To take out Iran was always in the Plan.

[Penelope]

Written before the September 11 attacks, and during political debates of the War in Iraq, a section of Rebuilding America's Defenses entitled "Creating Tomorrow's Dominant Force" became the subject of considerable controversy: "Further, the process of transformation, even if it brings revolutionary change, is likely to be a long one, absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event – like a new Pearl Harbor."
Project for the New American Century - Wikipedia

The Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) was an American think tank that operated from 2009 to 2017.[1][2] According to its website, the FPI was "committed to robust support for democratic allies",[3] human rights,[4] a strong American military equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and strengthening America's global economic competitiveness. The organization was founded in 2009 and was led by Executive Christopher J. Griffin.[5] FPI was a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Foreign Policy Initiative publishes numerous bulletins, fact sheets, and analysis on a variety of foreign policy related issues.[6]

Academic scholars describe FPI as part of a "loose coalition of individuals that seeks to influence American foreign policy in ways that will benefit Israel."[7]

FPI's Board of Directors consists of former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Eric S. Edelman, Dan Senor, Editor of The Weekly Standard William Kristol and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Robert Kagan. The latter two were project directors of the neoconservative Project for the New American Century.
Foreign Policy Initiative - Wikipedia

 

[Taz]

How many dead Americans are you willing to sacrifice for this nonsense about taking out Iran?

 

[Penelope]

It is worth remembering, however, that Netanyahu has said much of this before. Almost two decades ago, in 1996, Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress where he darkly warned, “If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, this could presage catastrophic consequences, not only for my country, and not only for the Middle East, but for all mankind,” adding that, “the deadline for attaining this goal is getting extremely close.”
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In his 1995 book, “Fighting Terrorism,” Netanyahu once again asserted that Iran would have a nuclear weapon in “three to five years,” apparently forgetting about the expiration of his old deadline.

Snip and THEN:

For a considerable time thereafter, Netanyahu switched his focus to hyping the purported nuclear threat posed by another country, Iraq, about which he claimed there was “no question” that it was “advancing towards to the development of nuclear weapons.” Testifying again in front of Congress in 2002, Netanyahu claimed that Iraq’s nonexistent nuclear program was in fact so advanced that the country was now operating “centrifuges the size of washing machines.”

Benjamin Netanyahu’s Long History of Crying Wolf About Iran’s Nuclear Weapons

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where was Bibi during 1999- 2002 ??

 

[Penelope]

Four years before that Congressional speech, in 1992, then-parliamentarian Netanyahu advised the Israeli Knesset that Iran was “three to five years” away from reaching nuclear weapons capability, and that this threat had to be “uprooted by an international front headed by the U.S.”

In his 1995 book, “Fighting Terrorism,” Netanyahu once again asserted that Iran would have a nuclear weapon in “three to five years,” apparently forgetting about the expiration of his old deadline.

For a considerable time thereafter, Netanyahu switched his focus to hyping the purported nuclear threat posed by another country, Iraq, about which he claimed there was “no question” that it was “advancing towards to the development of nuclear weapons.” Testifying again in front of Congress in 2002, Netanyahu claimed that Iraq’s nonexistent nuclear program was in fact so advanced that the country was now operating “centrifuges the size of washing machines.”
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Long History of Crying Wolf About Iran’s Nuclear Weapons

 

[irosie91]

pathetic-----a group of scholars made correct predictions and tossed idea around-------and the islamo Nazi dogs have decided that ----ZION IS MAKING IT SO---------that and the AIDS epidemic and-----Bubonic plague in Europe in the 14th century------penny's catechism whore told her the justification for the Inquisition in Portugal

 

[Tehon]

Here is the strategy for confronting Iran. Produced in 2009 by the Brookings Institute, titled "Which Path to Persia", it outlines the strategies that have been implemented since its release.

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06_iran_strategy.pdf

 

[Penelope]

How many dead Americans are you willing to sacrifice for this nonsense about taking out Iran?

Me? None, if Israel wants to fight Iran let them.

 

[Taz]

How many dead Americans are you willing to sacrifice for this nonsense about taking out Iran?

Me? None, if Israel wants to fight Iran let them.

We're already in a skirmish with Iran, Trump has a bromance with Bibi to keep up.

 

[irosie91]

Here is the strategy for confronting Iran. Produced in 2009 by the Brookings Institute, it outlines the strategies that have been implemented since its release.

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06_iran_strategy.pdf

oh----them too

 

[Taz]

And no wonder Iran wants nukes, the US doesn't attack nuclear countries.

 

[irosie91]

How many dead Americans are you willing to sacrifice for this nonsense about taking out Iran?

Me? None, if Israel wants to fight Iran let them.

I am fascinated-------what does IRAN have to do with Israel----the overwhelming
majority of jews that had lived in Iran----(a community dating back at least 2500 years) HAVE LEFT (ie----Iran already genocided them out of existence)

 

[irosie91]

And no wonder Iran wants nukes, the US doesn't attack nuclear countries.

says who?

 

[toobfreak]

How many dead Americans are you willing to sacrifice for this nonsense about taking out Iran?

I guess Penilope cannot reason out as far as to wonder if all Iran has is peaceful energy production intentions (power utility-------- just how much electricity does Iran need, especially when they have unlimited power from oil, hydro, and solar?) that they deny inspectors access to the sensitive areas of their facilities while running their nation into ruin, revolt, death and starvation and risk war before budging one inch on concessions which would only affect their ability to make WEAPONS?

 

[irosie91]

more to the point--------is the education of the masses-----the nursery school jingle is-------DEATH TO AMERICA DEATH TO ISRAEL. listen to what the children say---jump a'rope.

 

[Taz]

And no wonder Iran wants nukes, the US doesn't attack nuclear countries.

says who?

Which nuclear power has the US attacked?

 

[shockedcanadian]

Well, Rand Paul is engaging in outreach and diplomacy. He's not exactly a warhawk.

I think Trump is weary of war for many reasons. It could really hurt his re-election chances unless there is a legitimate, sound reason for such action.

 

[Taz]

more to the point--------is the education of the masses-----the nursery school jingle is-------DEATH TO AMERICA DEATH TO ISRAEL. listen to what the children say---jump a'rope.

You should read what people here say about those useless, shit-eating mooselimbs!

 

[pismoe]

'iran' needs to be confronted and defeated and subdued !! ------------ just a comment .

 

[Penelope]

pathetic-----a group of scholars made correct predictions and tossed idea around-------and the islamo Nazi dogs have decided that ----ZION IS MAKING IT SO---------that and the AIDS epidemic and-----Bubonic plague in Europe in the 14th century------penny's catechism whore told her the justification for the Inquisition in Portugal

I'm only thinking about the USA , not Israel like you are.

 

[irosie91]

And no wonder Iran wants nukes, the US doesn't attack nuclear countries.

says who?

Which nuclear power has the US attacked?

there are not a whole lot of admittedly NUCLEAR POWERS----the US is giving
china a HELL OF A TIME ----be patient