In a hearing that was vaguely related to the alleged DC assassination plot, a number of former officials and general war enthusiasts discussed ways to further escalate a covert war against Iran, including making the war more overt.
Retired Gen. Jack Keane condemned the international community for not already having started a war with Iran, saying the US should “go without ’em” and that the US should kill members of the Revolutionary Guard as part of the escalation.
Former CIA agent Reuel Marc Gerecht downplayed calls for additional sanctions and covert cyber attacks, saying “I don’t think you’re going to really intimidate these people, get their attention, unless you shoot somebody.”
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who was not testifying but was giving an interview with BBC Persian, insisted that the plot was proof that the Iranian military is becoming “more reckless” and that it was a great opportunity to change Iran’s behavior.
Perhaps a testimony to how confused US officials are about the whole situation, however, Secretary Clinton also conceded “we’re not quite sure who makes decisions anymore inside of Iran.”
Here we have American lunatics calling for the very thing they were howling to the moon about earlier in the month: That Iran was planning on assassinating some Saudi muckety muck. How dare they try and horn in on Uncle Sams sand box! Now as far as Kommisar Klinton goes all I can say is that I'm not sure who she's "channeling" lately. The lights are on but nobody's home.
so let me get this straight…
they have no clue who is calling the shots in iran,
but they know exactly who in iran is calling the shots (regarding the plot)???
These people are imbeciles and they are running our country everybody!!
I would have expected our leaders and spies to be a little bit better versed in propaganda and lies than this
They DO NOT CARE any more to come up with coherent lies. Why would this be a surprise? The same country that was fed up with Iraq and Afghanistan ever changing stories, was more then excited about "doing something" in Libya. Because to "do something" is honorable, when we imagine ourselves to be heros from a Hollywood movie. Then comes Libyan reality of psychopathic thugs that terrorize now all living in that God forsaken place, and we are willing to overlook our eagerness, and are ready to "move on". We are offended when China and Russia spoiled the fun, and prevented us to "do something" in Syria. Now, in spite of all the horrors that "doing something" unleashes on the unlucky country where we just "have to do something" — we are always more then willing to do it again. So it will be with Iran. Does anyone expect public opinion to be AGAINST "doing something". Our souls seem to be restless, and must keep on moving. Like a shark, we either "do something" somewhere, keep on troublemaking, or die.
Marc Gerecht could be right when he said "you can't intimidate these people without shoot somebody".But if he serious wants to intimidate no act is more alarming than killing yourself.Then people will become to think about how real is the Iranian threat if it causes such pressure.And what is good in killing yourself is that if you was wrong in your assail you don't damage others people
is this not how dictators behave? by killing people who dont agree with them, threaten them politically and dont bow to their will?
Are we the worlds Qaddafi? the worlds Saddam?
Perhaps "the world would be better off without" us this time….
The REAL question is, "Who is calling the shots in our Government?" Hint: first three letters are A,I,P,.,.
So they scheduled a hearing on what to do about a nation that nobody knows anything about – except that certain pro-war elites want to destroy them because they don't like Israel. Sounds like a very positive use of taxpayer dollars during a reccession to me…
Secretary Clinton also conceded “we’re not quite sure who makes decisions anymore inside of Iran.”'
But we will start killing until we get the right one. I found it interest that they did not even mention if it was congress or senate holding the meeting. With a 9 percent approval for congress they are starting to understand that maybe it is time to run for the people who keep calling for killing people. I guess they understand that it is just as easy to start killing the war mongers as the Iranian old guard. The bunch of useless advisors for starting wars for the last 30 years are the problem. Maybe it is time to just get rid of them and that is not a threat to kill them as much as just stop the publication of the zionist pushed program of attacking Iran. If Israel wants to do something about Iran they have a 100 billion USA military equipment and they can do some bleeding for a change. Attack all you want bibi. I would love to see you and your fat belly landing on the beaches of Iran waving the IDF to follow you. Bibi you might just like the chance to feel a rfile for the first time in your life. That all the useless settlers with you.
The "CONGRESS" of The United States of America is comprised of two houses. The SENATE and The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Together they form the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH of our government. The Judicial Branch and the Executive Branch form the other two of the three Co-Equal Branches of our GOVERNMENT which is designed with checks and balances in mind. Israel, while having influence on our lawmakers, is not a BRANCH of our Constitutional Republican form of Government. Weare not an actual Democracy.
There ya go! And, please, please, don't forget Syria. And go in all the way into Pakistan too. The more countries you attack and invade, the faster your imperialist ass will fall.
We are trying to get out of contained warfare as we know it today. We as The United States of America through our elected officials are now in a sustained warfare state without the permission of the Voters or other citizens/visitors/legal immigrants. Voting is not the only way to have a say in America. Our elected officials from ALL PARTIES are corrupt and until we revolt against that we as a people will continue to suffer. We need NEW BLOOD IN ALL PARTIES elected.
Iran would teach the Amerikan war mongers a very brutal lesson. Iran is not Iraq, or Afghanistan which have rebuffed the Amerikan military, and successfully I might add. Both the US, and Israel "think" that attacking "sure things" that a victory with abound…not so. Iran would also have the assistance of Russia, and China since Iran is their red line in the sand. Too bad that Amerikan exceptionalism, and divine idiocy is what is killing Amerika from the inside out…
The American government not only the most tryanicle in the world along with the coward government in Israel that loves to see other bleed for there causes baised on lies but they are as stupid as can be.Israel could not fight without America in Iran or there tiny stolen country would be no lopnger without nucular weapons.If America attacks another country that has done absolutly nothing will show that Aipac still is the real pewople how run America and do anything they want no matter what the government or the people want or think.That would destroy Americas economy and make Iraq and Afganistan small in comparison.It could easly cause WW3 if Iran or Pakistan are attacked.If this happens Americans will be fighting a civil war at the same time they possably fight the biggest war in history.If Iran is attacked it would be an illegal war most likely causing Russia,China,North Korea,Iran,Pakistan,Afganistan Iraq,Yemen,Syria and many others.
Americans million have died for the laws the government no longer follows spiting on all who died to protect it.Thats a shame my country Canada need to return to the peace keepers we were untill the government involved us ito illegal wars after the 9/11 fauls flage.Are government is not corrupt but there are many high up that I'm sure are.NO CANADIAN WANTS A NORTH AMERICAN UNION.Well I have learned the Canadian priminister Harper sighned that agreement behide all people and many people in are governments back.He better hope he never did that to the Canadians because you will not last long as president not till the end of your turn thats forsure.
Rest assure that we Iranians are not worried about threats of war by the usual coward Americans and the usual feral Israelis.
We have been hearing these bunch beating their skinny chests and foaming from the mouth.
We can take care of ourselves.
What the innocent Americans can do, though there are not many, is stay away from mega churches, synagogues, stadiums, concert halls, theaters and universities (for many years to come), if there is an all out attack on Iran. Remember, a machine gun or a flame thrower inside a packed room IS a weapon of mass destruction.
Roadside bombs will become a way of life in the US, Israel and UK.
Blowing up people who have nothing to do with out of control politicians will in no way garner sympathy for Iranians. It will only play into the lunatics hands and you'll have only yourself to blame. Now should some ship be sent to the bottom or a war plane blown out of the sky as it attempts to attack Iran is a completely different matter. That's called self defense.
You are a pretty obvious troll, AI. Your attempts to get Antiwar.com readers to fear Iran will not work.
Dear Iranian,
Is this what constitutes justice in your mind? the killing of innocent people? Do two brutal wrongs make a right? I dont believe the Iranian people are such cowards to be driven by pathetic revenge against innocent people. Violence only breeds more violence, not justice…. If anything, this kind of behavior would only make you sink down to the standard of the Israelis and the US government. Is that what you really want for yourself.
I hope that there is no attack on Iran. There is no doubt that the US would be 100% at fault if such an injustice is perpetrated against the Iranian nation. Of course Iran has a right to defend itself, and I would expect it to. But i would expect a civilization as old and cultured as Iran to tackle such an injustice with more more thought and wisdom than like a bunch of mindless wahabbi arabs
Iranian;It aint US,it's our masters of disaster that control US.Give US some time,the edifice is slowly crumbling around the true bigots,as their lies and perfidy are exposed daily.And yes,don't blow up the dupes,as it will backfire.
I think we're going to need a new Pearl Harbor/9/11.
Perhaps a testimony to how confused US officials are about the whole situation, however, Secretary Clinton also conceded “we’re not quite sure who makes decisions anymore inside of Iran.”
Given Iran is the one country in the region to emerge at a distinct advantage from the United States toppling of Sadam Hussein, Hillary might do well to plead for Iranian foreign office internships for herself and her fellow "confused US officials."
Of course, it just might be the Iranians are able to make sound and successful decisions regarding their own foreign policy in an environment free of the corrosive influence of foreign lobbies.
I don't like seening people die expesially innocent people but how else can any country send a meesage and forse anothers people to help for there own safety when America spends more than the entire wourld every year on the vmilitery industrial complex.They go and bomb killing millions mostly civilian in Iraq Afganistan and others.They will defend themself and do to the attacking countrys what is being done to them.If we don't want that and most likely WW3 we all need to speak and protest like never before.Irans president is not perfect but much better than opther countyrs leaders withch is many but America and Israel seem to be the worst.Israel has nukes and has broken more UN laws then Chins and North Korea put togeather.
Clinton would make a good president but not in America. Her heart is in helping other countries and not ours. Enough of these idiotic senseless wars!
Oh goody goody! More wars and more killing people. Service, honor and the bible. I am so thrilled by our leaders and their heroic warrior poses.What fun it is to be a loyal supporter of our brave neocons.