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Originally posted by 00PS
Actually it is Co-ordinated response to America's pre-emptive strike on the world starting after WWII with korea spreading throughout S.E. Asia, S. America, the M.E. and other regions of the globe.
China also has nothing to be gained by US troops and B-2's on the edge of the Yalu.
I think what is most likely to happen, is that as soon as America and/or Israel gives the orders for air raids on Iran, the first response Iran will have, is to use chemical, biological or nuclear missiles on Israel and basically destroy it. It will not allow US to destroy it's missile capability, for that is it's most powerful asset and it's only defence against US and Israel.
Iran doesn't have nukes, and if they used them, you'd see America and Israel unleash their far larger nuclear arsenals. And wihle Iran may have biological and chemical weapons, the same applies if they use them.
The last thing any nation should want to do is give America an excuse to use its full force on them.
Originally posted by Indigo_Child
I think what is most likely to happen, is that as soon as America and/or Israel gives the orders for air raids on Iran, the first response Iran will have, is to use chemical, biological or nuclear missiles on Israel and basically destroy it. It will not allow US to destroy it's missile capability, for that is it's most powerful asset and it's only defence against US and Israel.
And OOPS, Iran attacking first is what US wants and what it's allies want. That is why US is provoking it and threatening it. That will mobilise public support and international support. It won't happen, I am sure Iran knows better.
Originally posted by Indigo_ChildWell, yes of course and Iran knows this, however it's chemical, biological and possibly nuclear weapons, are it's only defence and effective offense against US and Israel, and I seriously doubt that Iran is prepared to lose this ability..
Originally posted by Disturbed Deliverer
China also has nothing to be gained by US troops and B-2's on the edge of the Yalu.
What's worse for China, having American troops nearby (they already are), or having your economy crash, and the image of your nation set back a few decades?
Originally posted by namehere
Originally posted by Indigo_ChildWell, yes of course and Iran knows this, however it's chemical, biological and possibly nuclear weapons, are it's only defence and effective offense against US and Israel, and I seriously doubt that Iran is prepared to lose this ability..
and israel? lol israel cant defeat iran head on, are you joking? iran is 90% larger than israel, iran needs no nukes to defeat israel.
Well, yes of course and Iran knows this, however it's chemical, biological and possibly nuclear weapons, are it's only defence and effective offense against US and Israel, and I seriously doubt that Iran is prepared to lose this ability.
I am sure the NBC equation is what is keeping the US and Israel at bay at this moment. Yes, Israel will be destroyed; yes Iran wll be destroyed. That is what this war is about, isn't it, destruction for the sake of it. Well, that is what is going to happen.
and israel? lol israel cant defeat iran head on, are you joking? iran is 90% larger than israel, iran needs no nukes to defeat israel.
No, having a land base on the eastern side is far more dangerous then say Japan or even Taiwan. It would allow munitions and supplies to be delivered into safe territories, for example, delivering stuff to the Iraqi airport is still relatively dangerous compaired to delivering to Kuwait.
China would never allow US troops in North Korea, China would rather instill it's own government over DPRK then to allow US troops.
Originally posted by Kwintz
Uh...yeah...sure...
Have you ever had high school history? I don't know, but there was a little conflict about, oh, 65 years ago called WORLD WAR 2. If i'm not mistaken, the United States of America fought massive OFFENSIVE wars on two fronts against the Nazi's and the Japanese. These nations were a lot more powerful than North Korea, Iran, or Syria. Sure, we had the allies, but they were losing the war until we came in and saved their asses (coughFRANCEcough haha). Adolf Hitler had arguably the greatest conventional war machine in history, and we defeated him. Now do you honestly think that NK, Iran and Syria could even coexist to coordinate SUCCESSFUL attacks on US troop positions? Serioiusly! Think about this! Sure, they could throw a nuke at us somewhere, but for what? To be incinerated? Besides, we woudln't be fighting the war alone, either. Austrailia, Great Britain, and South Korea would be our key allies. There's no way in hell Syria, Iran, and NK could defeat the USA in a war. It wouldn't be possible.
And you think that in the event of an enormous war like this, that America would economically dwindle? Once again, i'll point to WW2. During wartime, American patriots take pride in doing whatever they can for the war effort. Our economy is HELPED by war.
And if you think America will EVER lose "MORALLY", you are an imbecile. Those bastards took out the WTC and the pentagon in 2001 and, although we were shaken, we did not lose any morals. If anything, we gained morals. THe majority of Americans truly believe in our system. It's tried and true for 230 years my friend.
You know, if you're jealous of the American way, you could always move here. We are a nation of immigrants. We are the most powerful nation in the world. Thank you, and next time how about you think before you post?!
The U.S. didn't exactly fight two fronts in World War 2. They attacked Japan first, then Germany.
The Russia, France did a bit more than the U.S.
Hitler didn't really expect to win anyway.