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2007-06-04 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran calls U.S. missile defense program for Europe "joke of the year"

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Posted by anonymous5089 2007-06-04 11:15|| || Front Page|| [12 views ] Top

#1 The way the Mad Mullahs and Putin are protesting, you have to wonder if we're on to something.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2007-06-04 11:24|| 2007-06-04 11:24|| Front Page Top

#2 You could be right, Steve.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2007-06-04 11:55|| 2007-06-04 11:55|| Front Page Top

#3 ...but George looked in Putin's eyes and knew he could trust that man. Bad call, George.

Posted by Phineter Thraviger 2007-06-04 12:03|| 2007-06-04 12:03|| Front Page Top

#4 Not a joke to the Russians, apparently, but it is a joke to the Finest Military Establishment in the Known Galaxy, The Mighty Mad Mullah Military Monster Mobscene.

Posted by Bobby 2007-06-04 12:26|| 2007-06-04 12:26|| Front Page Top

#5 All we need now is for Kimmie to pipe in against this and we will have a trifecta.

Posted by Delphi 2007-06-04 13:21|| 2007-06-04 13:21|| Front Page Top

#6 ...but George looked in Putin's eyes and knew he could trust that man. Bad call, George. Perhaps trust isn't the right word but knowing what kind of guy Putin was could mean he knew what cards Putin would play and felt he could deal with him.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-06-04 14:12|| 2007-06-04 14:12|| Front Page Top

#7 I think Bush has learned more about Putin and would retract that statement. Fortunately Condi is a Russia expert so, if anything, dealing with Putin is our strong suit.

My question to Iran is whether our 2nd strike capability is also part of the JOTY. I don't think it's too funny myself, but they seem intent on provoking it.

Posted by JAB 2007-06-04 15:43|| 2007-06-04 15:43|| Front Page Top

#8 Russia and Iran both talk a hell of a game, but I suspect the real truth is that neither of them can afford an arms race with anyone right now. So a lot of bluster and big talk will ensue, with russia claiming to have some "super cool" unstoppable missile that nobody can shoot down, and iran babbling on about the countdown to Israels destruction, blah, blah, blah.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2007-06-04 23:12|| 2007-06-04 23:12|| Front Page Top

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