patted him.
> There may in fact be a hope that Iran will completely fold and dismantle their nuclear programs
That they were making nuclear weapons is not their idea but the Zionists'. Iran has reiterated that its intent is for the peaceful use of nuclear processes and they will not cease that, come what may. That's why I say if the US and Israel are serious about all their threats they may as well implement them because in time it will be a lot harder when Iran is even better prepared than it is at the moment.
> And so the preparations, rhetoric and pressure keeps building on Iran, and one never knows when words will result in a military accident or "coincident" which will serve as an excuse for a broader war
Indeed, that's what the Zionists are hoping and praying for -- an "act of God", like 9/11. In other words, a false flag op, blamed on someone who didn't do it, this time Iran, but which enables the Zionists to implement their nefarious plans.
> Bush has made specific statements and threats. He must follow up or prove forever that his words are empty. And that is not in the Bush style
I take your word for that. As far as I know, the most he has said is that all options are on the table. The actual threats have been made by Zionists.
> the almost universal agreement among the US leadership of both parties about their commitment and solidarity with Israel.
Two sides of the same coin -- the shekel.
> Iran is the number one threat to the State of Israel as often stated by Israeli leadership.
If not Iran, then Syria, if not Syria, then Saudi, if not Saudi then Russia and so on. The state of Israel can exist only when everyone is in a state of war for the simple reason that Israel cannot and will not address its own problems. That's why I said elsewhere that Israel is happy to fight until the last American which means, in fact, that the present US dilemma over Iran is a watershed for Israel because if the US backs down then Israel is in serious trouble. |
