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Blast Away Says Israel

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

There is one approach to  life and problems which is favored by members of the Israel government- if there is a solution to a problem, find the means to make certain it is not taken. Virtually, all military experts believe an air assault on Iran to destroy its nuclear facilities cannot be 100% successful. There is also virtual consensus that thousands of missiles will be fired on Israel cities from Lebanon and even Iran. But, to Israel Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon, we can blast to pieces Iran’s nuclear facilities without  any problem. “The West has the ability to strike, but as long as Iran isn’t convinced there is a determination to follow through with it, they’ll continue with their manipulations.”

He believes Israel can take out all Iran nuclear facilities.”It is possible to strike all Iran’s facilities, and I say that out of my experience as IDF Chief of Staff.” Of course, it is  one thing to “strike” a facility and another to “destroy” a facility. American military leaders admitted they lack the  bombs to destroy nuclear facilities hidden in mountains, but to Israel that is making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Boom goes Israel, but, unfortunately, it can result in Boom On Israel!

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Iranian Miscalculations?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Tensions between the US and Iran  as well as between Israel and Iran  raise  new possibilities of a miscalculation by some party in these  conflicts. James Clapper, head of US intelligence believes we are entering a period in which there is confusion as to what any party in these disputes might wind updoing.  “Iran’s willingness to sponsor future attacks with the US or  against our interests abroad will be shaped by Teharn’s evaluation of costs.” In reality, the US does not know what Iranian leaders regard as a reasonable cost.

Patience in foreign policy is often a virtue. Unfortunately, there are Israel leaders who  are ready to rush for a judgment when prudence might be the right course of  action.

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Israel Goes Nuclear Over Iranian Nuclear

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The world is deeply concerned about Iranian efforts to develop nuclear weapons which are regarded as a threat to peace in the Middle East. However, threats by the government of Israel also pose a threat to stability and peace in the region. Israel Defense Minister  Ehud Barak made clear his government’s policy toward Iran. “We are determined to prevent Iran from going nuclear.” Recent articles from government sources argue the world exaggerates consequences of an Israel attack on Iran. However, a large segment of the Israel intelligence agency is deeply concerned about such actions.

What might happen if Israel bombs Iran:

1. Missiles will be fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon which would lead to an Israel invasion of that country.

2. There will be numerous examples of suicide bombers killing self and innocent civilians which would result in more Israel violence toward Palestinians.

3. Iraq will distance itself from this event.

4. President Bahar al-Assad will become the ally of Iran and undercut efforts to remove him from office.

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Chicken Fight With Iran

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

European nations are supporting efforts of the Obama administration to end the sale of oil from Iran unless that country agrees to curtail its atomic weapon development. A spokesperson for the Iranian government responded with threats of violence. “If any disruption happens regarding the sale of Iranian oil, the straits of Hormuz will definitely be closed.” Sounds tough, sounds daring, but does it sound realisitic?

If Iran made an effort to block use of the Hormuz waterway, several responses could occur:

1. US military ships might engage those attempts.

2.  There might be  bombing of any group involved in ending use of the straits.

3. Iran might make a symbolic effort, be forced to end it and return home claiming victory.

Frankly, we believe number three is the best scenario in terms of reality.

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Iranian Nukes Aid Israel!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Israel military planning division chief, General Amir Eshel argues that if Iran gets atomic weapons it would constrain Israel from striking at Palestinian forces in Lebanon, Gaza and would impair assaults on Hezbollah or Hamas. “If we are forced to do things in Gaza or Lebanon, under the Iranian nuclear umbrella it might be different.” He worries that a nuclear Iran is a threat to regional stability and to the survival of Israel. However, there is another way to interpret an Iranian nuclear weapon.

It would force Israel to engage in HONEST NEGOTIATIONS  with Palestinian leaders like President Abbas. It would force Israel to end their aggressive and violent occupation of the West Bank and reach a reasonable resolution of this problem. An Israel which worked with Palestinians to create a new regional economic structure stands a better chance for long term peace and prosperity than an Israel which only relies on threats, war and violence against Palestinians. It is time for Israel to grasp the need to be a leader of compromise and peace.

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Who Are The Terrorists?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The  American government is constantly warning about the existence of terrorists whose goal is death and destruction. Israel is also among those nations which emphasize that Muslims are more prone to acts of terrorism than God fearing. loving Jews and Christians. Once again, unknown assailants struck in Tehran and killed someone. Two men on motorcycles drove close to a car, they attached a magnetic bomb to it, zoomed away and were not present when the car was exploded. The man in the car was noted Iranian nuclear scientist, Mustafa Ahmed Roshanan.

Mossad? CIA? How can anyone accuse Americans or Israelis of engaging in acts of terrorism? I forgot, when our side blows up people, it is simply an act of response to their threats of terrorism. There is strong suspicion, the assailants were Iranian dissident who were trained by Mossad agents.

Thank God America does not believe in terrorism!

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US Will Sail Where It Desires!

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

American warships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz for decades and there is scant likelihood these trips will halt due to threats by the Iranian government. Iran’s commander-in-chief of its armed forces sent a warning to the American navy to cease and desist. “We recommend to the American warship that passed through the Strait of Hormuz and went to the Gulf of Oman not to return to the Persian Gulf. The Islamic  Republic of Iran will not repeat this warning.”

The Islamic Republic of Iran has several problems. New American legislation will punish any firms purchasing oil from Iran. The European Union is close to a boycott of their oil.  Sending threats may satisfy the boys who run the country, but they pose serious dangers to the people of Iran. An attack on any American vessel will result in massive bombings of Iranian military facilities.

How about jaw -jaw rather than war-war?

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General Bachmann In Charge

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

General Michele Bachmann, who has fought in many battles for the rights of the unborn has decided to employ her vast military experience in handling Iran which is engaged in developing a nuclear program. If she becomes president, Michele promised to place Patriot missiles on alert and use them in order to take out any Iranian nuclear weapons. Sounds like an interesting program. Of course:

1. Thousands of missiles from Lebanon under the control of Hezbollah would be fired at Israel  and Israel would return the fire.

2. Riots would break out all over the Muslim world, even in nations which hate Iran.

3. The Iraq government would offer aid and assistance to fellow Shiite Iran.

4. Since Israel is under attack from Lebanon it would invade that country.

5. President Bashar al-Assad, in order to gain support from his people, would offer to aid Iran.

Yes, GENERAL BACHMANN, you are almost as good as Napoleon invading Russia!

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Circus Back In Town

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The people of Iowa are blessed with being able to attend  the circus without spending a penny since Republican candidates are performing acts of valor. Newt Gingrich offered the audience a long rambling analysis of brain science. “My whole emphasis on brain science comes in directly dealing with real problems of real people.” Of course, Barack Obama, being a Muslim, deals with the problems of aliens from outer space. That is why he is so concerned about alien immigrants. Frankly, I would not wish Newt to operate on my brain even though he is an expert on brain science.

Over in the corner is Mitt Romney proclaiming that he alone knows about world affairs and issues of unreal people. He blasted Ron Paul for possessing ideas “out of the mainstream” of Republican thinking. Ron blasted Mitt and Newt and Rick and Rick and the gal from Minnesota who want to militarily intervene in Iran to prevent that nation from getting nuclear weapons. He “can’t conceive” of any military action against Iran.

Eventually, the circus will leave town leaving people none the wiser about anything that deals with real people.

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Iran Blinks?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Republican candidates for the presidency have spent the past several months blasting President Obama for coddling the Iranian government and promised if they became president they would…… ? Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has led the campaign of isolating Iran from the world economic community by imposing sanctions. Latest sanctions punish banks which provide any form of financial aid not only to Iran but to any company which trades with Iran. The impact of this has been devastating to the Iranian government’s ability to purchase goods or sell its oil.

Saees Jlili,  a spokesperson for the Iranian government announced that his government is ready to talk-and negotiate. “We formally declare an intent to return  to the full path of dialogue for cooperation.” Their economy is hurt and Iran must cooperate or face even worse consequences to its ability for function in the modern world. I await Newt Gingrich, the great authority on foreign affairs, to explain how the Obama administration efforts have proved successful.

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