Armageddon Down To It
Here comes the Apocalypse. Are you ready for it?
About this time a year ago, I predicted that the U.S. would be bombing Iran by June. Thankfully, I was wrong then. However, it doesn't appear that we're out of the woods yet... between the recent article in the New Yorker by Seymour Hersh outlining the Bush plans for nuking Iran and Condi Rice's statements today that "we can't let this (uranium enrichment in Iran) continue" and "it is time for action," it would seem that we are already well on our way to yet another Middle Eastern disaster. This one could be of staggering proportions, enough to make the horrific debacle in Iraq look like the cakewalk that Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney envisioned all along. Even with our military stretched thin, between Iraq and Afghanistan; even with Army recruiting at an all-time low, and redeploying soldiers at an all-time high; even with a majority of Americans against such a proposition, this administration is just chafing at the bit to start yet another war -- and this one with the possibility of nuclear arms being used. What kind of Pandora's box would we be opening if the world soon sees mushroom clouds over Tehran and Natanz -- coming from American weapons? Are we looking at the beginning of World War III? Or has that already started, and we just don't realize it yet?
Of course, Preznit Above The Law denies that any such planning is taking place, calling it "wild speculation." But then again, he also insisted that he was pursuing diplomatic options with Iraq *coughbullshitcough* before shocking and aweing the citizens of that country with his military muscle. And given the recent revelations about his role in the Valerie Plame leak, just how much credibility does he (or anyone in his administration) have? Let's see... what's a number less than zero?
It may soon be time for all of us to assume the classic nuclear defense posture: Curl up in a fetal position, place your hands behind your head, your head between your legs, then lean way over and kiss your ass goodbye. So long, nice knowing you.
About this time a year ago, I predicted that the U.S. would be bombing Iran by June. Thankfully, I was wrong then. However, it doesn't appear that we're out of the woods yet... between the recent article in the New Yorker by Seymour Hersh outlining the Bush plans for nuking Iran and Condi Rice's statements today that "we can't let this (uranium enrichment in Iran) continue" and "it is time for action," it would seem that we are already well on our way to yet another Middle Eastern disaster. This one could be of staggering proportions, enough to make the horrific debacle in Iraq look like the cakewalk that Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney envisioned all along. Even with our military stretched thin, between Iraq and Afghanistan; even with Army recruiting at an all-time low, and redeploying soldiers at an all-time high; even with a majority of Americans against such a proposition, this administration is just chafing at the bit to start yet another war -- and this one with the possibility of nuclear arms being used. What kind of Pandora's box would we be opening if the world soon sees mushroom clouds over Tehran and Natanz -- coming from American weapons? Are we looking at the beginning of World War III? Or has that already started, and we just don't realize it yet?
Of course, Preznit Above The Law denies that any such planning is taking place, calling it "wild speculation." But then again, he also insisted that he was pursuing diplomatic options with Iraq *coughbullshitcough* before shocking and aweing the citizens of that country with his military muscle. And given the recent revelations about his role in the Valerie Plame leak, just how much credibility does he (or anyone in his administration) have? Let's see... what's a number less than zero?
It may soon be time for all of us to assume the classic nuclear defense posture: Curl up in a fetal position, place your hands behind your head, your head between your legs, then lean way over and kiss your ass goodbye. So long, nice knowing you.
posted by Generik at 2:14 PM
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