tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post116818961355744119..comments2024-03-26T05:18:53.709-04:00Comments on Pen and Sword: The Once and Future Neocons Take Back Middle East PolicyJeff Huberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14146644937683409726noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168295756695198152007-01-08T17:35:00.000-05:002007-01-08T17:35:00.000-05:00Old joke: We Are Norwegians, And We Do Not Allow I...Old joke: We Are Norwegians, And We Do Not Allow It To Fall Apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168263274135403992007-01-08T08:34:00.000-05:002007-01-08T08:34:00.000-05:00Lurch, I know of nothing published that indicates ...Lurch, <BR/><BR/>I know of nothing published that indicates Fallon's views on tac nukes. I think it's safe to say he's an "expert" at darn near everything, but I wouldn't say that amphib ops are his main area. <BR/><BR/>JeffJeff Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146644937683409726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168262185630517562007-01-08T08:16:00.000-05:002007-01-08T08:16:00.000-05:00Bob G, I can't imagine that Fallon doesn't know th...Bob G, <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine that Fallon doesn't know the difficulties involved. Like I said, he's no dummy.Jeff Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146644937683409726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168257719459120332007-01-08T07:01:00.000-05:002007-01-08T07:01:00.000-05:00Jeff - I really liked the "War and Empires" articl...Jeff - I really liked the "War and Empires" article. I agree with this one too.<BR/><BR/>To all - On the question of the Israeli plans - I don't think it is a "true" leak. I think it is a leak designed to heighten tensions. The Iranians are not intimidated at all by anything the Israelis will do or say though. That's not to say that they will not attack or use mini nukes at some date. They don't need to flyover anybody to do it. There are 2 ways. 1st Have "Us" do it but with Israel taking credit. 2nd Have one of their Nuke capable (6 of them at last count I think) subs do the job.<BR/><BR/>I also really don't think the Iranians are going to develop Nuclear weapons. And even if they do, they have every right to be able to defend themselves. After all the aggression we and other western Nations have shown them for decades, it is justified.I really think their program is for much needed (in their eyes) energy in the coming decades.<BR/><BR/>If the Israelis or anybody else attacks Iran's nuclear facilities they will have to have some type of deep penetration weapon. Seems minis are the only way to go. That is if the destruction of such is a real objective.<BR/><BR/>I believe the Bush Regime knows that Iran does not and will not constitute a Nuke threat. Therefore any attack will not have it's true objective, Nuclear facilities. Ergo, no nukes mini or otherwise need to be applied.<BR/><BR/>The real prerequisite objective of an attack will be the neutralization of Iranian capabilities to impede ship movement in the Gulf. This will include taking certain portions of the Iranian coast.<BR/><BR/>The main objective are the Oil Facilities, most notably Kharg Island.<BR/><BR/>The Bush Regime will be faced with the same problem Saddam had when it came to exporting Oil from Iraq. We can't move it. Iraq does not have the facilities to handle the coming output. Saddam's objectives in his War with Iran were these very same facilities. He was quite pragmatic. The oil there just being cream on top. He failed in striking right. So he struck left. The Kuwaiti facilities are even better than the Iranians. Their Oil and the National pride in reclaiming one of their Provinces would be double cream on top. So once the Bush Regime will be able to have an outlet, they will be a major player as to output. This plan will include the partitioning of Iraq and the permanent occupation of So. Iraq. and So. Iran. "We are withdrawing in stages", "We must maintain a So. Presence to keep our Ally Kuwait secure" will be the type of chants we are told.<BR/><BR/>The Bush Regime final plan is to leave the rest of Iraq in chaos, prop up a puppet government in So.Iraq and one in So. Iran and control a major supply, not only for profit but to have enough oil pressure so as to be a force to control events around the world. For example, if the price of a barrel was cut in half tomorrow (approx what it was before the Bush Regime took office), Venezuela would be hard pressed. Big Oil has already made Billions tax free since the crazies took office. Exxon Mobil could halve it's profit and still be making Billions. And of course the Mighty Mic would still too. With every drop of blood spilled.<BR/><BR/>And if they fail? Why they will just fade into the shadows with their Billions and do it again when another generation of American Patsi err I mean "Citizens" come along.<BR/><BR/>On the Iranian side - If what I claim is true and the Iranians come to the same conclusion, their best bet is to attack 1st. They too have the capability to stage False Flag attacks so as to appear the victim and the responder.<BR/>After all the aggressive rhetoric and actions of the Bush Regime and the Israeli's, it could be sold quite easily to their own people and will have wide International appeal. After all, worldwide, Bush polls below Satan!<BR/><BR/>Which gives every reason for a fundamental change here at home. We need a Purge not a Surge. They need to Pay for What the did. We need to reinstate a Government for and By the People.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841858873953907185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168257527377333112007-01-08T06:58:00.000-05:002007-01-08T06:58:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841858873953907185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168212323488392482007-01-07T18:25:00.000-05:002007-01-07T18:25:00.000-05:00In regards to the impending new front in the neo-c...In regards to the impending new front in the neo-con's version of GWOT, I just have one word: Barbarossa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168203131205627412007-01-07T15:52:00.000-05:002007-01-07T15:52:00.000-05:00Bog B:We'll meet again,Don't know where, don't kno...Bog B:<BR/><BR/>We'll meet again,<BR/>Don't know where, don't know when...Jeff Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146644937683409726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168202825705329022007-01-07T15:47:00.000-05:002007-01-07T15:47:00.000-05:00Is Admiral Fallon okay with the likely heavy loss ...Is Admiral Fallon okay with the likely heavy loss of ships and men his force would take in the Gulf? That's a tight space and if the Iranian's have Russian weapons, directly or indirectly from China, then isn't the US at a disadvantage? Do we have any proven defenses against the Sunburn missile or the Shkval/Squall torpedo?<BR/><BR/>The military guys have to believe it's all a bluff. I can't believe they are so loyal they would knowingly create a Dr. Strangelove scenario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12796551.post-1168201433259101352007-01-07T15:23:00.000-05:002007-01-07T15:23:00.000-05:00Lurch: Olmert just declared Israel a nuclear count...Lurch: Olmert just declared Israel a nuclear country. Dont have the link here, but he included Israel in the nuclear club during one of his speaches just recently. Xcept for that, valid points. <BR/><BR/>Whats the geographical limits for the fleet to operate both Iraq and Israel? How close to Iran must they be? Im thinking missiles are bad. Wonder how they play if Iran goes pre-emptive. Will they punish the Iranian civilians with nukes? Dr. Strangelove here we go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com