Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Link Quote TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Iran test-fired a long-range missile on Wednesday in response to what it says are threats from Israel and the United States, Iranian officials said. "We want to tell the world that those who conduct their foreign policy by using the language of threat against Iran have to know that our finger is always on the trigger and we have hundreds and even thousands of missiles ready to be fired against predetermined targets," Gen. Hossein Salami, commander of the Revolutionary Guard ground forces, said on state TV. "We will chase the enemies on the ground and in the sky and we are able react strongly to enemy's threats in shortest possible time."
Litofsky Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 'Force with force,' it seems, is an undeniable claim of our species. However, I think that Gandhi summarizes this kind of action nicely: "An eye for an eye makes us all blind."
mur'phon Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Wake me when they test a nuke, we allready knew they had long range misiles.
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 I'm not that surprised, the current administration (in addition to the Democratic and Republican candidates) are using that Toby Keith song where he talks about boots going up asses as their foreign policy.
Arcesious Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 If all these countries don't stop playing chicken, someone's going to get hurt.
Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Whos playing chicken? Iran? They sound pretty serious to me...
Astor Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Sounds more like they're playing 'let's take on the world and nuke Israel at the same time' to me.
*Don* Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Honestly speaking I feel that Iran's "state run" news service might be exagerating the size of their stockpile. Still, in all seriousness, I really can't blame them for acting like this.
Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Astor_Kaine said: Sounds more like they're playing 'let's take on the world and nuke Israel at the same time' to me. ...and America...
mur'phon Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Is playing doing the same, just swithch Israel for "the rest of the middle east:D As for their seriousness, they are definitely serious about making anyone attacking them pay in any way they can. When it comes to them attacking, it seems hihgly unlikely, as there is little for them to gain, and much to loose by doing so.
Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Exactly! It makes me wonder why they would still say it.
mur'phon Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Huh? His comment was about "answering" threats to Iran, not about attacking anyone. As for why their leaders somtimes talk about offensive action against others, it's all about uniting the people against an outside threat.
Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 It would still be attacking if one of these predetermined missiles hit the U.S or any other country, now wouldn't it? I know that he wasn't talking about 'attacking', though.
Arcesious Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 All of these countries are using threats of force. And it's getting really old... All this saber rattling is nothing more than a game of chicken. All of our leaders are just having temper-tantrums because none of them are getting what they want.
mur'phon Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 But theese so called "temper-tauntrums" can get them what they want. Irans leaders wants to unite the people behind them, how? Outside enemy. They also make it perfectly clear what will happen should they be attacked, hopefully making others think twice before doing so. You might call it "temper-tauntrums", though I call it an efective (if unpleasant) way for the leaders to achieve their goals.
Rev7 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Arcesious said: All of these countries are using threats of force. And it's getting really old... All this saber rattling is nothing more than a game of chicken. All of our leaders are just having temper-tantrums because none of them are getting what they want. Yes, I agree that it is getting old, but this needs to be taken seriously. All of these threats should be taken seriously. I think that at one point, it will not just be "saber rattling".
Arcesious Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 That's exactly what I'm saying. If they all don't stop this stupid contest of force, they're all going to really mess things up for everyone else, if they haven't completely messed up everything already.
Jae Onasi Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Iran's missiles don't have the range to reach the US. The missiles may be long range, but that's not the same as intercontinental. These missiles do have the range to reach our allies, not only Israel but also Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, among others. Saber--rattling in the Middle East is nothing new. Violence and threats thereof have been going on since Esau got mad at Jacob for stealing his blessing, if not before that. Certainly it's dangerous to play the game of brinksmanship, but I _think_ Iran will make waves without actually going through with their threats. The sane generals couldn't help but notice how little time it took for the US military to decimate Iraqi forces. They would have to face that force if they attacked one of our allies and that ally requested our help. The big question is if enough voices of reason exist in the Iranian military to prevent war.
Totenkopf Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 mur said: But theese so called "temper-tauntrums" can get them what they want. Irans leaders wants to unite the people behind them' date=' how? Outside enemy. They also make it perfectly clear what will happen should they be attacked, hopefully making others think twice before doing so. You might call it "temper-tauntrums", though I call it an efective (if unpleasant) way for the leaders to achieve their goals.[/quote'] Untill and unless their "bluff" is called.
Rabish Bini Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Astor_Kaine said: Sounds more like they're playing 'let's take on the world and nuke Israel at the same time' to me. Sounds to me more like, "Let's go on a suicide mission and see how long it takes until we get stopped!" I'm not worried
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Jae Onasi said: Iran's missiles don't have the range to reach the US. The missiles may be long range, but that's not the same as intercontinental. These missiles do have the range to reach our allies, not only Israel but also Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, among others.lol
Jae Onasi Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 jmac7142 said: lol Yeah, yeah, laugh away, but they're still called 'allies' by the diplomatic corps, even if they're royally screwing over our economy with oil.
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Jae Onasi said: Yeah, yeah, laugh away, but they're still called 'allies' by the diplomatic corps, even if they're royally screwing over our economy with oil. Also their government sucking so ****ing much they're causing more trouble than they're worth vis a vis terrorism.
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