Now why didn't Israel think of that?

geetrue · 07-25-09, 02:41 PM

Israel already knows this is true ... so is this saber rattling?

I can see this happening and the missiles landing in Jordan

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-07-25-voa17.cfm

Quote:

Iran Warning: Israel's Nuclear Sites Within Reach By VOA News
25 July 2009

Iran's Revolutionary Guards corps is warning it will respond to any attack by Israel with a strike on nuclear sites in the Jewish state.

Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Ali Jafari told state-run media Saturday that Iran's missiles are now capable of hitting targets in Israel, and that any Israeli attack would be met with a "firm and precise" response.

Israel sees Iran as a threat because of its nuclear program, and has been widely reported to be considering a pre-emptive strike. Like the United States, Britain and other Western countries, Israel does not believe Iran's claims that its program is for peaceful purposes.

07-25-09, 03:08 PM

From past experience, much of what comes out of the mouths of spokesman in the ME has very little bearing on reality. Remember Bagdad Bob?

07-25-09, 04:52 PM

Quote:

I can see this happening

And i can see another war. Nothing new really.

Letum · 07-25-09, 05:14 PM

If Iran has a credible deterrent to Israel taking offensive action, that is
significant when compared to the Israeli deterrent to Iran taking offensive
action, then everyone is well deterred from war. Far from the best
situation, but not the worst either.

07-25-09, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

If Iran has a credible deterrent to Israel taking offensive action, that is
significant when compared to the Israeli deterrent to Iran taking offensive
action, then everyone is well deterred from war. Far from the best
situation, but not the worst either.

Sounds like another convert to deterence. God loves ya!!!

Letum · 07-25-09, 05:23 PM

"convert to deterrence"?

I have no converted or changed my mind on my attitude towards
deterrence by threat of destruction.

I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and never have,
but history shows clearly that whilst deterrence deters war, it does not
always prevent it.

Countless times leaders have thought that they posses a deterrent so
great that no one dare oppose them. Almost as many times they have
been proved wrong.

07-25-09, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letum

"convert to deterrence"?

I have no converted or changed my mind on my attitude towards
deterrence by threat of destruction.

I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and never have,
but history shows clearly that whilst deterrence deters war, it does not
always prevent it.

Countless times leaders have thought that they posses a deterrent so
great that no one dare oppose them. Almost as many times they have
been proved wrong.

I consider myself an intellegent fellow, but your use of negatives has me all confused. Would you care to re-evaluate your post?

Letum · 07-25-09, 05:44 PM

Ah, would:
"I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and I never have"
be more clear?

07-25-09, 05:14 PM	#4
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	If Iran has a credible deterrent to Israel taking offensive action, that is significant when compared to the Israeli deterrent to Iran taking offensive action, then everyone is well deterred from war. Far from the best situation, but not the worst either. __________________

07-25-09, 05:23 PM	#6
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	"convert to deterrence"? I have no converted or changed my mind on my attitude towards deterrence by threat of destruction. I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and never have, but history shows clearly that whilst deterrence deters war, it does not always prevent it. Countless times leaders have thought that they posses a deterrent so great that no one dare oppose them. Almost as many times they have been proved wrong. __________________

07-25-09, 05:44 PM	#8
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Ah, would: "I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and I never have" be more clear? __________________

07-25-09, 03:08 PM	#2
CastleBravo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	From past experience, much of what comes out of the mouths of spokesman in the ME has very little bearing on reality. Remember Bagdad Bob?