+Dave 2,322 Posted June 20, 2008 amen!! that is one briefcase that I am glad I no longer have to carry........ The thing is, I'm serious, turn that entire country into the worlds largest, self lighting, glass floored, parking lot. Or use a lot of MOAB's like Atreides said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Klavs81 4 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) I personally like Bill Whittles concept of "Swordlessness" i.e. getting the enemy to fight himself. Good read here: http://www.ejectejecteject.com/archives/000172.html Edit: well not "his" concept, per se, but he applies Sun Tzu's concept rather neatly to the current situation. Edited June 20, 2008 by Klavs81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted June 20, 2008 You guys may take this lightly, but Israel can't and will not gamble with its own survival. We can not take this baboon from Tehran lightly at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted June 20, 2008 You guys may take this lightly, but Israel can't and will not gamble with its own survival. We can not take this baboon from Tehran lightly at all. we certainly aren't quite as up close and personal, but we do take them very, very seriously. Iran is funding and providing deadly military support to militias in Iraq. Iran has been actively killing our troops for years now. the fact is, the Iraq war would have largely been won by 2005 if Iran had not intervened. We are engaged with them, just not in active combat - yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted June 20, 2008 we certainly aren't quite as up close and personal, but we do take them very, very seriously. Iran is funding and providing deadly military support to militias in Iraq. Iran has been actively killing our troops for years now. the fact is, the Iraq war would have largely been won by 2005 if Iran had not intervened. We are engaged with them, just not in active combat - yet. YAY!! WAR BY PROXY !! look where that got us all those other times,, look where it got the U.S.S.R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted June 20, 2008 YAY!! WAR BY PROXY !! look where that got us all those other times,, look where it got the U.S.S.R. I don't think you understood what I said. I did not at all advocate such an idiotic course of action, nor do I think you even understand the history of what you mistakenly quoted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ONETINSOLDIER 2 Posted June 20, 2008 I don't think you understood what I said. I did not at all advocate such an idiotic course of action, nor do I think you even understand the history of what you mistakenly quoted. sorry, i wasnt implying(sp) that you condoned it, I was just making a point as to the usual outcome of that course of action,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted June 20, 2008 Nuke em from orbit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted June 20, 2008 Nuke em from orbit. BattleStar's!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted June 20, 2008 sorry, i wasnt implying(sp) that you condoned it, I was just making a point as to the usual outcome of that course of action,, oh. I see your point although I disagree with that assessment. ok, fine. take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted June 20, 2008 Concur. Its the only way to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Klavs81 4 Posted June 20, 2008 Its the only way to be sure. Especially since we can't be sure what the CN-20 will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted June 20, 2008 "Its the only way to be sure ". What movie and charecter? Nuke em from orbit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted June 20, 2008 "Its the only way to be sure ". What movie and charecter? Well you know I know, or I wouldnt of said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roopod 0 Posted June 20, 2008 That's what civilians call it, a rehearsal. Of course that's playing the semantic word game as is usual. What the Israelis are doing is training for contingencies. Like all professional armed forces do every day to keep their proficiency level above those other forces that are potential threats. Like countries that tell the world your not going to be around much longer, ...hint, ...hint. That type of training goes on without the usual need of hush-hush. We know ours and Israels capabilities to carry out military actions. Why the press is used to telegraph a message to known threats that its a rehearsal instead of merely training for all contingencies is a useful intelligence tool. Like opening a door to see where all the roaches scamper off too. Or just another act of sedition in the hope to precipitate conflict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted June 20, 2008 Its about time som1 gets ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Its 1 of the best Scifihorrers out there i was like 14 and scared sh--less.I saw 1st 1 on cable when i was like 8 or 9 had nightmares. 3 on sucked. Well you know I know, or I wouldnt of said it. Edited June 20, 2008 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted June 20, 2008 Its 1 of the best Scifihorrers out there i was like 14 and scared sh--less.I saw 1st 1 on cable when i was like 8 or 9 had nightmares. 3 on sucked. My girls at 4 1/2 and they love that movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) I watched the "THING" w/kurt russell last weekend w/my 3 year old girl. now thats bad parenting, so the Supreme Commander Michelle says. Edited June 21, 2008 by MAKO69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) Iran is funding and providing deadly military support to militias in Iraq. Iran has been actively killing our troops for years now. the fact is, the Iraq war would have largely been won by 2005 if Iran had not intervened. We are engaged with them, just not in active combat - yet. You forgot to mention your fantastic key "ally" Saudia Arabia, I know people who lived there for a good 20 years and they being Lebanese christians said that there are areas of Saudia Arabia that are NOT controlled by the monarchy but rather controlled by the various anti-royal family factions, so much so that there is a negligble presence of Saudi military forces there. The Russians have some not so fond memeories of rich Saudi's their troops or rather Spetnatz have taken out in Chechneya, and guess what ? ALL of them from rich Saudi families. Every stinking one of them. EDIT:- All of them leaders in Chechneya, including the current S***face Edited June 21, 2008 by Atreides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted June 21, 2008 BattleStar's!!!! Nope. Rods from God. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsawan 624 Posted June 21, 2008 Interesting topic. Iran also recently upgraded its MIG-29 planes in addition to the tor-15 or sa-15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooah! 0 Posted June 21, 2008 Nope. Rods from God. God, wouldn't that be awesome? The power of a nuke, without the after effect. For those of you that are 'less than enlightened, THIS is a Rod from God, or a Kinetic Energy Strike. *NOTE* you have to wait until the end to see it*** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
