How threatened by Iran do you feel?

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Just curious, because the rumour mill says they're gonna be attacked by the west and/or Israel soon.

Me? I doubt very highly that I will encounter anyone from Iran in the next couple of years if I stay here in Sudbury, much less someone that's gonna harm me.

If I make a trip to southern Ontario, I could very well run into an Iranian in a store, walking down the street or diving me home from the bar when I'm wasted, but I will not be afraid.

I therefore feel zero threat from Iran. What about you?

[GoinNowhereFast]

The west doesn't want to stomach another Iraq-like war.

[razorblade]

I feel more threat from the stupidity of the US, than I feel from Iran. Or any middle-east country "with WMDs".

[bmc]

It's all rhetoric and more rhetoric.

I'm more concerned about the outcome of the 2011 vintage in Burgundy.

[iflyforpie]

If I make a trip to southern Ontario, I could very well run into an Iranian in a store, walking down the street or diving me home from the bar when I'm wasted, but I will not be afraid.

Being from BC I have known tons of Iranians over the years and most are the smartest, nicest, and easiest going people you will meet. I have a feeling these were the people who left before or because of all the Ayatollah crap.

But for those who don't think that Iran might be attacked preemptively by Israel, here is a little stroll through historically similar circumstances....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Opera

As of last month, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran is fully operational. That combined with Iran's space efforts could fuel concern for their intentions. Do you trust all of that in the hands of this guy?

[short bus]

I may be way off base here, but isn't Imadinnerjacket actually way down the list on who actually runs the show in that country?

[Colonel Sanders]

The Iranians I have met have all been quite decent people. I might be wrong about this, but IMHO Iran is a country of mostly good people with a really bad government. This happens from time to time - remember Germany in the 1930's & 40's? A bad government doesn't mean that all the people in the country are bad - just that they need a new government. Are all Germans bad people, too? Of course not. Did they have a horrible government? Sure did.

[azimuthaviation]

Except that Iran overthrew a pro western government and installed a theocracy twice. Iranians, those with and those against the regime are for the most part a pretty conservative and religious group despite the western media trying to convince us that they are 80 million people held hostage by 11 clerics.

If the Iranians hated their lives as much as the west thinks they do I doubt their population would have TRIPLED in the 30 years since the revolution. Hardly a sign of people living in a miserable state.

[azimuthaviation]

Being from BC I have known tons of Iranians over the years and most are the smartest, nicest, and easiest going people you will meet. I have a feeling these were the people who left before or because of all the Ayatollah crap.

Based on what? Your image of what a "good" Iranian is? It may come as a surprise but not all Iranians who support the Regime or are religous fit your image of the unsmiling, wild eyed, violent, ill tempered religious fanatic. Intelligence, friendliness, and good naturedness are not characteristics that defy the religious Muslims, but rather in most cases, describes them.

[trey kule]

I'm more concerned about the outcome of the 2011 vintage in Burgundy.

Dont be..I understand that France has imported a good supply of top quality anti-freeze to insure the quality of the vintage.

Iran, and all their oil will continue to be a threat until we, in the west, are able to get that oil at 50% of world prices, and trade it for occupation costs....or maybe buy it from Isreal and let them make the profit...It is all so confusing.

[bmc]

I'm more concerned about the outcome of the 2011 vintage in Burgundy.

Dont be..I understand that France has imported a good supply of top quality anti-freeze to insure the quality of the vintage.

Although not a Burgundy grape, do you know where the shiraz grape origniated from?

Shiraz, Iran.

[Changes in Latitudes]

I'm more concerned about the outcome of the 2011 vintage in Burgundy.

Dont be..I understand that France has imported a good supply of top quality anti-freeze to insure the quality of the vintage.

Although not a Burgundy grape, do you know where the shiraz grape origniated from?

Shiraz, Iran.

We were flying over Shiraz a few weeks back and I remember saying "Let's stop for some wine", I didn't realize the association was correct...Also, I had no idea it was the cultural centre that it is claimed to be. Great air traffic controllers, I must say.

[iflyforpie]

Except that Iran overthrew a pro western government and installed a theocracy twice. Iranians, those with and those against the regime are for the most part a pretty conservative and religious group despite the western media trying to convince us that they are 80 million people held hostage by 11 clerics.

These reports seem to suggest otherwise. You can't make this stuff up.

http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Civil_unres ... es_victory
http://www.intelligencequarterly.com/20 ... %E2%80%9D/
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Continuing_ ... er_victory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Iranian_protests

If the Iranians hated their lives as much as the west thinks they do I doubt their population would have TRIPLED in the 30 years since the revolution. Hardly a sign of people living in a miserable state.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_so ... birth_rate

Being from BC I have known tons of Iranians over the years and most are the smartest, nicest, and easiest going people you will meet. I have a feeling these were the people who left before or because of all the Ayatollah crap.

Based on what? Your image of what a "good" Iranian is?

Yes, that is exactly what I said. Good reading comprehension!


Now don't give me a lecture on how you are somehow more connected to these people. Genetically, I am closer to being an Iranian than you are...

It may come as a surprise but not all Iranians who support the Regime or are religous fit your image of the unsmiling, wild eyed, violent, ill tempered religious fanatic. Intelligence, friendliness, and good naturedness are not characteristics that defy the religious Muslims, but rather in most cases, describes them.

People who support public executions and stonings based on 14th century laws should not be in control of nuclear weapons. I believe the same thing about the extreme religious right in the US as well.

[azimuthaviation]

The protests in Iran after the disputed election results (between hardliners and ultra hardliners) pale in comparasin to anti goivernment protests in the Middle East. If the Iranian people so desired, the revolution would have finished, the government has who else to rely on to keep them in power but the people? American support? Foreign aid money? Theyre surrounded by hostile elements who want them gone, this isnt like Mubarak or the Shah or the other propped up dictators. Maybe look at it objectively and you mightcome to the conclusion that the Iranian government is a reflection of the people more than you thought.

I can read just fine, and I didnt read anything that gave any reason to support your idea that your Iranian friends were anti revolutionary besides the fact that theyre overall decent people. Thats quite shocking.

So who should be in control of nuclear weapons? Remember it wasnt the muslims who used nuclear weapons but the white christian democratically elected governments. Why do you feel safer? Cause youre on the "right" side? Maybe those who are on the "wrong" side dont feel too comfortable being on the other side of a nuclear armed, unrestrained enemy who has a history of using themand not having their own. After Iraq, Afghanistan, the war on terror, cast lead, and an entire society and industry rotating around an industrial military complex trying to prop up a failing society, wouldnt you feel the same??

[Go Juice]

What would Jack Bauer do?

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Keep in mind, folks...

This thread is about how threatened you feel. Please try to keep it on topic.

If you say, "I am very threatened because..." or "I am on the fence as far as being threatened because..."- totally cool.

But there's no way I'm gonna let this thread deteriorate into "OFD Nutbar Thread" insanity. (unless the jokes and/or pics are good)

[Sasquash]

as long as the west have more nukes than Iran, no worry, no threats...

[Shiny Side Up]

Threatened by Iran? That's just what they want you to think!

Here's the real threat!

[Beefitarian]

Isn't Russia with us now? Hmmm, maybe you're onto somthing...

[Darkwing Duck]

Nay nay I say. Not the Ruskies, not the Iranians, but the Chinese. Them's the buggers we have to worry about. Capitalism my ass. Those SOBs are just stock piling the money, gold and the foreign market shares for weapons and stuff to eventually expand their borders. And when they do what dialect are you going to choose to speak, Mandarin or Cantonese?

[azimuthaviation]

And when they do what dialect are you going to choose to speak, Mandarin or Cantonese?

LOL do you read these posts? Most people here have yet to gain mastery over the English language let alone Cantonese.