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2007-03-25 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Ebbomong Cloting7438 2007-03-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11129 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The British soldiers wore uniforms. Hence according to Geneva Conventions they are BY DEFINITION not spies.

Expect loud, massive demonstrations across the West to denounce Iranian violations of the GC. Right?

Notwithstanding that aspect (and the lack of integrity on the part of leftist "human rights" groups in the West) all statements coming out of Iran in recent days are tantamount to a declaration of war.

When will the West take their words seriously and act in self-defense? are there no men left among Western leaders?

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2007-03-25 00:23|| 2007-03-25 00:23|| Front Page Top

#2 If Maggie was still in power she would give the Iranians exactly 24 hours to release the marines before eliminted the Iranian Navy. I wonder what Blair is planning?

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2007-03-25 00:52|| 2007-03-25 00:52|| Front Page Top

#3 The first treasonous kunt who calls these men "insurgents" in my presence is getting such a slap.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-03-25 02:20|| 2007-03-25 02:20|| Front Page Top

#4 Iran has just crossed the line. Before this development it seemed likely that negotiations could have led to the return of the sailors - now this is blossoming into a potential military confrontation.

It was not that long ago that major Israeli operations were triggered by Iranian-backed Hezbollah's unprovoked attack and capture/abduction of several soldiers. Now Iran is repeating its use of this tactic.

Posted by Grumenk Philalzabod0723 2007-03-25 03:52|| 2007-03-25 03:52|| Front Page Top

#5 "be held until US forces released five Revolutionary Guards captured in Iraq earlier this year."

OK. From 10,000 feet without a parachute, over the Amahdi'nejad's mansion

Posted by OldSpook 2007-03-25 04:35|| 2007-03-25 04:35|| Front Page Top

#6 What we need to do now is make sure some bombs are emplaced in the Rev Guard leadships cars, snipe a few, take a fea wives and kids and send back ears and fingers.

Its like dealing with the mafia. Youhave to let them know you mean business.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-03-25 04:37|| 2007-03-25 04:37|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm unclear on the timing of the latest events.

Did Ahmadinejad cancel his UN appearance before or after the abduction of the Brits?

Posted by Gladys 2007-03-25 05:10|| 2007-03-25 05:10|| Front Page Top

#8 A sop to moonbats world wide.

Posted by gromgoru 2007-03-25 05:52|| 2007-03-25 05:52|| Front Page Top

#9 After, Gladys, after.

Posted by Bobby 2007-03-25 07:14|| 2007-03-25 07:14|| Front Page Top

#10 When will the West take their words seriously and act in self-defense?

Only after Beslan in Brookline.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-03-25 08:08|| 2007-03-25 08:08|| Front Page Top

#11 The Russers took it seriously after Beslan, too. Then the attention span wore off.

Posted by Fred 2007-03-25 08:54|| 2007-03-25 08:54|| Front Page Top

#12 Make a deal. We will give them a nuke a day until the soldiers are released. We'll start with a nuke over your refineries.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-03-25 09:18|| 2007-03-25 09:18|| Front Page Top

#13 I wonder... does this escalation have anything to do with the recent House bug-out vote?

Posted by mrp 2007-03-25 09:27|| 2007-03-25 09:27|| Front Page Top

#14 Introduce them to Ebola about 2 mins before releasing them in the Terhan airport.

Posted by 3dc 2007-03-25 10:40|| 2007-03-25 10:40|| Front Page Top

#15 Iranian student groups called yesterday for the 15 detainees to be held until US forces released five Revolutionary Guards captured in Iraq earlier this year.

Bush must not let America be swayed by British interests in this situation. Somehow Britain must arrive at the conclusion that only military action will resolve this in a manner favorable to the West. Iran must not be allowed to constantly violate all international conventions without experiencing any actual consequences.

He said the tactic had been approved by Ayatollah Khamenei, Irans supreme leader, who warned last week that Tehran would take illegal actions if necessary to maintain its right to develop a nuclear programme.

Once again, when will the West take Ahmadinejad at his word. This fanatic has openly stated his intention to abuse every diplomatic form and negotiating tactic in the book. What further demonstration of bad faith is needed from this treacherous maggot?

Will we wait until Hizbullah detonates a nuclear device on American soil?

Only after Beslan in Brookline.

Should such a horrific day come, and our politicians certainly seem to be content with that prospect, our response, while non-nuclear, should be the destruction of whole cities in the MME (Muslim Middle East).

What is it that the West cannot bring itself to simply declare out loud that no further terrorist atrocities will be tolerated and that whole population centers will serve as reprisal targets for collective punishment of Islam's followers?

Dhimmitude is the epitome of collective punishment. We must find the moral fortitude to repay Islam in its own coin. Nothing less will gain their attention. Our continued boots-on-the-ground response to what is a broad international terrorist conspiracy remains laughable and Iran is laughing at us once again.

This is not a matter of typical Arab-style humiliation, although Iran will certainly play it that way. This is a matter of using the appropriate tools to obtain results that can only be gained through correct application of force. For all of our efforts, so far, we may as well be sending the Navy to fight a battle in Timbuktu.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-03-25 15:01|| 2007-03-25 15:01|| Front Page Top

#16 Hey, folks. The Brits in their rubber-dub-dubbies were targets of opportunity. Iranians took 'em. The move is in the playbook. It was very succsssful in '79. By induction, do it again.

Ball is in Tony's court now. The US didn't set a very good example in the Embassy hostage thing. I hope that somebody on our side starts getting some good sense and a willingness to stop the MMs appropriately through a blockade with the threat of total annhilation.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2007-03-25 15:27|| 2007-03-25 15:27|| Front Page Top

#17 On the subject of a blockade - don't the Iranians have Sunburn anti-ship missiles? And if so, what defence do we have against them?

Posted by Elmavith Sinatra5823 2007-03-25 17:53|| 2007-03-25 17:53|| Front Page Top

#18 Where are the dreaded dolphins, pray tell? They're supposed to be awfully good at mines. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2007-03-25 20:07|| 2007-03-25 20:07|| Front Page Top

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