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Finally, if you think I'm bullshitting about the SSNP's aims and goals, here is their endorsement of the Oct 7th attacks, a call to end the Abraham ("Ibrahim") normalization talks, reversing all agreements already made under them, a call for the PA to join in, and a call for all the Levant to be part of Syria:
Why should we be so afraid of Iran?
Let’s be honest: President Biden and the Democrats want you to be terrified of Iran. And it’s not just on the left. There are plenty of people on the right expressing the same sentiment, though maybe for slightly different reasons.
All we hear is “We don’t want war with Iran, no matter what.” Well, pardon me for asking, but why not? Why are we supposed to be so afraid of Iran?
Look, I’m not hoping for a war. But do you really think it would be all that difficult for the U.S. to defeat Iran?
If we fight the war the way we should — roll through, destroy their military as quickly as possible and chase their government into hiding or into the arms of the public they’ve oppressed, then leave — there’s no doubt we’d win.
Just as Russia is weaker than we were told, so is Iran. Recall how, when Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, we expected to see the world’s second-greatest military roll up Europe’s poorest country like it was a cheap carpet. But it turns out that Russia is so stupidly corrupt that it cannot wage war effectively. Everyone in the power structure is in on the scam, from the lowliest officers selling their military units’ fuel, rations and bullets, to the oligarchs looting the country’s public budget, to Putin himself. Russian military leaders themselves “have estimated that 20 percent to 40 percent of Russia’s military budget is stolen.” That implies a theft of as much as $34 billion per year, or more than the entire state budget of 29 U.S. states.
Iran is no different than Russia in one respect. It is judged as having a strong military based on what the intelligence community thinks the Iranians spend on it, and the fact that it fought Iraq to a stalemate four decades ago. But then, Iraq’s military was also supposedly formidable. It turned out not to be so — in fact, defeating Iraq’s military was the easiest part both times we invaded.
There is no reason to think we couldn’t neutralize Iran’s military just as easily, at least before it develops a nuclear weapon. I’m not saying we should invade, but we should be doing things that puts that fear into the back of Iranian leaders’ minds.
Ronald Reagan’s strategy of “peace through strength” worked not because of the peace part, but because of the strength part. The credible threat of severe consequences is one heck of a strong incentive to avoid bad behavior.
War is an inherently destructive activity. In principle, peace is always in everyone’s interest. But that ceases to be the case when peace requires turning a blind eye to so much aggression. Between its participation in the October 7 terrorist attacks, its nearly 200 attacks on our own bases in the time since, its attacks on Red Sea shipping and its massive aerial attack on Israel over the weekend, Iran has arguably already crossed the threshold of what we can afford to ignore.
The Biden administration seems content to protect Iran from consequences, even to the point of ridiculously denying Iranian involvement in October 7. Biden’s top priority, higher even than peace, seems to be a deal with Iran. But all of his denial is becoming unsustainable as Iran tests America’s limits.
Today, even a simple word of support for anti-regime protesters in the streets of Tehran would go a long way. We should really do more than that by actively supporting them.
Consider that Israel’s Islamic neighbors not only allowed Israel to use their airspace to defend itself from last weekend’s Iranian attack, but some of them actively participated in protecting the Holy City. That shows just how hated Iran’s regime has become in the region. It is making allies out of sworn enemies.
A strong president — one more concerned with the best interests of the country and world than his chances of winning Michigan — would by rallying opposition to Iran and squeezing its terrorist government from every conceivable angle. But we don’t have that president. Some other world leader will have to step up.
Until Iran develops a nuclear weapon, something Democrats seem desperate to make happen, it will be a paper tiger, only capable of inflicting damage through terrorist attacks by its own forces and the paramilitary groups it funds throughout the Middle East. Once Iran gets the bomb, that changes forever. So why are so many people helping the mullahs buy the time they need?
Derek Hunter is host of the Derek Hunter Podcast and a former staffer for the late Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.).
They are a religious state
US makes failed bid for Iran to allow 'symbolic strike' by Israel. An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel "a symbolic strike to save face” following Iran's retaliatory drone and missile barrage this weekend. He added that Tehran “outright rejected” the proposal, delivered by mediators, and reiterated warnings that any Israeli attack on Iranian soil would be met with a decisive and immediate response. The reply was delivered directly to the Swiss envoy in Tehran by officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and not the foreign ministry.
WTF? Is the war all just theater?
WTF? Is the war all just theater?
So, what is the next 'planned' escalation?
WTF? Is the war all just theater?
I disagree.Zionism is not a religion, it's an extremist ideology leveraged by the people who normally gravitate to government to justify the atrocities they commit. Is Israel unique is this behavior? Only in that they hide behind religion as a pretense more than most.
It's just Hebrew nationalism.
If you read the OT, the return to Israel is a major theme of the book.
If you read the OT, the return to Israel is a major theme of the book. It's also in the NT. And it's a precondition Jesus shared with Paul before the end (Romans 11). If a Jew isn't a Zionist, he's not a real Jew. It's like claiming to be a Christian who doesn't believe in the Return of Jesus.
What they have now is what they have obtained through terrorism and international politics.
Check out the history of Zionism. It is a secular/political movement that rejects Judaism, precisely why there are so many Orthodox Rabbis and Orthodox Jews, not only in Israel, but around the world, that reject the legitimacy of the secular state of Israel.
Being that they never fulfilled God's clear commands via His prophets, the Biblical land was never given to them.
God isn't a liar, so his promise to Abraham is eternal and UNconditional.
True, but Israel is a secular state, so that kinda contradicts the religious aspect of return to Israel. Maybe that's part of the reason that Hassidic Jews are often opposed to the state of Israel.
I saw an Israeli documentary once where settlers and previous landowners were introduced and asked to make their points politely. A Palestinian pulled out his great grandfather's deed for his land dating back to Ottoman times. The Jew who got his land then pulled out the Torah and pointed to where it says "God gives you and your descendants this land forever." I laughed. How do you argue with that?
You're arguing a losing battle dude with Rich. US is bad, we cause all the problems. Nah, independent nations are just US puppets. You can't have a discussion or argument with that type of person. I know Patrick has met him supposedly, but he's just an anti-American puppet
God’s promise to Abraham is considered unconditional in several aspects. The primary unconditional promise is found in Genesis 12:1-3, where God tells Abraham that He will make him into a great nation, bless him, and make his name great. God also promises to bless those who bless Abraham and curse those who curse him, and ultimately, all peoples on earth will be blessed through him.
Jeremiah (33:25-26)
Psalms (89:30-37)
The US is fucking up. Does anybody think it was a good idea to bomb Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia?
It's cost US 10s of trillions of dollars, it's created a refugee influx into Europe and the United States. Is this good? Do you approve of this?
AmericanKulak says
If you read the OT, the return to Israel is a major theme of the book.
True, but Israel is a secular state, so that kinda contradicts the religious aspect of return to Israel. Maybe that's part of the reason that Hassidic Jews are often opposed to the state of Israel.
I saw an Israeli documentary once where settlers and previous landowners were introduced and asked to make their points politely. A Palestinian pulled out his great grandfather's deed for his land dating back to Ottoman times. The Jew who got his land then pulled out the Torah and pointed to where it says "God gives you and your descendants this land forever." I laughed. How do you argue with that?
And God does forgive sin
If people have a problem with that, what they really have is a problem with God.
Here is an interesting passage from the 8th. chapter of the Gospel of John describing a discussion that Jesus had with Jewish 'believers' that claimed that Abraham was their Father: (The entire chapter really needs to be read in order to get the full gist of this)
14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
That is so unBible like. In the Bible, God NEVER forgives. Someone must pay for every sin, no exceptions. Jesus was the whipping boy because someone had to pay, as Jehovah himself does not forgive.
So what does the above prove? It proves that the 'blessing' as mentioned in Genesis 12:1-3 are not for the PHYSICAL seed of Abraham, but for the SPIRITUAL seed of Abraham which is centered upon the FAITH of both the true believers in the Old Testament and the New Testament. And, it encompasses those believers that were and are Jews AND Gentiles.
Do something about it. I avoid nothing with you. I'm doing my part in the real world and not the internet.
And what are you doing besides whining?
Get some meds chief
I see what is done to 3rd world countries, and I know it will come here. Our nation always brings it back home. You can see it with propaganda. You can't see this so you won't stop it, you won't even acknowledge it.
WookieMan says
I've answered every question.
Are you a person, an AI, or a propagandist?
richwicks says
WookieMan says
I've answered every question.
Are you a person, an AI, or a propagandist?
Actual person in small town IL. Any other brain busters?
You're losing it dude.
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