Among the numerous reasons for why America (Bush Co.) went into Iraq, Iran was one of them. Either Bush and Co. thought that rolling over Saddam would scare Ahmadinejad and the Ayatollahs into submission and/or they figured when the USA/Iran fight starts, America would have a perfect staging ground, Iraq itself.
__________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity; and it was not meant that we should voyage far." -CoC
Iran was a definite bonus for a possible war against Iran, but we went in there for other reasons, Saddam was a tyrannical madman, he did, and was trying to get WMD's. Plus we needed more Allies in the region, no Hostile Governments, Iraq is slowly but surely becoming Secure, and is going to become a Major Player in coming events
Come on now, you seriously do not think that Bush and Co. were already looking ahead at Iran when the war propaganda machine rolled out for an Iraq invasion? I do not share your sentiments about Iraq's stability either, they are on the brink of civil war every other week, can't have stability when there's civil war. Maybe someday in the future, but for the time being Iraq will remain a mess.
__________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity; and it was not meant that we should voyage far." -CoC
Last edited by Robtard on Sep 8th, 2006 at 04:06 AM
Russia is opportunistic and they'll do what suits their interest best. But if I have to pick a side, I'd say Russia is friendlier with Iran than with America.
__________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity; and it was not meant that we should voyage far." -CoC
Considering Iran didn't announce Nuke Production until after the Iraq War, yes, I do think that, they wern't a big threat back then. The Military is building up quickly, it won'tbe long, 2-3 Years tops before our Troops being to leave Iraq, and they'll be able to put down the Terrorists, Civil War won't happen, our Military can prevent it until Iraqi's take over, and then everything will start to repair, they trust their own Soldiers more
I do not think that Iran decided to research nuclear power/armament on a whim, I am certain plans for this had been going on behind the scenes long before it was officially announced. I would like to have your positive views, but I do not think Iraq will have peace until there is a civil war and a decisive victor is clear.
__________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity; and it was not meant that we should voyage far." -CoC
The current Iraqi President jump-started that, the last President actually favored our occupation of Iraq, they wern't a threat then, but then the new Wackjob of a President wants to blow Israel off the map.
One may start, but the US Military will stop it quickly, it's mostly because of the lack of Saddam, religious factions want a new leader for their respective beliefs, once the Iraqi Army is fully deployed, they'll be able to handle it.
Iran's President isn't the countries true power, Iran for all technical purposes is a Theocracy, the clergy has ruled that country and called the shots ever since the Shah was usurped and that clergy has hated America since then.
I'm not doubting that the American troops can keep a civil war at bay, but I do not think that peace will reign in Iraq until there is one and a clear victor is the outcome.
__________________ "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity; and it was not meant that we should voyage far." -CoC
Last edited by Robtard on Sep 8th, 2006 at 04:48 AM
Actually assuming Iran is stupid enough to declare war on us in the next 2 Years, Bush will wipe out their Nuclear/Military Capabilities, they don't want to mess with Bush, since they'll have to make the first move, but they're going to be watching our next election, vote wisely
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