War Drums
January 10, 2012, Submitted by: Ken Tweet
Whenever I switch the TV News or read other mainstream news these days, I’m constantly seeing and hearing about Iran this and Iran that… nuclear development this and strait-of-hormuz that… Ahmadinejad this and Israel that… it’s as if the mainstream is throwing ‘stuff’ at the wall to see what, if anything, sticks while hoping or attempting to garner support for some sort of attack on Iran. More War…
I get the very distinct feeling that there are factions of the powers-that-be who would like nothing more than to ignite another war, to conveniently move the public’s attention from the stagnant and depressing economy to a ‘united’ ‘patriotic’ cause. It’s like we always need a villain to keep our minds from looking inward at ourselves.
While the goings on in Iran may arguably be destabilizing to the current power structure of the Gulf region and Middle East, and while Ahmadinejad is an apparent loose canon, it is curious as to the apparent attempts to stir up the American public on this matter. I get the feeling that it’s not working as well as they hoped for though. We’ll see.
How about another $Trillion or thereabouts for another war? Heck, we’re already $15 Trillion in the hole, what’s the big deal, right? It’s only paper, just print some more!
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I have heard this mentioned throughout my life that it is extremely difficult to vote out an incumbent president during war times when the U.S. is involved directly in hostile conflicts. Roosevelt in 1944 easily won, Lyndon Johnson in 1964, even Nixon in 1972. George Bush Sr, in 1992 would have probably been re-elected if the Iraq war had continued and the economy did not become such an issue. His son barely won in 2004 during the second Iraq war. People just do not usually want to change leadership during war. A full blown regional Middle East war that continued into the November election would probably give Obama a second term.
Let’s face it, the economy and all else becomes much less important when the country’s survival is at stake, whether it actually is or not. People just do not want to trust someone with untested leadership skills in war. People actually trust Obama with international incidents a lot more since Osama was nailed. Not to say this is correct, it is just the way people behave and think. Look at what happen when Clinton was under that Monika Lewinsky scandal, Iraq got some air strikes. Wag the Dog anyone around September or October?
That is a good observation regarding an election year and war-time.
Well, nothing like the seasoned magician getting you to focus on the right hand while you be watching the left!
@Mama Bear in Fl; Very well said, great observation. Survive well. Enjoy.
Ron Paul might just be on to something here. Instead of the US going head on to start a war that we can’t pay for, let’s back off, gather our weapons of war and let Iran make the first move. Naww never mind ….. cazy idea from a crazy old man.
When the Wiki-Leaks story first broke, one of the items that was cited as a national security issue was the exposure of the diplomatic cables.
The cables showed that the driving force behind attacking Iran was the Saudi Royal Family. (Rulers of Saudi Arabia)
The pressure by the Saudi Royal Family to attack Iran started under former President George Bush’s administration. The most vocal member being former Ambassador John R. Bolton, who was demanding the US attack Iran as late as last year.
The idea of attacking Iran is primarily a neo-conservative “export democracy” nation building one, and all but one of the current GOP nominee’s has stated they intend to follow up and take military action against Iran.
At no point has the current administration stated they WILL take action, in fact the current administration is reducing the size of our military, and has publicly stated they will NOT perform “Nation Building” under the neo-conservative ideology of exporting democracy.
Be more concerned about why the U.S. is the worlds police force, and nations like Saudi Arabia, who DO NOT have our interest in mind, can influence our government to become involved in a war we will gain nothing from.
The Wiki Leaks files showed that while the Saudi Royal Family was getting a cold shoulder from the current administration, they continued to put the pressure on, and the next administration looks like they will be very receptive.
The administration may be giving the Saudis the cold shoulder in private cables, but in open televised meetings, our President actually Bowed to the Saudi King! What a joke! When was the last time you heard a President of the United States bowing to a leader of our foreign country.
But before you revivie the closet Muslim debate, know that he also bowed to the leader of China, the leader of Japan and the friggin MAYOR of TAMPA! The man is unfit for the office he holds. And that is not even considering the economic policy, foreign policy, domestic, etc…
What is truly sad is that people voted him into that office. Notice as how I did not type “US citizens” voted him in because with the corrupt practices of community organizer (sound familiar) groups such as Acorn, who knows who actually voted. We still can’t make it official that people show a US gov’t issued ID card when they vote.
Hopefully people are waking up as to what a disaster this administration truly is and how much freedom we have lost (Ken is doing a great job explaining the loss of freedom).
It is true that the war drums are beating, however, Iran is certainly doing its fair share of the drumming. By defying UN sanctions and world opposition and continuing to enrich uranium to 20% in its 300 foot underground Fordo facility is asking for trouble. Especially when earlier statements have been made that they will wipe Israel from the map.
http://www.newsmaxworld.com/global_talk/Iran_Nuclear/2012/01/08/426519.html
Iranian defiance also goes to show that UN sanctions are about as useful as saying “PLEASE give us our drone back.” Iran sees it as a joke, as should we.
Audit the Fed, stop all UN funding, use that money to re-fund our military. We are insane to go along with the current administration’s defense budget cuts. The greatest cause for peace in this world is a strong US military projecting strength, not weakness.
A good election year war? Always. Especially as he has nothing else to run on. Obama: “I got our boys out of Iraq and am reducing their numbers in Crapghanistan.” Appeases the Left. Then an outrage by Iran and dazzling airstrikes complete with the new drones (lots of cool computer simulations and actual drone video for the news) with a catchy name like ‘Further Enduring Democracy’ (FED) to rouse the voting rablle to his cause. SurvivorDan
‘rabble’
@SD; “rabble”. hoohah! Survive well. Enjoy.
Two sanctions bring the country down.
- embargo on transactions with Iran’s central bank
- oil embargo
Europe is discussing n oil swap with China.
Europe will get it’s 450.000.000 barrel from Saudi Arabia.
China will get the European share from Iran.
This will mean that Iran has to sell this oil at a reduced price to China.
The embargo on transactions with Iran’s central bank has already caused a collapse of Iran’s currency and the beginning of hyperinflation.
Iran’s central bank today increased interest rates to 20% to stabilize the currency.
Both measures must be regarded as an act of war.
In the mean time the US is preparing for Operation The Great Prophet.
Today two carriers were present in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
A third carrier battle group is on it’s way.
I don’t think they will be looking for Iranian sailors in trouble.
Besides that Obama is waging war in Africa.
I think we see a regional war emerging very soon to cover for the economic collapse of the Eurozone which is expected before the end of March triggering a global economic crises.
Prepare for high oil prices to accelerate the economic collapse and prepare to say hello to the Global Empire.
That is if the Russians and the Chinese don’t spoil the party.
I have this feeling that a regional war in the hot bed of everyone’s desperate need of energy resources could lead very quickly to a world war.