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Things to Come

Call it a coincidence, or call it what you will, but did anyone pay attention to President Bush's speech the other night? Thursday night, the President addressed the nation, explaining the steady progress U.S. and coalition forces are making in Iraq, but also warning of the disasters that could occur if we are driven out of Iraq before our work is done. Tellingly, he mentioned Iran five times, noting that "Iran would benefit from the chaos and would be encouraged in its efforts to gain nuclear weapons and dominate the region" if the U.S. cuts and runs from Iraq.
This is unfortunately true, and is the exact reason why the U.N. and other U.S. allies wanted another approach to Iraq before we come a ridin into town waving our guns in the air. Turns out those little buggers will side with a terrorist organization offering 100 virgins and seniority in the next life over dirty magazines and hand gel in this life. Go Figure.
It is worth noting that General David Petraeus mentioned Iran 10 times in his testimony to Congress last week. Iran is obviously arming, training, funding and encouraging our enemies to kill American forces and strangle Iraqi democracy in its infancy. Just like we did with Iraq towards them not to long ago. Will Iran pay a price for these acts of war? Take into effect what was released before labor day clearly, the administration is increasingly drawing attention to Iran blaming them for complicity in the deaths of our forces.
Maybe it is nothing, but I think that it is worth noting. A war with Iran is a big deal. The U.S. and it's coalition forces already have their handful. Not to mention that this could likely mean another cold war or direct war with Russia. Can anyone who reads this under the age of 26 say D_R_A_F_T. It's good to be wrong sometimes, but it is even better to Pay attention.

Labels: News, Question, Resourcful

posted by MILO @ 5:46 AM