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2010-04-18 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Swanimote 2010-04-18 11:25|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 It is the primary strategic goal of Iran to get the US out of the entire middle east in any way possible. Because once the US leaves, Iran figures it can dominate the region.

This also means that it sees the biggest primary threat to this control the US aircraft carrier groups, with the secondary threat being the US bases in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-04-18 12:44|| 2010-04-18 12:44|| Front Page Top

#2 "They must leave the region and this is not a request but an order

make us

Posted by Frank G 2010-04-18 13:22|| 2010-04-18 13:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Can anyone imagine the response President Ronald Reagan might have if he were given such a demand?

Posted by Besoeker 2010-04-18 13:38|| 2010-04-18 13:38|| Front Page Top

#4 "How do you say 'piss off' in Farsi?"

Posted by mojo 2010-04-18 15:27|| 2010-04-18 15:27|| Front Page Top

#5 We're leaving; just don't shoot while we pack our gear - it will take a year or two. Sorry. (bows low.)

Posted by Zero 2010-04-18 17:17|| 2010-04-18 17:17|| Front Page Top

#6 His position is consistent with OBL's. Chavez and Castro might agree also. Imagine that.

Posted by Super Hose 2010-04-18 19:12|| 2010-04-18 19:12|| Front Page Top

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