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Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by Regensturm
And no matter what the US government says, if the US bombed Iran, they would be doing that, bombing Iran, not the government, Iran, and thus attacking Iran, not the government.
I understand that completely, I just don't think they will ever get those guys out of power by themselves...
Originally posted by Athenion
How wonderfully condescending of you. America was perfectly capable of undergoing it's own revolution, as have hundreds of other countries, when it was time for significant change and the atmosphere was ready for that change.
If the on going struggle in Iraq has shown us anything, it's that you cannot force a country to become a democracy at gunpoint.
And people wonder why the outside world views Americans as arrogant? Here's the perfect example. Iran can't undergo a revolution without our help, because they are like little children, and we are the heros of the world? Trust us, because you don't know what you're doing?
Originally posted by andy1033
loads of americans want bush out, are you americans asking for another country to help you out, as bush did not win your elction either. would americans like others to tell them who can run them.
Originally posted by Truthwillsetyoufree
Why does Iran's or Iraq's problems have to be ours? We live thousands of miles away, are ass deep in our own problems and frankly, I'm sick of the US jumping into everyone's affairs.
Indeed, why should every country have to adopt a democracy just because we think it's the best type of governing body? Let them see what happens if we don't support them or trade or doing anything to help. If they want to spout off at a country that helps them when their people undergo a tragedy, I say let them pound salt. Cut all exports, imports from them and we'll be isolated from all the drama as well. Maybe that's the only thing that will get a decent response from them.
Originally posted by LazarusTheLong
they have a right to prosper, and develop new technology, and if they worked within the national agencies that regulate such tech, then who are we to complain...
fair is fair...
Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by LazarusTheLong
they have a right to prosper, and develop new technology, and if they worked within the national agencies that regulate such tech, then who are we to complain...
fair is fair...
And that's fine, of course they have that right. But nobody needs doomsday weapons to prosper, in fact I think the world would prosper alot more without their shadow constantly looming. The religous fanatic leaders will not allow themselves to be regulated. I don't buy into the crap you speak of, but I do think we all have a right to say enough is enough, we don't need any more nuclear weapons on earth, there are already balances and counter balances....all of which need to be destroyed IMO....
Originally posted by andy1033
yep but there is no counter balance in mid east, no arab country is said to have nukes yet, while israel has loads. so the balance is not there. iran knows to keep its way of life it needs nukes to counter balance israels nukes. will it get them in time. but until they do get them, israel can push arabs any way they wish, and obviously israel will never want arabs to have nukes.
Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by LazarusTheLong
they have a right to prosper, and develop new technology, and if they worked within the national agencies that regulate such tech, then who are we to complain...
fair is fair...
And that's fine, of course they have that right. But nobody needs doomsday weapons to prosper, in fact I think the world would prosper alot more without their shadow constantly looming. The religous fanatic leaders will not allow themselves to be regulated. I don't buy into the crap (bringing peace to the world) you speak of, but I do think we all have a right to say enough is enough, we don't need any more nuclear weapons on earth, there are already balances and counter balances....all of which need to be destroyed IMO....
[edit on 7-7-2006 by 27jd]
Originally posted by andy1033
nukes would give arabs some power and the west and israel would never want arabs to have that power.
two sides in a conflict make nuclear war less likely(like the usa soviet cold war where we had that term MAD).
Originally posted by Vitchilo
And also, from the pentagon's documents, there is no counter-balance to US nukes force in the world. This is a BIG problem because they think they can win a nuclear war with both China and Russia. And that is very dangerous because if they want to keep this advantage, they'll need to nuke China soon enough because they'll be able to counter-balance USA and US military leaders don't want MAD, they want superiority.
Originally posted by blackhumvee113
but this is some scary stuff man, the world is getting worse and worse
and i just noticed, the ATS symbol on the top of the page is upside down. anyone know why?
Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by Vitchilo
And also, from the pentagon's documents, there is no counter-balance to US nukes force in the world. This is a BIG problem because they think they can win a nuclear war with both China and Russia. And that is very dangerous because if they want to keep this advantage, they'll need to nuke China soon enough because they'll be able to counter-balance USA and US military leaders don't want MAD, they want superiority.
What documents are you referring to? Russia has a crapload of nukes, and heavier ones than we have....I don't know of any delusional Pentagon document saying otherwise...
Originally posted by 27jd
Originally posted by blackhumvee113
but this is some scary stuff man, the world is getting worse and worse
Maybe it can all be turned around, never give up hope....
and i just noticed, the ATS symbol on the top of the page is upside down. anyone know why?
www.abovetopsecret.com...
Originally posted by Vitchilo
It's the last report they wrote about the China's threat and Russia threat. I don't remember the name, maybe someone could help?
They were saying they could wipe out all nuclear weapons of Russia and China in a first strike, so they could actually win a nuclear war. They believe their own propaganda.. and this is dangerous.
[edit on 7-7-2006 by Vitchilo]