War with Iran as soon as next week?!

I hope lots of people do exactly what you did, Annie. I shudder to think of what the near future might be like if our politicians don't stand against this.

I know it's complicated, my point is that we should more than have the capabilities to solve this issue without "pre-emptive war" which is largely, wrong and would not be healthy for our own country in a HUGE way. I won't accept any excuses our government gives us if they do go to war with Iran for these reasons. Technology has advanced since then, we were trying to install a missle shield around Russia...and it's hard for me to believe that Iran has better technology than Russia. But then, I'm not terribly knowledgable about war tech, so who knows? But the government has tons of tech and scientists so concievably they have stuff which may be pretty effective. But of course, since we're civiliains and we're not in the government...speculation to what EXACTLY they should do is difficult. Yeah, it's complicated, and yes we should always allow room for error...but we should hold them to the high standards that come along with their place in office. And no lower. We CAN'T accept any excuses either. I'm not in favor of just ignoring Iran, but war is too extreme.

If we don't move, people die. If we do move, people die. (Remember Russia, and that they've sworn to strike back against anyone who attacks Iran) So, you have to judge it within the circumstances...to the best of your ability, and you have to do it as right a way as is possible. Otherwise...think about it, how do you want this country to be remembered if we step wrong and it's our own demise?

Good points. It's just that the stakes are huge. That is the problem with this whole situation. One wrong move and Israel ceases to exist and millions die in a flash. There is no margin for error.

I can't imagine their reasoning, truthfully. Consider all the factors, for one thing Russia (despite being technically 'our friend' right now) has promised to attack us if we go after Iran. Which is PROBABLY why we were trying to install a missle shield around their country. We're also working with Iraq's current government right now so that we can go straight from inside their country into other countries so we don't have to worry about violating other airspace with countries which would probably NOT want us going to war with whatever country we decided to go to war too. The U.N. will probably lean toward labling the U.S. as a rogue country...which means that other countries...even if we're on friendly terms of us might have to make some hard decisions about us. Then there's the fact that it would destablize the whole world with everyone arguing and fighting with eachother...with all the other little effcts to this cause to go with it, even knowing how everyone's dealing with their own crises right now concerning food and fuel. I'm not sure if it was all set up on purpose like this, and I won't risk sounding crazy so I won't say it was...but that's how things stand. It's pure insanity! And maybe it's just 'cause of this current administration, maybe we've got someone who profits from this somehow in there...I can't say, I don't know the motives behind this...but we CAN'T let it happen. Something of this magnitude...

Very good point, Programmer. Because of alot of things...poor policies, poor planning, the weather, and the economy and probably alot else we haven't even thought of yet...resources, especially on where it hurts the most -- food and fuel are making people ever more desperate. Should it continue on as seriously as it is, I think war is probably inevitable at least in some part of the globe. Desperate people will do insane things for any bit of promise of relief or to express all that they feel. Hurt, betrayal, fear... But in many cases, and this potential war with Iran is just an example of this, waging battles with other countries will just further put strained resources in danger, like you said...which will make people crazier, and more desperate. The repercussions of the present times, as fascinating and cringe-worthy as they appear to be, are enormous. Lol, world war three is often described as an alarmist thing to mention...but I figure you can't ever be too early to sound an alarm when there's a real possibility of something worse happening if one doesn't. Thanks for responding =) *thumbs up* a very intelligent response.

_ because boy, McCain WOULDN'T continue the Bush years which they've made statements that they applaud, right?

I was using a bit of light sarcasm, sorry, I forgot tones don't really reflect well on the net ^_^' I feel it's really leaning that way too...and I know all about the image McCain has. In the old days, some stuff he used to say and do were amazing, but somehow...these days he's aligned with all the stuff that got us into this mess. I'm not saying he's wrong or bad news on all issues...but the things that matter...like war, oil, the economy -- a the fact that he's been caught lying so many times, which ends up making him seem senile which I'm not even sure he really truly is, though the mere suggestion is horrible, I just can't say with confidence that he won't continue Bush's policies. Which the terrorists HAVE said before that they LOVE because they say that he's turning America into the very thing they hoped he would. I saw it on the news, and heaven forbid, since we know how reliable the television set is...but you know...

I'm sorry I'm not sure what you meant. But McCain has been pretty hawkish. Having a hawk in the White House would not align with many of the terrorists agendas. It just seems that there is going to be a war with Iran one way or another. I am not supporting it but the wind seems to be blowing in that direction.

He was running until a few weeks ago; http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ He ended his campaign to start this; http://www.campaignforliberty.com/ I wish he was still running, I'm an avid admirer and supporter of his. But hopefully he can do somemore good with this decision like he hopes to.

I also read today about McCain saying "only world war three would justify a draft" -- and that sends further alarm for me, since for awhile now, people have described war with Iran as World War III. After everything we've seen from McCain, I really don't disagree that he'd be a third Bush term...and at this point, anyone would be better than someone who'd continue this country down the path Bush's taken us on.

You mean it really wasn't the "Big Bad Bush"? Of course you won't get the liberals to budge in their claims that GWB actually hipnotized ALL of the democrats into voting to go to war!