[b said:
Quote[/b] ]It goes beyond the Iran-Contra Scandal.Did you know about the now-admitted covert operation of the CIA called Operation Ajax in the 50's that destroyed the democracy of Iran to restore a politically friendly dictator? The US and Britain helped organize protests to overthrow the unfriendly president and return the Shah who previously ruled the country to Iran. Iran's fledgling attempts at democracy quickly descended into dictatorship, as the Shah dismantled the constitutional limitations on his office and began to rule as an absolute monarch.
Thanks for this post, I don't believe I've heard of this before. I'm still a'learnin'!
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]EST Someone on this board was saying his father just designed a nuclear reactor that used something other than the currect technology that would use up the rods completely. It was a different type of reactor for generating electricity. I don't remember who said it. That was the type of reactor I was saying build for them. One that doesn't have the control rods left after the reaction is spent.
Yup, I know. I was the one who asked about it.
However, I make it a point to not rely on theoretical technologies as solutions for current problems. Sure such a reactor MAY be viable in this case n years from this point, but even then, do you really want an experimental reactor built somewhere that seems so shaky? There's
reasons that accidents like Chernobyl happen.
If I were just to rely on theoretics, I'd be kickin' back because I know that fusion power is coming. lol I see what you're saying, but the point is that a) it's theoretical, so not a real good solution, and b) for the same reason that other solutions don't work, this one would probably be denied by Iran as well.
Was a nice idea, though.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]I agree nuclear weapons are the worst invention humans ever came up with, next to agriculture.
Yeah, that DARN agriculture! I hate fruits, vegetables, and society!
out: Translation: While you may disagree with modern agricultural practices (eg Green Revolution practices,) saying that you're mad at agriculture is saying that you're made at one of the greatest forces that has shaped man's history.
As for nuclear weapons: I'll bide my time. I thoroughly believe that nuclear weapons may one day be the force that makes sure everybody stays in line.
When every national entity has nuclear weapons, people are going to be a bit more reserved, a bit more hesitant to get in to conflict. And if a nation uses atomics against unother in an unprovoked act, what could the other nations due but retaliate against that nation?
Ok, no need to tear it apart, I know it's not viable for out current age... But maybe in the future. Nothing wrong with a little enforced peace.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]We have a bad enough relationship with the Arab world due to our support of Isreal, we need to talk with them and reach some understanding, unless you believe we should continue our presidents "cursade" against the Arabs/Muslims which ever group it is that he seems to hate. It as simple as this dialog can lead to understanding for both sides, understanding often times leads to conflict resoultion that is fair for both sides with out tons of bombs being droped everywhere. Basically its like we are having a shouting match between the two leaders in a crowded room so no one is getting a good understanding of the other so problems arise. We need to meet in the middle and discuss the problem.
I agree with ya. Things need to be done to make ties instead of burn bridges. However, as far as I know, Iranians are generally not on good terms with the Arabs. I've got an Iranian friend, and every time he comes back from a visit to Iran I hear about the animosities that Iranians generally hold for the Arabs.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]Why should we appease and make deals with terrorists?
If you're going to sell weapons to them, you can at least talk to them. It's not like Iran wasn't considered a terrorist-supporting state when the US sold arms to them. What harm can having talks do? Nobody's saying that either country has to make concessions, but merely opening diplomatic relations can put you on moral highground in the event that something goes sower. At least you can say "well, we tried."
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]Is that the afro dude?
God I miss him...
"happy trees..we'll just put a few happy little trees right there"
Yup, that's Bob Ross. You can see many of his show's episodes on Youtube.
Bob Ross always made me so happy. He appreciated life and everything around him so much. Real relaxed, awesome guy. I could write a whole topic about him- so I wont put it here where people are expecting to read things about the Mid East and nuclear armaments.
"Now isn't that just a beautiful explosion? How about we make him a happy little friend out in this village..." (better?)
As for the bit about the Coalition forces and butt-kicking, etc, etc, I can say only this:
Nobody ever thought the US could lose Vietnam, either. Not that I'm drawing a 4,792 parallel between this war and the war in Vietnam. lol
A military's greatest weakness can be its strength. "How many martyrs can we make today?" Just a thought.