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December 9, 2007 at 19:21:22

In Spite Of The Recent NIE, War With Iran May Be Inevivitable

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If that wasn’t enough to concern anyone reading this article, there’s even more, as Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans on urging the Arab nations on Saturday to help in keeping-up the pressure on Iran, and if I were in Iran, I’m sure the pressure coming in from so many sources has to have an unimaginable effect on the general populace and the actual leadership of Iran, and when so much pressure is coming in from all sides, it raises the possibility of rhetoric turning into a full-blown conflict or war:

Gates urges Gulf region to counter Iran

By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Robert Gates planned to tell Gulf countries Saturday they must work together to help the U.S. counter Iranian threats, including Tehran’s ballistic missiles and meddling in Iraq.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States still wants new sanctions.

Gates, ending a weeklong trip to the region, intended in his keynote speech at an international security conference in Manama to urge Gulf allies to cooperate more as part of a broader strategy for containing Iranian influence, according to U.S. officials traveling with Gates on Friday.

Gates’ speech was to follow Rice’s assertions Friday in Brussels, Belgium, that Washington would continue along a two-track strategy, pressing for new sanctions against Iran while holding talks to persuade Tehran to come clean about its nuclear program.

But Russia ignored her calls to punish Iran. MUCH MORE

The last words I was able to find this evening were from the CNN Wire:

Pentagon says new Iran intelligence not affecting military planning

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Pentagon says its contingency planning for potential military action against Iran has not changed, despite the latest intelligence assessment that Iran has halted its nuclear weapons program, a senior military planner said Friday.

At a Pentagon briefing, Marine Lt. Gen. John Sattler, strategic plans director for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said his office is factoring the new National Intelligence Estimate into its mission, but it has not changed the planning.

“I can state that there has been no course correction, slowdown, speed-up given to us inside the Joint Staff based on the NIE. That’s about — and I’ll just leave it right there.”

While insisting the military option always “remained on the table,” Pentagon officials have consistently downplayed the idea the United States is planning for a pre-emptive strike against Iranian nuclear facilities. –From CNN Senior Pentagon Correspondent Jamie McIntyre (Posted 4:11 p.m.) LINK

We need to remember that Seymour Hersh predicted exactly what is happening in the various articles that lend credence to this article as listed above, and if I remember correctly, it was Seymour Hersh or another investigative reporter that stated we would know when time was growing short when the United States began upgrading the B-1 Bomber base at Diego Garcia. Below is the reference to Seymour Hersh:

CNN: Seymour Hersh ‘vindicated’ by new Iran intel estimate

David Edwards and Muriel Kane

Reporter believes Cheney ‘kept his foot on the neck of’ report
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I am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today's world where we can't trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer to meld several relevant stories together, that each taken alone may not expose the entire situation, but when taken-in as a whole, tend to give the reader a better understanding of the subject. One article or story alone does not represent the "Big Picture" - but when several are effectively tied-together it often reveals a trend or broader view of the subject matter that is important to completely understand any given situation. http://justanothercoverup.com/

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I am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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William CormierI am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am absolutely outraged on how the Bush administration is defying our Congress, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights! Footnote: I write in a style that I believe is appropriate in today’s world where we can’t trust the Mainstream News Media, and rather than concentrating on one article alone, which may or may not receive the exposure and emphasis it should, I prefer...

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A Companion Article

If you haven't read it yet, this article written by Russ Wellen is excellent and lends credence that the NIE, even though it initially seemed likely to help quell the tension with Iran, or so I was hoping, was only wishful thinking. Based on the constant negative rhetoric, the Neo-cons seem to be having a temper tantrum because the NIE didn't meet their specific needs, which is to continue American aggression and the ridiculous profits of America’s war machine.

Is the Iran NIE a Trojan Horse?

William Cormier

by William Cormier (127 articles, 7 quicklinks, 17 diaries, 307 comments) on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at 9:03:44 PM

I am a retired opera singer. I was a leading soprano with the New York City Opera for ten years. I am a strong supporter of Dennis Kucinich and worked for his campaign in 2004. I believe that he is the ONLY honest man in congress. He has been working against this insane war since before it began. I am 72 years old and I have been so frustrated with the media, the Congress and the American people that they don't tell the truth.
CaronomeI am a retired opera singer. I was a leading soprano with the New York City Opera for ten years. I am a strong supporter of Dennis Kucinich and worked for his campaign in 2004. I believe that he is the ONLY honest man in congress. He has been working against this insane war since before it began. I am 72 years old and I have been so frustrated with the media, the Congress and the American people that they don't tell the truth.

NO MORE WARS!!!!!

Let Israel and Iran sit down and work their problems out. Do they have brains??? If so, they should use them. That's what civilized people should do. For after all the killing and bleeding and maiming is done, the parties have to talk. Why not talk first and avoid the bleeding? Ask Dennis Kucinich. He knows how to talk down a war.

by Caronome (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 223 comments) on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 9:55:26 PM

I think that all people must be held accountable for their actions under the law. Everyone must be treated the same under International Law, National Laws, and Local Laws, NO EXCEPTIONS! ----- Let only God enforce the laws created by God and let Humans only enforce the laws created by Humans. ----- www.CitizenAmendments.org ----- I support the Mike Gravel National Initiative for Democracy (WWW.NI4D.US) -----
Anton GrambihlerI think that all people must be held accountable for their actions under the law. Everyone must be treated the same under International Law, National Laws, and Local Laws, NO EXCEPTIONS! ----- Let only God enforce the laws created by God and let Humans only enforce the laws created by Humans. ----- www.CitizenAmendments.org ----- I support the Mike Gravel National Initiative for Democracy (WWW.NI4D.US) -----

The United States must Standup and Enforce the Law

The United States must become a Nation of Laws ENFORCED equally on all people instead of being a Nation of Hypocrites.

When the Nazis Terrorists continued to violate International Law after Land was taken from Czechoslovakia and given to them, they were forced to accept unconditional surrender. Nothing less must be accepted from Israel.

by Anton Grambihler (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 283 comments) on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 11:12:54 PM

Hater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired
John HanksHater of Nazis above all. Hobbies include activism, military model building, military history, exciting and vital conversation with retired crooks. Retired

Iran is payback to Israel and Saudi Arabia

Israel and Saudi Arabia were instrumental in carrying out 911 for the Bush regime. Iran is payback since both countries see Iran as a threat, and they need an external enemy for domestic consumption.

by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1196 comments) on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 11:29:38 PM