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2016-09-21 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

US resident gets 10-year Iran prison sentence

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Posted by trailing wife 2016-09-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 An old Moslem Custom. Dates back for absolute centuries.

The young United States had to contend with such Moslem Values and extortion right after the American Revolution, if I remember correctly. That is why Stephen Decatur is so famous and other individuals and events. But today we have Barack Hussein and all that. Bend over America is the new tune.

Posted by Alistaire Sholulet7569 2016-09-21 04:48|| 2016-09-21 04:48|| Front Page Top

#2 The young U.S. paid, partly because it didn't have the military to 'pay otherwise.' Many believed it was cheaper to pay tribute than having to build a military; the idea of a standing military was an anathema to many.

As an aside, Decatur's exploits came after a moumental screw-up that caused the loss of the USS Philadelphia.

But that's all History. So much easier to blather rote.

Posted by Pappy 2016-09-21 08:20|| 2016-09-21 08:20|| Front Page Top

#3 So a Spook recruited Leb gets jugged.
Wouldn't some say he knew of the potential consequences?

Posted by Skidmark 2016-09-21 13:13|| 2016-09-21 13:13|| Front Page Top

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