stignasty Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 Bush calls British sailors 'hostages' in Iran CAMP DAVID, Maryland (CNN) -- President Bush on Saturday called Iran's detention of 15 British sailors and marines "inexcusable behavior" and called for their release, referring to them as "hostages." "The Iranians took these people out of Iraqi water," said Bush, speaking at Camp David with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. "And it's inexcusable behavior." http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/31/...lors/index.html So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? Quote "It may not be true, but it's legendary that if you're like all Americans, you know almost nothing except for your own country. Which makes you probably knowledgeable about one more country than most Canadians." - Stephen Harper
DogOnPorch Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? Sure...why not? As long as Iran can deal with the rain of Tomahawk missiles that are sure to arrive if this doesn't get solved ASAP...they can call the Brits late for dinner if they wish. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, 'You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done.' ---George Carlin Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
B. Max Posted March 31, 2007 Report Posted March 31, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? I would give them one hour to release them, and make it very clear that after one hour if they are not released it won't matter what they do. Iran is not in good shape financially and they pulled this little stunt to drive up the world price of oil. It doesn't matter what they call them. The only thing that would be OK, and what really matters is that these bearded billy goats are taken out. Quote
Figleaf Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right?Sure...why not? As long as Iran can deal with the rain of Tomahawk missiles that are sure to arrive if this doesn't get solved ASAP...they can call the Brits late for dinner if they wish. Ah, empty bluster ... the sign of really subtle and clever diplomacy. not. Quote
weaponeer Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? Sure...why not? As long as Iran can deal with the rain of Tomahawk missiles that are sure to arrive if this doesn't get solved ASAP...they can call the Brits late for dinner if they wish. Ah, empty bluster ... the sign of really subtle and clever diplomacy. not. The time for diplomacy with Iran is over. These fools have been the largest source of terrorism in the world. They should have been the target, not Iraq. I would give Iran exacally 12 hours (need time to position assets) to release all the sailors, if they are not released...... I would launch a sea and air attack aginst them the likes of which has never been seen. The time for dickless pussy footing is over. Iraq was never a threat, these twits were, and we are seeing it now. Thanks GWB....... Quote
jdobbin Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 The time for diplomacy with Iran is over. These fools have been the largest source of terrorism in the world. They should have been the target, not Iraq.I would give Iran exacally 12 hours (need time to position assets) to release all the sailors, if they are not released...... I would launch a sea and air attack aginst them the likes of which has never been seen. The time for dickless pussy footing is over. Iraq was never a threat, these twits were, and we are seeing it now. Thanks GWB....... While there is no doubt that the U.S. and Britain could do extreme damage to Iran, the result still might not be the release of the British sailors. Witness Israel's entry into Lebanon. Also, Iran could enter into Iraq to take the fight there. I'm not sure that it could be stopped via airstrikes unless nuclear weapons were used. If the Brits know where the sailors are being held, they might consider a rescue attempt but only if options start to run out. I don't know that we are at that stage yet. Quote
blueblood Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? Sure...why not? As long as Iran can deal with the rain of Tomahawk missiles that are sure to arrive if this doesn't get solved ASAP...they can call the Brits late for dinner if they wish. Ah, empty bluster ... the sign of really subtle and clever diplomacy. not. The time for diplomacy with Iran is over. These fools have been the largest source of terrorism in the world. They should have been the target, not Iraq. I would give Iran exacally 12 hours (need time to position assets) to release all the sailors, if they are not released...... I would launch a sea and air attack aginst them the likes of which has never been seen. The time for dickless pussy footing is over. Iraq was never a threat, these twits were, and we are seeing it now. Thanks GWB....... I wouldn't launch an attack per se, I would have a very large portion of the British Navy anchored in Iranian ports. (this is where a WW2 battleship would especially come in handy, those big guns are intimidating) Let Iran fire the first shot... Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
weaponeer Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 So, if Iran called them "illegal combatants," that would be okay, right? Sure...why not? As long as Iran can deal with the rain of Tomahawk missiles that are sure to arrive if this doesn't get solved ASAP...they can call the Brits late for dinner if they wish. Ah, empty bluster ... the sign of really subtle and clever diplomacy. not. The time for diplomacy with Iran is over. These fools have been the largest source of terrorism in the world. They should have been the target, not Iraq. I would give Iran exacally 12 hours (need time to position assets) to release all the sailors, if they are not released...... I would launch a sea and air attack aginst them the likes of which has never been seen. The time for dickless pussy footing is over. Iraq was never a threat, these twits were, and we are seeing it now. Thanks GWB....... I wouldn't launch an attack per se, I would have a very large portion of the British Navy anchored in Iranian ports. (this is where a WW2 battleship would especially come in handy, those big guns are intimidating) Let Iran fire the first shot... I understand your logic, however Iran has fired the first shots already. Hezbolah, Islamic Jihad, the Beruit bombings in 1983, Hijacking US airlines in the 1980's etc.... Iran invented terrorism some what. They are the main problem that nobody wants to deal with. Iraq, Saddam, he was under control. As for the battleship, those big guns would be no match for the Irainian Silkworm missiles. The Irainian Revolutionary Guard Navy also likes to use small boat swarming attacks, very difficut to defend against. Take out their gov't, cut off the head, the arms have no C2......... Quote
geoffrey Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 I was planning a big road trip this summer, let's wait until fall to attack Iran so I don't have to pay for it at the pumps. Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
DogOnPorch Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 geoffrey: I was planning a big road trip this summer, let's wait until fall to attack Iran so I don't have to pay for it at the pumps. :D ------------------------------------------------------ Good night, Mrs. Calabash--wherever you are! ---Jimmy Durante Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
DogOnPorch Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 Ah, empty bluster ... the sign of really subtle and clever diplomacy. not. Heh...not my decision to make. But..you can bet Tomahawks will be used if it comes down to war. Not to mention all sorts of exotic weaponry. At this point we sorta have to ask ourselves 'why does Iran have a death-wish'? WTF were they thinking? The whole affair stinks. Those on the Iranian side in this affair are just being obtuse at this point by saying Iran was right to do this. It certainly wasn't and all of Iran will end up paying for the madness of the nut-jobs pulling the levers in that sorry excuse for a country. The 'Joe-average' Iranian best speak-up soon and tell his government to stop being idiots. But if today's student riots in front of the British embassy are any indicator, Iran is suffering from the same illness that befell the Europeans in 1914...where war looked like a big party full of glory. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Be convinced that to be happy means to be free and that to be free means to be brave. Therefore do not take lightly the perils of war. ---Thucydides: The History of the Peloponnesian War Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
B. Max Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 I was planning a big road trip this summer, let's wait until fall to attack Iran so I don't have to pay for it at the pumps. I was thinking about hijacking a tractor trailer load of gasoline. Quote
blueblood Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 I was planning a big road trip this summer, let's wait until fall to attack Iran so I don't have to pay for it at the pumps. I was thinking about hijacking a tractor trailer load of gasoline. Good thing I filled my tanks before these shenanigans Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
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