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While the papers here chatter away about the Republican scandals and the mess that is Iraq, the Administration is moving its naval assets into the Persian Gulf. The USS Eisenhower carrier group is steaming into the area on the eve of the election. If you Google "Iran war plans" or "aircraft carrier Persian Gulf" you see an interesting array of alt-news sites, but you don't see mainstream American publications reporting this news.
Seymour Hersh has been reporting for about a year on Administration plans to take the war to Iran, as they feel that they're limited by confining their fight to Iraq.
If the Bush Administration perceives that the November election is lost, why would they not launch hostilities before the election in hopes of a swell of "patriotism"?? Rather than chastening these guys, the threat of a big election loss might embolden them.
So, is war with Iran the "October Surprise?" What do you think?
More reading: HNN: Moves toward War with Iran: Part 2
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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I can't help but believe that, not only has this Administration driven the car over the cliff, but that they continue to accelerate.
Starting up with Iran would be sheer folly. We have no money for such a war and about the same amount of troops.
The Persian Gulf is a pretty regular stop for the U.S. Navy. Could this just be business as usual?
I don't think this administration would have the guts to pull off this October surprise. An attack on another country? I really doubt it. But, I'm a notoriously poor clairvoyant.
This President is dumb, but is he insane?
In a word, yes. I think maybe he is.
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