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2004-06-18 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-06-18 12:52:00 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There is much more at stake here than some barren desert land. The future of mankind is contained in this cradle of civilization. History has anointed the United States as global protector. We cannot shun this responsibility. In fact, as I see it, there isnât any alternative other than defeating Iranian extremists and radical Islamists so that we can win the war on terror.

Whingeing about "America is the world's policeman" beginning in: 4 ... 3 ... 2 ...

Posted by Zenster 2004-06-18 12:29:43 PM|| 2004-06-18 12:29:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Let's make a simple comparison: the Iran of today, and Japan of the late 1930s--a comparison of what their intentions are in the world.
The Iranians seek what the Japanese called, "Our place in the sun."
The Japanese wanted to dominate the Pacific and all of southern Asia. Iran wants to dominate the entire middle east and most of Central Asia.

But unlike Japan, Iran is not up to the task, except through deluding itself that a nuclear weapon or two makes it a major world power.

If they are fortunate, if Allah smiles on them, then every Mullah will end up with their head on a pole, before a war could begin. If not, then millions of innocent lives could be lost before they are sewn up in pigskin and buried in a cesspit.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-06-18 2:47:08 PM|| 2004-06-18 2:47:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Mostly agree. However, Syria is a bad actor without Iranian influence. A regional war is a correct picture, time to add Syria to the Asses of Evil.

Posted by Capt America 2004-06-18 4:52:49 PM|| 2004-06-18 4:52:49 PM|| Front Page Top

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