I don't believe that the insurgents in Iran are losing. I think they're winning, judging by the casualties which they are inflicting daily. Let's also ask the Iraqi christians fleeing to Syria, if the muslim insurgents are losing.

I always knew that if Iraq was invaded, then Iran would supply insurgents across the border to fight. Why didn't anyone else realise that?

Posted by: Voltaire at September 8, 2004 10:22 AM

With the Bush admin' all for pre-emptive strikes, a blitzing of Iran is long overdue.
The fact that Iran is pouring "insurgents" (another media euphemism for terrorists-- ahem-- sorry,freedom fighters) is an act of war against the US military.

Hulega Kahn's "honey-pot" theory may well be correct, but now we are trying to set the ball rolling for the new iraqi democratic(?) government, maybe they should be focusing on letting Iraq get fixed up, and take the battle to another arena (Iran).
Just as easy for arabic-jihadists, and indeed Pakistani, and Afghan jihadists to get to, wothout a doubt, but a smart move and another hugh progressive step in this war on terror.

Hurt them before they hurt anyone else.

Posted by: Rikki at September 8, 2004 10:55 AM

I think we'll have to deal with Iran sooner or later. Between aiding the insurgency and building their own nuclear capability, they're begging for it.

I don't expect Bush to take any big risks before the November election, so I don't anticipate any widenening of the War on Terror in the near future. If Bush is reelected however, then I see Bush taking some form of action against Iran during his second term. It won't look like Iraq, but it'll probably consist of surgical strikes on their nuclear facilities and stepped up efforts to work with moderates within Iran who want regime change.

If Kerry is elected, then Iran will breathe a sigh of relief because they know he won't strike their nuclear facilities without the UN and our European "allies" on board--meaning that Iran will have all the time they need to process weapons-grade uranium.

Posted by: gregoryscott at September 8, 2004 11:28 AM

Well, perhaps the Russians and ourselves can team up to nutcracker Iran. Clearly, that country is a threat that has to be destroyed, one way or another. It would be best to do so before Iran gets nuclear weapons, but if we have to join with the Russians in a nuclear preemptive strike against Iran that would be ok too.

Posted by: BattleofthePyramids at September 8, 2004 11:44 AM

i don't usually cut & paste, but the following describes an interesting vote in the house of reps a few months back:

House of Reps (Almost United) Against Persia (sorry,Iran)
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 398
The vote was 376-3

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress--

(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms Iran's continuing deceptions and falsehoods to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the international community about its nuclear programs and activities;

(2) calls upon all State Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), including the United States, to use all appropriate means to deter, dissuade, and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, including ending all nuclear and other cooperation with Iran (including the provision of dual use items), until Iran fully implements the Additional Protocol between Iran and the IAEA for the application of safeguards;

COMPLETE RESOLUTION HERE:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/congress/2004_cr/h-con-res-398.htm

(i originally found this at www.unitedstatesofall.blogspot.com)

Posted by: ted at September 8, 2004 11:45 AM

ted, call me curious, who were the three representatives against resolution?

Posted by: daughter of patriots at September 8, 2004 12:39 PM

Seams that the U.N. is worried about some mater. yes urauim that they can't find in Iraq?

Now how can that be? Did the U.N[Hauns Blix] say we are all wrong?

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Posted by: Catherine at September 8, 2004 1:00 PM

One at a time Fellas! Iraq is a big country on its own.Iran is sending in Jihardists[pardon me -insurgents] to deliberately keep Coalition occupied and away from being able to mount an attack on Merry Mullahs. Just a matter of time though...

Posted by: Morgane at September 8, 2004 4:24 PM

to daughter of patriots: thanks for asking -- made me curious, too. first time i ever looked up a roll call.

3 nays are conyers, kucinich, and paul.

roll call can be found at:

http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2004/roll152.xml

Posted by: ted at September 8, 2004 9:47 PM