just an observation ...
according to reuters and yahoo news, the iranian stock market has dropped 27% since august 2004. you can access the article here: http://asia.news.yahoo.com/051002/3/288nx.html
hmm ... ok ... let's just think about this for a moment.
iran has been openly pursuing nuclear capabilities for some time now - despite heavy objection from israel, disapproval by the US, and downright indifference from EU nations (shocker). iran has been labeled as a member of the 'axis of evil' by president bush, and is one of the most vehemently militant enemies of the US.
things have not always been this way ... at one point in to too distant history, iran was an ally of the US. but thanks to the diplomatic genious and strategic foreign poilicies of one jimmy carter, this is definitely no longer the case. but this is another discussion for another day.
the reuters article cites the country's status with the UN as the reason for the drastic economic downturn. Iran is "on the brink of referral to the UN security council for possible sanctions after failing to convince the world its atomic ambitions are peaceful," and therefore it's investors are jittery. [if you actually believe that iran's atomic program is for power and civil development - just stick your head back in the sand and forget whatever contact with reality you have had since you accidentally pulled it out.] back to the reason for the downturn - haha. no, no, no boys and girls. iran doesnt give two shits about the UN security council. and neither do it's investors. they are simply acknowledging the inevitable.
in the near future, someone is going to bomb the hell out of iran's nuclear program. the US is too chicken to do this because it would be a eximpliary show of national independence, strenth, and assertiveness that would prove unpopular both at home and abroad. (if you have any doubts about this - see bush's recent nomination of miers to the supreme court - and that's only in regard to popularity at home!) so israel will do it. this is not to say that israel is any stronger than the US, they simply have more at stake in the issue. iran actually hates israel more the the US, and is much closer to it. therefore the US apparently thinks it has the luxury of allowing israel to assert power in its defense (and the defense of the rest of the western world).
so before too long, israli fighter jets will be screaming across the desert to iran, and the 'peaceful' nuclear program will be history. it will be interesting to hear what the US's response to this action will be.
do not get me wrong, the US has definitely been very strong in standing up for its defense in places like afghanistan and iraq, as it should have. however, it is key to note that strong opposition has been absent in the face of opponents who have strong european suppport (iran) and oil production upon which the US greatly depends (saudi arabia). i completely understand that the US cannot go bombing everyone who does not like us, or who threaten our interests. however, there does come a time where you have to draw a line and stand up for youself. the US has done this in iraq and afghanistan, and i am very proud of it. however, it is the compete absence of discourse (saudi arabia) and half-hearted policy (iran) that worries me.unfo rtunately, bush seems to have less sand than i originally thought. i of course voted for him in '04, and would do so again given the alternatives. i am dissapointed in the level of bi-partisan and international approval that bush seems to constantly seek. there does come a time at which you have to grow some balls, and be a man. bush has shown that he is capable of this, however if would love to see it on an actual day-to-day basis.
anyways - back to the point of this ramble. the 'peaceful' atomic program of iran will soon be history. it will not come as a shock, and i hope that the US will boldly stand by israel as it strikes to protect it's national interest, the US, and the western world. we have taken bold steps to protect america from exteremists whose sole existence is hatred of us, and all that for which we stand. i earnestly hope that the US will continue to protect its interests at home and abroad, and stand by its allies as they support us in our truely global war on terror.
hmm ... ok ... let's just think about this for a moment.
iran has been openly pursuing nuclear capabilities for some time now - despite heavy objection from israel, disapproval by the US, and downright indifference from EU nations (shocker). iran has been labeled as a member of the 'axis of evil' by president bush, and is one of the most vehemently militant enemies of the US.
things have not always been this way ... at one point in to too distant history, iran was an ally of the US. but thanks to the diplomatic genious and strategic foreign poilicies of one jimmy carter, this is definitely no longer the case. but this is another discussion for another day.
the reuters article cites the country's status with the UN as the reason for the drastic economic downturn. Iran is "on the brink of referral to the UN security council for possible sanctions after failing to convince the world its atomic ambitions are peaceful," and therefore it's investors are jittery. [if you actually believe that iran's atomic program is for power and civil development - just stick your head back in the sand and forget whatever contact with reality you have had since you accidentally pulled it out.] back to the reason for the downturn - haha. no, no, no boys and girls. iran doesnt give two shits about the UN security council. and neither do it's investors. they are simply acknowledging the inevitable.
in the near future, someone is going to bomb the hell out of iran's nuclear program. the US is too chicken to do this because it would be a eximpliary show of national independence, strenth, and assertiveness that would prove unpopular both at home and abroad. (if you have any doubts about this - see bush's recent nomination of miers to the supreme court - and that's only in regard to popularity at home!) so israel will do it. this is not to say that israel is any stronger than the US, they simply have more at stake in the issue. iran actually hates israel more the the US, and is much closer to it. therefore the US apparently thinks it has the luxury of allowing israel to assert power in its defense (and the defense of the rest of the western world).
so before too long, israli fighter jets will be screaming across the desert to iran, and the 'peaceful' nuclear program will be history. it will be interesting to hear what the US's response to this action will be.
do not get me wrong, the US has definitely been very strong in standing up for its defense in places like afghanistan and iraq, as it should have. however, it is key to note that strong opposition has been absent in the face of opponents who have strong european suppport (iran) and oil production upon which the US greatly depends (saudi arabia). i completely understand that the US cannot go bombing everyone who does not like us, or who threaten our interests. however, there does come a time where you have to draw a line and stand up for youself. the US has done this in iraq and afghanistan, and i am very proud of it. however, it is the compete absence of discourse (saudi arabia) and half-hearted policy (iran) that worries me.unfo rtunately, bush seems to have less sand than i originally thought. i of course voted for him in '04, and would do so again given the alternatives. i am dissapointed in the level of bi-partisan and international approval that bush seems to constantly seek. there does come a time at which you have to grow some balls, and be a man. bush has shown that he is capable of this, however if would love to see it on an actual day-to-day basis.
anyways - back to the point of this ramble. the 'peaceful' atomic program of iran will soon be history. it will not come as a shock, and i hope that the US will boldly stand by israel as it strikes to protect it's national interest, the US, and the western world. we have taken bold steps to protect america from exteremists whose sole existence is hatred of us, and all that for which we stand. i earnestly hope that the US will continue to protect its interests at home and abroad, and stand by its allies as they support us in our truely global war on terror.
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