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2006-03-20 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Bush to Iran: "We Will Use Military Might To Defend Israel"

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Posted by Frank G 2006-03-20 21:03|| || Front Page|| [11138 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Possible interpretations:

1- "Israel, keep your powder dry - I got your back."

2- "Mullahs, back off. I'm just about there."

3- "Whiteman AFB, this is the Commander in Chief..."

Posted by Matt 2006-03-20 21:15|| 2006-03-20 21:15|| Front Page Top

#2 The military planning and positioning is almost finished.
The diplomats are almost finished.
The northern hemisphere winter is almost finished.

4- "People, brace yourselves, Iran's military, nuclear facilities, and leadership are soon to be finished."

Posted by Darrell 2006-03-20 21:26|| 2006-03-20 21:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Bush said today, regards the NSA surveillance program, it's the right thing to do, it's constitutional, and we're going to continue doing it -- in the face of threats of censure, though empty today there is the definite possibility that the Democrats could gain control of the House in Nov, and if they do they will certainly float impeachment. Who knows if they'd do it, but I think they probably would. Bush is not deterred or frightened because he knows he's doing the right thing and has faith he will be judged correctly - if not now then by history. He's got serious brass behind his words.

In precisely the same vein, Bush will prosecute an attack on Iran if they do not verifiably cease and dismantle their nuke program. I believe he will do it in the name of National Security, with or without a congressional resolution for cover. I believe he will do the right thing and take his chances with congress, rather than make us take our chances with an insane ideology in possession of nuclear weapons. He clanks when he walks, IMO.

Posted by Spugum Sherens5365 2006-03-20 21:44|| 2006-03-20 21:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Mark today, because today he just told Iran your days are numbered.

Posted by djohn66 2006-03-20 21:46|| 2006-03-20 21:46|| Front Page Top

#5 I know he's far from perfect, but what a comfort it is to have that man in the White House!

Posted by trailing wife 2006-03-20 22:14|| 2006-03-20 22:14|| Front Page Top

#6 Extreme stress does funny things to people. Kerry wilted. Bush shines.

Posted by Matt 2006-03-20 22:24|| 2006-03-20 22:24|| Front Page Top

#7 My son is a Marine. I sleep better at night with George W. Bush as Commander in Chief. God bless and keep him.

Posted by RWV 2006-03-20 23:10|| 2006-03-20 23:10|| Front Page Top

#8 my son joined for a 5 yr Army committment beginning Sept. I just wish I knew the President to follow W cares as much about him and America as W does

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-03-20 23:13|| 2006-03-20 23:13|| Front Page Top

#9 Don't forget that Dubya and America have to also be prepared for NORTH KOREA andor NK-TAIWAN scenarios, as the Mullahs and Kimmie both like to beat the war rhetoric in parallel. Will say again that if and when China ever does succ conquer Taiwan, however imperfectly the PLA will inevitably go after JAPAN, the Asian democracies, and ultimately the entire PACRIM/OCEANIA. Iran, etc = NK-Taiwan . JUST THE OPENNING SHOTS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-03-20 23:21|| 2006-03-20 23:21|| Front Page Top

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