kpbuckeye 3 Posted June 7, 2007 Guy just said on radio that NATO busted a shipment of weapons headed to the Taliban, with proof that it was sent by Iranian gov. Guess it just hit the wire. If true, how should it be handled? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,961 Posted June 7, 2007 We should invade their country and replace the regime of course. I'm sure they'll greet us as liberators and spread contagious, glorious Democracy throughout the middle east. I bet we could be in and out of there in a matter of weeks for less than $30 billion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpbuckeye 3 Posted June 7, 2007 We should invade their country and replace the regime of course. I'm sure they'll greet us as liberators and spread contagious, glorious Democracy throughout the middle east. I bet we could be in and out of there in a matter of weeks for less than $30 billion. next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1 0 Posted June 7, 2007 I'm eagerly looking forward to Colin Powell showing us some nice 8x10's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,797 Posted June 7, 2007 Iran and the Taliban had been fierce enemies when the Taliban was in power in Afghanistan, and their apparent collaboration came as a surprise to some in the intelligence community. Seeing as how Iran is Shia and the Taliban are Sunni Muslims and they have been fighting each other violently for 14 centuries, I find it kind of heartwarming that the U.S. can bring these two together. Too bad we cant do that in Iraq. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Seeing as how Iran is Shia and the Taliban are Sunni Muslims and they have been fighting each other violently for 14 centuries, I find it kind of heartwarming that the U.S. can bring these two together. Too bad we cant do that in Iraq. Actually, we have. I have been reading that Iran (Shia) has been allegedly working with/providing materials to the Shia and Sunni Muslim insurgents in Iraq. Too bad the insurgents on both sides in Iraq are too focking stoopid to realize how they're being played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,797 Posted June 7, 2007 Actually, we have. I have been reading that Iran (Shia) has been allegedly working with/providing materials to the Shia and Sunni Muslim insurgents in Iraq. Too bad the insurgents on both sides in Iraq are too focking stoopid to realize how they're being played. W's a UNITER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 790 Posted June 7, 2007 Actually, we have. I have been reading that Iran (Shia) has been allegedly working with/providing materials to the Shia and Sunni Muslim insurgents in Iraq. Too bad the insurgents on both sides in Iraq are too focking stoopid to realize how they're being played. How are they being played? They want weapons, and Iran is apparently willing to supply them. Would it somehow help them to refuse weapons from Iran because they're giving them to the other side too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted June 7, 2007 How are they being played? They want weapons, and Iran is apparently willing to supply them. Would it somehow help them to refuse weapons from Iran because they're giving them to the other side too? They're getting played precisely b/c Iran is supplying weapons to both sides of the conflict. The Sunnis and Shias are willfully allowing themselves to be pawns in Iran's game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 7,961 Posted June 7, 2007 They're getting played precisely b/c Iran is supplying weapons to both sides of the conflict. The Sunnis and Shias and the United States are willfully allowing themselves to be pawns in Iran's game. Correctored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Correctored. You won't find me disagreeing w/that. I think that Iran has totally been playing us and making us look like chumps. Unfortunately, short of military force (which I do not think would be a good idea, as I think it would unite Iran's civilians, many of whom are plenty displeased w/their own govt/rulers, against us) I'm not sure what viable alternatives there are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 790 Posted June 7, 2007 They're getting played precisely b/c Iran is supplying weapons to both sides of the conflict. The Sunnis and Shias are willfully allowing themselves to be pawns in Iran's game. If you're an insurgent leader you need weapons and are probably pretty happy to get them regardless of where they come from. I would guess that both sides probably know what's going on and though they may not be happy about it, it doesn't mean they're stupid or getting played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davebg 0 Posted June 7, 2007 If you're an insurgent leader you need weapons and are probably pretty happy to get them regardless of where they come from. I would guess that both sides probably know what's going on and though they may not be happy about it, it doesn't mean they're stupid or getting played. We could go back and forth all day on this one w/out ever coming close to convincing the other to change their opinion. You and I are just going to have to agree to disagree on that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted June 7, 2007 Explosively Formed Penetrators Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 790 Posted June 7, 2007 We could go back and forth all day on this one w/out ever coming close to convincing the other to change their opinion. You and I are just going to have to agree to disagree on that point. Sure, I got no problem disagreeing, I think you know that. Especially since we're now clear that they're both just opinions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IndyTom 0 Posted June 7, 2007 We should invade their country and replace the regime of course. I'm sure they'll greet us as liberators and spread contagious, glorious Democracy throughout the middle east. I bet we could be in and out of there in a matter of weeks for less than $30 billion. I suppose your recommendation was to apologize to Iran and let them ship those items to the Taliban, who will subsequently blow up our troops. Good call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angry White Male 0 Posted June 7, 2007 Time for some tactical nukes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted June 7, 2007 Nobody will do jackshit because Iran will fight back and because the whole world sucks the cack of oil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
