Is Kent credible?

[BackAgain]

US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief — Fox News

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.

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I offer the above ^ link to ask a related question.

Do you believe Kent?

If so, why? If not, why not?

(Incidentally, I realize that many people believe that our government “lied” to us about Iraq’s possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction. But my question isn’t addressed to anything about such past issues. Instead, it focuses on this Iranian issue.)

 

[Meister]

We aren't supplied with all the intel that the government has.
I can only make a guess, and with the rhetoric from the muslims
in that region, I'll err on the side of caution.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I honestly have no idea, but I do think it's naive to believe Iran wouldn't use weapons of mass destruction if given the opportunity. They are fanatics.

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief — Fox News

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.

apple.news

I offer the above ^ link to ask a related question.

Do you believe Kent?

If so, why? If not, why not?

(Incidentally, I realize that many people believe that our government “lied” to us about Iraq’s possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction. But my question isn’t addressed to anything about such past issues. Instead, it focuses on this Iranian issue.)

The past is being repeated. To suggest you aren't addressing that in some subtle way is be in serious denial about any question posed, while demanding certain context not be included in an answer.

"US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief - Joe Kent declared 'the narrative & agenda spun by a foreign government- Israel, won the argument & forced us into this war'"

Who is Joe Kent____________?

Joe Kent on X

Why is Joe Kent to be trusted here. He has no agenda here that we can clearly see.

Video on link is "
Iran’s playbook is to talk and then fight, Lt Gen Keith Kellogg says
"Great Secretary of War?" "Putting a 'Provisional Government in there?" Calls Trump 'reasonable." This statement and others are a puff piece on the Trump administration and on Trump himself. Guy's like Kent used to be called "warmongers"

Joseph Keith Kellogg Jr. (born May 12, 1944) is an American diplomat and retired lieutenant general in the United States Army. This guy belittles death.

Joseph Keith Kellogg Jr. (born May 12, 1944) is an American diplomat and retired lieutenant general in the United States Army.[1] He previously served as the national security advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, and as the executive secretary and chief of staff of the United States National Security Council in the first Trump administration. He held the position of national security advisor on an acting basis following the resignation of Michael Flynn. Kellogg served as the United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia and later as the United States Special Envoy for Ukraine during the Second Presidency of Donald Trump.


"US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief - Joe Kent declared 'the narrative & agenda spun by a foreign government- Israel, won the argument & forced us into this war'"

Joe Kent on X

Joe Kent - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

I honestly have no idea, but I do think it's naive to believe Iran wouldn't use weapons of mass destruction if given the opportunity. They are fanatics.

Of course they are fanatics. But.
The Regime is not suicidal. Setting off Nukes unless there is a really serious existential threat would be suicide. Think of the Old Soviet Union and people's arguments of the era that resemble yours here on Iran.

And Iran did not and does not currently have Nuclear weapons. The JCPOA was a seriously good deal. How many nations worked on it and supported it versus Mr. Trump?

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

We aren't supplied with all the intel that the government has.
I can only make a guess, and with the rhetoric from the muslims
in that region, I'll err on the side of caution.

Caution?


Is that what you would suggest we believe?

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Of course they are fanatics. But.
The Regime is not suicidal.

You sure about that? Fanatics don't care about dying, especially if they think they'd be martyred as a result, hence, suicide bombers.

 

[Meister]

Caution?


Is that what you would suggest we believe?

I could care less what you believe, AH.

 

[BackAgain]

I honestly have no idea, but I do think it's naive to believe Iran wouldn't use weapons of mass destruction if given the opportunity. They are fanatics.

Agreed.

 

[Meister]

Of course they are fanatics. But.
The Regime is not suicidal. Setting off Nukes unless there is a really serious existential threat would be suicide. Think of the Old Soviet Union and people's arguments of the era that resemble yours here on Iran.

And Iran did not and does not currently have Nuclear weapons. The JCPOA was a seriously good deal. How many nations worked on it and supported it versus Mr. Trump?

Oh brother
Not suicidal? This is the regime that wants to bring on the apocalypse.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Of course they are fanatics. But.
The Regime is not suicidal. Setting off Nukes unless there is a really serious existential threat would be suicide. Think of the Old Soviet Union and people's arguments of the era that resemble yours here on Iran.

And Iran did not and does not currently have Nuclear weapons. The JCPOA was a seriously good deal. How many nations worked on it and supported it versus Mr. Trump?

USSR wanted to conquer the world, Iran wants to destroy it.

 

[Marener]

I honestly have no idea, but I do think it's naive to believe Iran wouldn't use weapons of mass destruction if given the opportunity. They are fanatics.

If Iran wanted a nuclear weapon, they’d have had one by now.

You’re making them into a caricature based on ignorance.

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

I could care less what you believe, AH.

"We believe" as in the guests, bots, and members here. Are you one of those into that Royal "we?"

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

Oh brother
Not suicidal? This is the regime that wants to bring on the apocalypse.

That is a hilarious statement, in that it is Fundamentalist Christians and some Jews who are praying for things to turn out that way.

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

USSR wanted to conquer the world, Iran wants to destroy it.

Did you ever finish Grade School, or is it that you Rod the Short Bus to school?

 

[BackAgain]

The past is being repeated.

That’s merely your baseless presupposition.

To suggest you aren't addressing that in some subtle way is be in serious denial about any question posed,

First off, you need to sue your teachers for malpractice.

Secondly, you’re wrong, anyway.

The contention that we were “lied to” about Iraqi possession of WMD’s has zero bearing on whether we were lied to about the imminence of the Iranian regime’s ability to craft nuclear weapons.

while demanding certain context not be included in an answer.

It’s not “context.” On many matters it can be true that people and governments have lied. That doesn’t tell us whether or not anybody is lying in this instance.

But you don’t grasp that fact.

I don’t address the balance of your post since it’s non-responsive about the actual topic.

 

[BackAgain]

Did you ever finish Grade School, or is it that you Rod the Short Bus to school?

Do lots of people “rod” busses in your world?

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

You sure about that? Fanatics don't care about dying, especially if they think they'd be martyred as a result, hence, suicide bombers.

I'm shocked you haven't realized that the use of Suicide Bombers is a tactic that those in charge do not participate in as doers. Of course many fanatics care about not dying. Just look at people captured who don't just confess and say "kill me."

You appear to be highly confused on very much. Almost as if you live in a world filled with memes and headlines.

 

[luiza]

Oh brother
Not suicidal? This is the regime that wants to bring on the apocalypse.

Propaganda prepared for the Gullible Sheeple .

The top IRGC are all happily working with the CIA and Mossad having been turned many many years ago .
They are very wealthy and powerful Drug Barons and everybody works for the common cause .
Naturally having the Sheeple believe that the nation is run by Religious fanatics is great .

Exactly the same structure exists in Russia and China .
Big time Happy Families
Best money earners are Wars , Drugs and Trafficking .

 

[Martin Eden Mercury]

If Iran wanted a nuclear weapon, they’d have had one by now.

You’re making them into a caricature based on ignorance.

I've noticed most members here are into caricatures.