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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (86190)	11/15/2004 12:38:41 AM
From: Captain Jack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793575

Iran has just gone for world acceptance as they must know they are on our list. Why not just go next door when we finish in Iraq? The guys and equpment are already there. Bush will not-- but I would say 'to hell with the rest-- I'm going to fix that problem next no matter what lies they tell the rest of the world".

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (86190)	11/15/2004 7:13:53 AM
From: unclewest	Respond to of 793575

It also does not mean that Iran does not already have sufficient processed fuel/uranium to make the bombs they want for now.

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (86190)	11/15/2004 10:08:55 AM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 793575

I'll agree that Iran has stopped its nuclear efforts when it agrees to surprise no-holds-barred inspections and produces proof of destruction or dismantlement of what it has already done. Otherwise, I think that current Iranian statements are simply a holding action until it feels more politically free to do what it is intent on doing. And, anyway, what proof do we have that it is holding off pursuit of its bomb? C2@talkischeap.com

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (86190)	11/17/2004 9:51:12 PM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793575

They must have noticed that Bush has just been returned to office, no longer has an election to cramp him, and has just made an effective display of Marine lethality in Fallujah. Common prudence would suggest that this is the time for "back down", not more "push your luck". I don’t think these influences are terribly meaningful. The Iranians knew all about US military capabilities; Fallujah was nothing new for them. They also know that the political will to support military action against Iran isn't there. You do realize, I assume, that the Islamic radicals were delighted to see Bush re-elected. They need that hate figure desperately; their whole pitch for power is based on the need to fight the crusader. Radicals need an opposite pole. There’s an odd symbiosis between political extremes. Much as they loathe each other, each needs the other to survive.