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2007-01-22 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran to launch 3-day military manoeuvres

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Posted by Fred 2007-01-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Maybe that cleric is a clairvoyant.

Posted by Mike N. 2007-01-22 00:06|| 2007-01-22 00:06|| Front Page Top

#2 What say we help 'em out by providing some incoming targets?

Posted by Cleting Omolumble1160 2007-01-22 02:11|| 2007-01-22 02:11|| Front Page Top

#3 Let's not provide them with any incoming targets. Stealth and surprise are the keys in modern military conflicts and I vote that we give Iran and the mad mullahs a bit of "shock & awe"(TM) via stealth and surprise.

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2007-01-22 10:12|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2007-01-22 10:12|| Front Page Top

#4 I think the US should have a series of exercises as well. Things designed to get the Iranians out of bed and on red alert. Then stand down. Then do it again. Wear them out with false-alarms.

This allows us to study their defense behaviors. With the price of oil what it is this will hurt. Also it helps wear down their morale and equipment. And it makes it more likely that after crying wolf a few dozen times they'll be less prepared when/if an actual attack happens.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-01-22 12:08|| 2007-01-22 12:08|| Front Page Top

#5 Although they may fire a few missiles the real reason for military manuvers may well be to prepare troops to defend the nutcase President in case the nutcase clerical types try to seize power (defending the President means killing lots of people by the way). Having the manuvers so close to Tehran would make it more observable to the President's minions.

Posted by mhw 2007-01-22 12:46|| http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/]">[http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/] 2007-01-22 12:46|| Front Page Top

#6 I have a feeling we may being doing more than exercises. The Stennis did a turn and burn in San Diego Friday picking up an air wing and leaving in a hurry for the gulf. Their orders were "full speed" with "no stops" as reported. Also the USS Ronald Reagan has been given notice to to be ready to leave within a couple of weeks. Reports say the Reagan is now going to Asain waters. Hmmm. We'll see.

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/10792962/detail.html

Posted by Intrinsicpilot 2007-01-22 12:49|| 2007-01-22 12:49|| Front Page Top

#7 Where is the the major plane crash scheduled in the manoeuvres?

Posted by tu3031 2007-01-22 12:59|| 2007-01-22 12:59|| Front Page Top

#8 TU3031---They are scrounging up parts from the hanger queens to make one fly. These things take time. Be patient, good sir.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2007-01-22 16:25|| 2007-01-22 16:25|| Front Page Top

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