Would the Republicans actually seek to orchestrate a war against Iran in hopes of retaining the White House?
The idea would be that if the USA and/or Israel attacked Iran in October, it could create an environment where voters would feel more comfortable sending McCain to the Oval Office.
With one of their own currently in the White House, the Neo-Cons might be able to arrange this.
I know this is an EXTREMELY pessimistic theory, but do you think it could happen like this?
I think one of two scenarios might be possible:
1. Bush attacks Iran, then declares martial law just prior to the election, or right afterwards. He can do this easily since he revoked the Posse Comitatus Act of 1879, which now allows a U.S. President to declare martial law without the consent of Congress. He’ll be ordered to claim that changing administrations at the beginning of a new ‘war’ would not be in the best interests of national security.
2. If, on the other hand, Republicans are 100% certain that the worst economic depression in U.S. history looms (an event which I personally predict will happen in October, 2009), you’ll see a mediocre attempt on the part of the Republican party to win any November elections. Better to let Democrats win by a landslide, blame them for the depression, then come back strong in 2012 to continue the rape, pillage and plunder of the world’s OIL supplies.
There have been reports published in Israel claiming Bush intends to attack Iran before he leaves office. Just a few weeks ago, the White House adamantly denied those reports (which is a good indication that they’re true). The only way Bush can attack Iran is to stage another ‘terrorist’ attack on U.S. soil (this time in the Midwest, perhaps St. Louis or Chicago). And his handlers already know that ‘weapons of mass destruction’ won’t be a viable excuse, so they’ll have to come up with something more sinister.
With this evil administration, anything could happen – even the most extreme theories shouldn’t be discounted. -RKO- 07/09/08
YES, IT WORKED FOR BUSH’S RE-ELECTION.
~~~~~never~~~~~
It’s crazy to think that…. the answer is no. Iran has said they want to blow us up, we did nothing to instigate.
Israel is going to attack Iran
Iran has said if that happens they will attack our warships in the Persian Gulf
If they take those actions it will be an act of war and we must retaliate
Well do you think the American people who like paying $30 per gallon for gas because that is what would happen if the GOP attacked Iran & that might not go over to well with the US public.
I highly doubt that. Republicans are not as evil as people claim.
It would be for a good cause.
Well whatever works,If it has to come to dealing our enemies to defend our standard of living.Then so be it.
YES, they’re just that stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, Iran’s test firing missiles into the Persian gulf…a Republican PLOY!
You need to watch less TV. That is more of a movie plot, not reality.
In the olden days they called that paranoid ideation and they treated it.
That suggestion is positively Clintonian.
I would NOT put it past them, not at all, sad to say.
Won’t happen UNLESS Iran attacked first then all bets are off.
That would be a great strategy. But won’t happen. This should prove that the "Neo-Cons" are not war mongers as the Liberals like to call them.
Yes, they certainly could. In fact, you can count on it! There is no low that these scumsuckers wouldn’t sink to in order to remain in power…
Considering the USS Liberty was a DELIBERATE/PLANNED attack with the goal of bringing the US into the war and helping Israel against Egypt and other Arab countries (if fact we launched nuclear armed fighters to bomb Cairo while the ship was being attacked by… Israel)… it’s completely possible and the idea has been done before (more than once).
People are either clueless or completely naive if they think these false flag attacks for political purposes aren’t used more often. Try putting down those censored books and reading up on real US history.
We went into Iraq just prior to an election too. Someone remind me… what did they do to us again? Oh yeah, and let’s not forget the convenient *cough* "new"Bin Laden tapes that magically showed up just prior to the 2004 election. You know.. the one that even the mainstream media questioned on its authenticity.
Yeah.. never happens!
I’d also mention that several current and former politicians and ex-US intelligence agents have said, on record, that they believe Iran will be setup in order to start a war. It’s completely within the realm of possibility.
Whether it happens or not is another question. I guess we’ll know in a few months.
Are you just stupid or what? IF YOU WERE PAYING ATTENTION you would know that it is Iran who is forcing the world’s hand to take them to task over it. Are you one of those spineless people who are hiding under your couch shaking while the brave shoulders are out there protecting your right to ask asinine questions?
No one is forcing Iran to do what they are doing. Every action Iran takes is done to provoke a reaction from Israel and the USA.
It’s all about Americans sending 700 billion to the OPEC nations.
Put on your thinking caps for a minute.
.
1.) The price of oil starts dropping.
.
2.) Pelose has already withheld as many drilling permits as she can.
.
3.) Dodd can’t seem to get the value of the US dollar any lower and is blocking as many members to the Fed as he can.
.
4.) Iran shoots off a few test missiles the price of oil shoots back up and well covers the cost to replace them.
.
5.) I can’t find any of these people that have crossed over to the republican party as of yet.
3.
i am a democrat, but i dont think all republicans are in favor of going to war with iran, but i do think the war mongling iddiot we have in office would just love to start a war with iran. but i dont think the american people will fall for anothe lie comming from georgies boys mouth.
Yes it could. George Bushes greatest re-election tool was fear.
Mark my words, before the election this November, we are going to hear about a video from the "terrorists" claiming that there is going to be an attack in the U.S. and all of the conservatives are going to panic and vote for McSame.
no way for this to occur for we are stretched far to thin to take on anymore countries not enough manpower or equipment
Listen, the ole corrupt doughboy way of doing things has long since passed and is not coming back.
They would do exactly what you have suggested in your question, yes, they would seek to war with Iran because "they’re tough guys" and like McShame says "We must prevail and come out with our pride and honor"!!
Gosh, I hate what God hates and that is the one committing violence. (Psalms 11:5)