Countdown In Iran

2 February 2010

By Frank Semperpapa

We are watching right now an example of the failed Obama policy toward the Islamic Republic of Iran. Ahmadinejad, that country lunatic, is hinting about some major show of Iranian power coming up on the 11 of February, as a celebration of the anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
As the date approaches, and the only good thing the Obama administration has done toward Iran, additional Patriot missile systems are being deployed to the region, while the US Navy is drastically increasing its presence in the Gulf to be ready to counter any belligerent move the nutcase of Teheran may decide to make.

It is fortunate that it appears the administration is allowing those in command in the region, namely Gen. Patraeus, to actually prepare for the eventuality that Ahmadinejad would actually decide to do something stupid. And it is my hope that should he do so, hell on Earth would descend upon him.

In some sort of a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Ahmadinejad declared that on the anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran he would deliver a harsh blow against “global arrogance”. Of course the target of such blow could be easily identified with the state of Israel, which the Iranian lunatic has threatened repeatedly with destruction.
As much as my concern for Israel is very high, I also recognize that that country is not a sitting duck. I am positive that the Netanyahu government has not been sitting idle and instead has been preparing for just about every contingency coming from Teheran.
The quietness we have been exposed to from the Jewish state may be a coincidence, but I am of another opinion. With Obama in the White House and the open pro-Islam stand taken, the government in Tel Aviv must be preparing for a confrontation that will see it practically alone against its enemies. It would not be the first time, but I seriously doubt that the country will just sit back and allow the Iranian government to act with impunity.
What is more of concern to me is the presence of thousands of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, which could be in serious danger if Ahmadinejad and the theocracy in Teheran would decide to embark on a apocalyptic confrontation.
Thousands of troops could be lost before the Obama administration could react, even if inclined to do so, unless Gen. Patraeus would be able to respond without the delay inherent to an order from Washington. Is Gen. Patraeus in such a position? I pray to God he is.

So we are counting down until February 11 to see what Ahmadinejad may have up his sleeve. Personally, waiting for this Nazi like maniac is not ideal, but I also recognize that the conditions on the ground in Iran are such that a pre-emptive attack may actually be counterproductive, as it could have a reverse effect on the people’s nationalistic spirit.
It is also my opinion that if the Obama administration would have had a more supportive stance for the demonstrations following the fraudulent elections last Summer, if he would have just embraced the traditional role America has had of supporting the freedom of people across the globe, the Iranian people could have a different reaction and internal opposition to the theocracy would, in the end, save countless lives.

There is also the very likely possibility that the threat from Ahmadinejad is an empty one. The problem remain that this nutcase is one who appears to subscribe to the notion that he is the 12th Imam, that he is the arm of the prophet or something like that, and such level of insanity is what makes him and all the Islamic fanatical terrorists, a real and present danger to America.

Counting on a bluff on the part of Teheran is not in the best interest of the United States and its security. Besides the religious fanaticism that characterizes the Iranian leadership, there is also the cultural aspect, where the rhetoric must be followed by action in order to save face. So if Ahmadinejad made such a threatening declaration, I expect some action to take place, the only variable remaining being the gravity of the action.

And these are my thoughts!