Iran: What would YOU do?

[Zeke]

That's a lot deeper than what I said but we're saying the same thing.

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by neophyte

should we, as the self appointed bitch mother superior of the planet, also be developing contingencies for the obliteration of the infrastructure of Brazil as well? I mean, they have uranium mines and nuclear generation facilities. it only stands to "reason" that they're developing nuclear weapons and have designs on conquering the world we somehow feel is ours to manipulate.

I have an idea. Let's install a proxy in the region and arm them with our nukes. Maybe Paraguay. Perhaps we can even conjur up some mythical reason to illegally occupy the Falklands, and establish a Guantanamo like presence there. I mean, it's the American way, and everyone on the planet is in awe of how just, righteous and perfect we are, aren't they?

We should do this in the best interests of the countries and cultures in the region. I mean, look how stable the Middle East is as a result of our benevolent posture and actions there.

electrojohn, stop and think about what it really is you're musing about. how did you make the leap to the position you appear to advocate? you appear to have "rationalized" committing outrageous acts of war on a nation that may (or may not) eventually possess nuclear weaponry, and appear to be licking your chops at the prospect of the judeo christian henchmen we installed in the region doing same.


wtf?

It's easy to see that you do not approve of electronjohn's proposal, but the question up for debate is: What Would YOU Do ????

Just how you would you deal with Iran ?

Sincerely,

Bill

[piece-itpete]

You mean, we actually attempt to limit our adversaries ability to acquire holocaustical weapons? Jeez, we're a bunch of idiots.

Pete

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

You mean, we actually attempt to limit our adversaries ability to acquire holocaustical weapons? Jeez, we're a bunch of idiots.

Pete

In other news -- invoking Godwin's Law -- Poland is manifestly ours!

(sigh)

[piece-itpete]

I think we should invade Canada first. Second time's the charm!

Pete

[electronjohn]

That's exactly what I was looking for: How would YOU deal with Iran? Obviously, what I proposed was a way to deal with a worst-case scenario: All else has failed...the only option left is the military option. Carpet-bombing with B-52s is a non-starter...ICBMs to turn the place into a molten lake won't pass muster here or with the world community...so you're left with exploring the most efficient way to accomplish the objective: Kill the electricity and you kill the program.

I suppose I should start another thread: What would YOU do about Syria?

[neophyte]

oh, my mistake. I mistook this thread as something more than mental masturbation about apocalyptic, dime store novel scenarios.

first,i'd fire god, he's obviously a lazy fucker. this is clearly a job for superman.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by electronjohn

That's exactly what I was looking for: How would YOU deal with Iran? Obviously, what I proposed was a way to deal with a worst-case scenario: All else has failed...the only option left is the military option. Carpet-bombing with B-52s is a non-starter...ICBMs to turn the place into a molten lake won't pass muster here or with the world community...so you're left with exploring the most efficient way to accomplish the objective: Kill the electricity and you kill the program.

I suppose I should start another thread: What would YOU do about Syria?

Call in the Family and put a hit on Assad.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by neophyte

oh, my mistake. I mistook this thread as something more than mental masturbation about apocalyptic, dime store novel scenarios.

first,i'd fire god, he's obviously a lazy fucker. this is clearly a job for superman.

LMAO!!!!! Love it!!!

Dave

[finnbow]

It seems the sanctions are working for the moment. While I agree with Neophyte that I'm a bit uncomfortable with the notion of imposing our will on a sovereign country, Iran is a bit untrustworthy for my tastes as a potential nuclear power. Of course, they have every reason to dislike or feel threatened by us as much as we do by them considering we assassinated their first democratically elected President in 1953 over oil.

With a well integrated power grid, bombing a nearby power plant would have little lasting impact. Besides, centrifuges are far more energy efficient than the old gaseous diffusion method. If it comes to airstrikes against Iran, we need to go far enough that reconstituting their program is, for all practical purposes, impossible. Bombing a power plant won't do that.

I think we still have several years to figure this out. Israel's war drums are a tactical ploy to make Iran feel that an attack is imminent and to get the intransigent actors (i.e., Russia, China) on board for stricter sanctions.