Comments on: Repubs Plot Israel-Iran Apocalypse and the Collapse of the US Economy http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html Thoughts on the Middle East, History and Religion Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:17:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Felicity Fairweather http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8350 Felicity Fairweather Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:01:51 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8350 1. Not knowing too much about planning details for operations like: Israel bombing of Iran, I did, however, assume that Mr. Netanyahu's (PM of Israel) recent visit to DC had little to do with any 'peace process', but had a lot to do with planning for strike on Iran. 2. I have lived here in a Gulf country for nearly a decade. I am American. Only once since I have lived here has a 'local' expressed a single 'political' thought to me. And that was the day 4+ years back when sabre rattling was going on re: possible US strike on Iran. And an overall very tolerant and polite local man said to me: "If the US / Israel were to strike Iran, even WE would not be able to protect you." (I took this to mean that many of the locals figured that the US was already engaged in a war against Islam. So a strike against Iran would enrage these normally tolerant folks enough that, though their government might tolerate the strike, the people would not and might well come after folks like me -- Americans living in their midst.) 3. If a strike were planned by Israel, I would assume they need not worry over: Turkey's air space, but could use (as needed) bases in the Gulf, Oman or Saudi. 4. My observation from afar is that most in the US have NO CLUE in what peril the US unreserved support of Israel puts the US and its citz. Seems that the US public has been soooo brainwashed for so long, they don't know what is REALLY going on.... they just believe what CNN or FOX tells them they should believe. And some of the public believes itself to be well informed. A very dangerous situation. And very sad. 1. Not knowing too much about planning details for operations like: Israel bombing of Iran, I did, however, assume that Mr. Netanyahu’s (PM of Israel) recent visit to DC had little to do with any ‘peace process’, but had a lot to do with planning for strike on Iran.
2. I have lived here in a Gulf country for nearly a decade. I am American. Only once since I have lived here has a ‘local’ expressed a single ‘political’ thought to me. And that was the day 4+ years back when sabre rattling was going on re: possible US strike on Iran. And an overall very tolerant and polite local man said to me: “If the US / Israel were to strike Iran, even WE would not be able to protect you.” (I took this to mean that many of the locals figured that the US was already engaged in a war against Islam. So a strike against Iran would enrage these normally tolerant folks enough that, though their government might tolerate the strike, the people would not and might well come after folks like me — Americans living in their midst.)
3. If a strike were planned by Israel, I would assume they need not worry over: Turkey’s air space, but could use (as needed) bases in the Gulf, Oman or Saudi.
4. My observation from afar is that most in the US have NO CLUE in what peril the US unreserved support of Israel puts the US and its citz. Seems that the US public has been soooo brainwashed for so long, they don’t know what is REALLY going on…. they just believe what CNN or FOX tells them they should believe. And some of the public believes itself to be well informed. A very dangerous situation. And very sad.

]]> By: Wynston Cooper http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8340 Wynston Cooper Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:13:56 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8340 I'm sorry a_berns but aren't Israel and the USA already rogue states? On the basis of their own decreed "standards" they certainly seem to be so to me and many others! I’m sorry a_berns but aren’t Israel and the USA already rogue states? On the basis of their own decreed “standards” they certainly seem to be so to me and many others!

]]> By: Thogek http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8315 Thogek Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:27:51 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8315 For reference, the full text of this resolution, HR 1553, is only six pages long and is available at http://www.foreignpolicy.com/files/fp_uploaded_documents/100726_HRes1553.pdf For reference, the full text of this resolution, HR 1553, is only six pages long and is available at link to foreignpolicy.com

]]> By: B L http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8294 B L Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:28:39 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8294 If it looks Hitler and sounds like Hitler than maybe it is worth obliterating? The problem as with all wars is collateral damage. Maybe drop leaflets first telling those who don't support the regime to get out. The USA should have had a NATIONAL building code after the first oil crisis of the 1970's. i.e. R46 in attic and R 19 in walls and built on land at least 40 feet elevation above a flood plain or bank of river. A little common sense people! Develop alternative energy and littler cars. Only in USA could SUV be the most fashionable. If it looks Hitler and sounds like Hitler than maybe it is worth obliterating?
The problem as with all wars is collateral damage. Maybe drop leaflets first telling those who don’t support the regime to get out.

The USA should have had a NATIONAL building code after the first oil crisis of the 1970′s. i.e. R46 in attic and R 19 in walls and built on land at least 40 feet elevation above a flood plain or bank of river. A little common sense people! Develop alternative energy and littler cars. Only in USA could SUV be the most fashionable.

]]> By: Mike 121 http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8284 Mike 121 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:06:45 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8284 A poor workman blames his tools. It was your brain which had a slip! A poor workman blames his tools. It was your brain which had a slip!

]]> By: Faisal http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8283 Faisal Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:54:16 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8283 Giles As a Muslim myself, much of us doesnt give a damn abt shiites. To be honest, Iran is the only 'Muslim' country which is proven to have bought Israeli Arms & ammunition. Despite all these blah blah about Great Satan, they were the ones who opened air space for US air strikes in Afghanistan and Iraq. There is much more than which meets the eye. You should know when they talk about saudi openig airspace for Israeli strikes, the shortest route to Iran is over Iraq where US controls the airspace and in Kurdistan which shares border with Iran, Israelis are even training their Police force Giles

As a Muslim myself, much of us doesnt give a damn abt shiites. To be honest, Iran is the only ‘Muslim’ country which is proven to have bought Israeli Arms & ammunition. Despite all these blah blah about Great Satan, they were the ones who opened air space for US air strikes in Afghanistan and Iraq. There is much more than which meets the eye. You should know when they talk about saudi openig airspace for Israeli strikes, the shortest route to Iran is over Iraq where US controls the airspace and in Kurdistan which shares border with Iran, Israelis are even training their Police force

]]> By: Faisal http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8282 Faisal Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:45:54 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8282 The best soldiers GCC can boast of are actually fighting against United States in Afghanistan & Iraq. To be very honest, if any one believes that money spend on arms=Military Strength should take a real look at the state of Emirati Defence forces. They are there only for crowd control so if push comes to shove US defense umbrella is their only resort. Iranian planes may fly for couple of hours. Lack of technological prowess means after that they will start falling down either because of lack of maintenance or shot by bows and arrows. But they only need a small boat and people capable to row to sabotage any oil installation in any GCC country. The best soldiers GCC can boast of are actually fighting against United States in Afghanistan & Iraq. To be very honest, if any one believes that money spend on arms=Military Strength should take a real look at the state of Emirati Defence forces. They are there only for crowd control so if push comes to shove US defense umbrella is their only resort. Iranian planes may fly for couple of hours. Lack of technological prowess means after that they will start falling down either because of lack of maintenance or shot by bows and arrows. But they only need a small boat and people capable to row to sabotage any oil installation in any GCC country.

]]> By: “Bomb, Bomb Iran” goes mainstream « M0S's Blog http://www.juancole.com/2010/07/repubs-plot-israel-iran-apocalypse-and-the-collapse-of-the-us-economy.html#comment-8278 “Bomb, Bomb Iran” goes mainstream « M0S's Blog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:23:47 +0000 http://www.juancole.com/?p=7921#comment-8278 [...] Juan Cole sees echoes of neocon tactics past, and very bad things ahead. [...] [...] Juan Cole sees echoes of neocon tactics past, and very bad things ahead. [...]

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