Speaking to Congress today, Central Command leader Gen. James Mattis insisted sanctions are not successful against Iran, and suggested that diplomacy had been all but useless, insisting that Iran’s “history of deceit” meant they could never be trusted at any rate.
Mattis conceded that he is “paid to take a rather dim view of the Iranians,” which is putting it mildly, and sought to stop short of criticizing the administration’s current tack, saying he “basically” supports the current direction vis-a-vis Iran.
Rather he said the goal was for Iran to be “brought to its knees” and that “open” warfare was just one of a few different options that he is considering to that end, though he insisted there was a plan ready to go on attacking Iran. He did not specify what the other options were, but the US had been engaged in covert warfare against Iran for years.
Mattis went on to hype the “threat” posed by Iran’s “nuclear industry,” insisting that the nation could be the spark that sets off a disastrous region-wide conflict. Given the general’s own comments, it seems a safe bet that the US would be the ones firing the first shots in any such conflict.
Since when do generals make diplomatic decisions? He should be fired.
Imperialist, fascist, police state amerika can never be trusted !
This four star pro-consul has been shooting his mouth off for some time that is why he is being eased into early retirement next month. The emperor like most Democrats is afraid of our ribbon decked warriors so unless the general goes full rogue like McChrystal he wont be sacked straight out.
they all are bending over for israel
generals are unelected politicians, but that still doesn't make them diplomats they have severe tunnel vision
History of "deceit"? General Mattis must be speaking of the United States and thus his employer.
I really wonder about the mental health of our leaders sometimes…
always
Gen. Mattis is wrong. The only "spark" that will set off a region-wide conflict, is if the US or Israel attacks Iran. Because if they do, it'll certainly be without security council approval as China and Russia will most certainly veto any attempt at war. If Obama pulls a Bush and decides to bypass or ignore the security council, then things WILL get dangerous as Washitngton must realize they aren't dealing with the China & Russia from 2003. There are a number of scenarios that could play out if Iran is attacked, but none of them will end well for anyone.
Sanction against Iraq was placed and monitored by UN for 14 years and then us and its allied needed to invade Iraq to get their lying about Iraq WMD to be proved a lie. So the history.., as such.., although "not necessary" repeating but by telling any lies.., history as such can be repeated.., the lying prospect of the history.
Look: they are looking for Third World War…, it said and planed by the us Zionism (Paul Wolfowitz) for USA to militarize the entire Central Asia and Middle East.., that's how they can control the world economy by controlling the world source of energy…, and this general is old enough to understand what is cooking.
Get in there, Jimbo–you stupid crap.
The US military brass, and congress have created an abyss for themselves. The world body not including the West is with Iran. China, and Russia have stated openly that any attack on Iran may instigate world war 3. The American populace must rise up before it is too late. Iran is not a threat, and never has been one. What they are is a country with vast resources, independent of the monster imperialist being the US. The US lost Iraq..Iran would leave the US in tatters abroad, and deservingly so.
Another deranged man with too much power. They call him Chaos and Mad Dog Mattis and we can see why. He does not know and do not want to know what US spy agencies say about Iran's nuclear program. Ideal figure for his masters in Washington and Tel Aviv. Typical characteristics for a war criminal.
CanuckBC – I agree … but does he really have "power" or only the illusion of power ? I am serious . Personally I don't think there is any sort of true ability to attack Iran without nuclear weapons . It sound odd ; I know . But considering our track record ; I think we would have already attacked Iran if we even remotely thought we could win .
Warmonger Mattis should be hanged for crimes against humanity.Does t5his idiot realize that millions of innocent victims would be murdered? This idiot is mentally very sick
The Pentagon aims to replace MAD with a Disarming First-Strike Capability and without Nuclear Winter by the design of the warheads on Minuteman-3 and Trident-2 and by attacking missile silos only. But there´s no defense against Launch On Warning, probably by 2017 because of the missiles in Eastern Europe. They think they can get away with 1-3 % casualties in United Bluff !!!
Once upon a time the military kept out of politics. Now it is all one highly profitable business and Mattis is just attempting to 'grow the market'
"Bring them to their knees."
We are now as bankrupt of ideas and real foreign policies as our money.
Attacks, invasions and occupations have replaced all other forms of communication and are all that remain of empires in decomposition, accompanied by the "tips" distributed to those still willing to be brought "to their knees."
Cjildren now sleep to the sound of bombs instead of lullabys, brought to them by the "Voice of America."
"Bring them to their knees."
We are now as bankrupt of ideas and real foreign policies as our money.
Attacks, invasions and occupations have replaced all other forms of communication and are all that remain of empires in decomposition, accompanied by the "tips" distributed to those still willing to be brought "to their knees."
Children now sleep to the sound of bombs instead of lullabys, brought to them by the "Voice of America" – when they are not killed in their sleep.
He is just jealous Iran is not on its knees kissing zionist butt as he must have done to take that position.
KILL ANYTHING THAT MOVES "GENERAL" the US armed forces mantra.
As always when a highly placed officer advocates a policy there is the question does he speak for himself or is that the administration's policy? If in the first case his statements are not those of the administration and are even potentially embarrassing he should be given a stern talking-to or even demotion. It has happened before on Iraq and Afghanistan and as far as I can judge the Obama administration has not been very firm in these cases of apparent insubordination. In this case, however, it seems to be that his statements are in line with the policy of the Obama administration. Its freshly minted Secretary Kerry has made very similar statements. The US war on Iran is perhaps heating up because NATO allies seem to have lost heart for continued confrontations. Their nations worry more about the new recession than about Iran which is not the cause for the virtual stoppage of home construction in several NATO countries.
According to Ditz's almighty 'Reuters' link itself:
"The collapse of the Assad regime, sir, would be biggest strategic setback for Iran in 25 years," Mattis said…
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/05/us-usa-…
This is a picture of Emperor Hirohito (the notorious supreme so-called 'evil dictator' of Japan–a nation which actually attacked and bombed the US) standing side by side with President Ronald Reagan some 38 years after the Japanese surrendered when the US dropped two atomic ('nuclear') bombs on two different major Japanese cities during WWII:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a…
Since Emperor Hirohito was not only the 'Head of State' of Japan, he was also a symbol of the state itself, it was determined Emperor Hirohito was needed to lead 'Japan' in a "political transition"….which, looking back on the 'situation', seemed relatively successful.
Anyway… Japan (one of the US's closest allies today) has traditionally been a close ally of post-revolution Iran (things have changed slightly at the present time).
If Japan, one of the US's closest allies, has had good relations with Iran for the past 30 some years, why can't the US change the 'relations'–or at least attempt to change the 'relations'–with Iran now?
If Iran is the 'evil suicidal/genocidal empire' described in the lame-stream, how could any nation, much less Japan. have "good relations" with Iran? Is Japan all of a sudden some sort of "Islamic Nation" and/or "Shiite dominated' regime?
This is the new breed of American leaders -not that they were all that different in the past but at least they were more discreet. They care nothing of law, let alone justice. But hubris always blinds in the least typical ways -or ask other empires from the past. Whatever North Americans may say about their "exceptionalism", they will also pass, but let's hope that their descebd into oblivion won't be very chaotic. However given their record and all the debts they have pending, I doubt it will be very peaceful.
Gen. Mattis speaks correctly on one thing, "he is paid to take a rather dim view of the Iranians" – being as the Zionists are running America and are, by extension, his employers.
He's not paid to take a 'dim view' of anything. That could cloud his military judgement and lead to another 'failure to win' situation.
…as if the fate of such a nation as Iran depends on his and the criminal disposition of his boss, government and their allies in crime ? What an arrogant clown. General Madpiss : 'We are powerful, the influence of our money is insidious and we can bomb you back to the stone age"
Any true Iranian ; " We have a rich history and a future and certainly fate will not subject us to your disgraceful intentions and misguided actions, The greatest European commander despite his world renowned reputation after having initially fought and defeated us,was defeated by us in the end because it it here in our land, he took his last breath..Even with your modern weapons you are not capable than that ancient Macedonian and we see that you cannot win when fate intervenes to put an end to your madness", Good luck Madpiss, threats will get you everywhere and nowhere. Maybe you boys should get the draft going because your army and that of your allies are worn down from the incessant fighting these last 12 or so years. Good luck!
Endless wars for Israel, yet another violation of our rights. The gov’t constantly violates our rights.
They violate the 1st Amendment by caging protesters and banning books like "America Deceived II".
They violate the 4th and 5th Amendment by allowing TSA to grope you.
They violate the entire Constitution by starting undeclared wars.
Impeach Obama.
Last link of "America Deceived II" before it is completely banned:
http://www.amazon.com/America-Deceived-II-Possess…
Generalissimo 'preying' Mattis is "paid" to shill. Warmongering buffoon. Mattis needs to get up off his knees and man up.
If Mattis said the goal was to "bring Iran to its knees," then he surely revealed what must officially be one of Washington's most closely held secrets. Whatever we, the public, believe Washington's intent to be, the official policy has never been to destroy or colonize or subordinate Iran. Officially, US policy was to prevent Iran from building nuclear bombs. For a US official to state that the real goal is what many have suspected all along–subordination of Iran to the US-centric world system–is, if true, proof that Obama is essentially a Neo-Con empire-builder. If false, Mattis should be fired, and Obama needs to set the record straight immediately. White House silence can logically be taken as confirmation of what Mattis said.
And some wonder why some in Tehran feel that Iran needs the ability to achieve nuclear breakout…
What's unexpected about a professional mass murderer advocating more mass murder?
Thank God drama queen Mattis is leaving the military. Non-sensical Central Command is on track to have their budget cut 7% this year, 10% next year and 25% in 2015. Hagel and Obama need to fire 500 of their 1,000 useless generals and admirals, including war monger Mattis.
Another ass…le having sh..t around his face from kissing AIPAC ass…s!!!!peter czech
It sounds like this guy is auditioning for George C. Scott's role in "Dr. Strangelove."
It is all about protecting America's Zionist progeny, the evil creation they call Israel,The Zionists in AIPAC want america to foot the bill and sacrifice its citizens for Israel, wilst billions of vital American dollars are syphoned off to fund apartheid,dispossession and genocide of palestinian people, when the middle east lies in tatters and millions are dead after another zionist-corperate war, American corporations will move in a pick the 'corpse clean, of its oil and other resources we have 'seen this movie' time and time again, whilst the rich get richer from this destruction, normal american people are denied a decent medicare and social security system to look after its citizens, George w bushe's secretary of state, condomleeza rice has stated that 'America makes billions out of war", that is not the normal America of the people, but the elitist warmongering Zionist- Corporate america that gets richer from inflicting suffering on others, including its own people.
Is it only a coincidence that all these villians that supposedly hate America for its freedoms are all sitting on a shitload of oil. I am sure Venezuela is planninning some terrorist attack against us. Why is it that we have to kill all these evil people yet we let Idi Amin go. I guess I am just a dummy. We spend billions on new ways tokill people and very little on keeping them alive I voted for Monica Lewinsky on the premise that Bxxx jxxx are better than no jobs,