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2003-09-19 Iran

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Posted by Steve 2003-09-19 1:37:01 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Time for GWB to put into place a plan for toppling the mullahs by the Iranian population. If he doesn't have a plan, he'd better get one pronto.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2003-9-19 2:22:35 PM|| 2003-9-19 2:22:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I like Old Patriots idea of using Iraqi forces to guard the border. They would be particularly effective along the borders to Iran and Kuaitt I would expect.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-19 3:12:19 PM|| 2003-9-19 3:12:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I don't think GWB can muster support for direct military action against Iran at this time, and there are risks to trying to foment a civil uprising (like it might fail and thousands of Iranians get slaughter and GWB takes the blame). I think there is a good chance of regime change in a second GWB term, when he doesn't have to worry about re-election.

Posted by sludj 2003-9-19 6:54:12 PM|| 2003-9-19 6:54:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Tit For Tat start covertly arming the disidents.

Posted by raptor 2003-9-19 7:05:17 PM|| 2003-9-19 7:05:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Don't think military intervention is need or wanted at this time. Not to say it won't be at some point. But other things need to be done first, like helping the opposition and potential opposition set up communications. There is stuff being done, albeit low-key.

Posted by Pappy 2003-9-19 11:26:49 PM|| 2003-9-19 11:26:49 PM|| Front Page Top

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