The more I thought about the comments I posted yesterday [Iran's Treachery--What Are We Missing Here?], the more concerned I became about the whole Middle East situation.
What if a military strike is undertaken [not necessarily by the U.S.], what would the possible consequences be? At best, a retaliatory strike by Iran against that Nation. At worst, another war that would involve those Middle East nations that support Iran and benefit from Iranian aid and support of terrorist activities.
Last evening [EST] the Iranians tested several of their short- to medium-range missles. It was an obvious warning to any nation that is contemplating a knock-out punch against the Iranian nuclear sites.
I caught most of NBC's "Meet The Press" this morning. Former President Clinton was interviewed, followed by Senators Jim Webb [D] and Tom Kyl [R]. When asked by David Gregory whether a military strike should be at least be considered, all three gentlemen agreed that no option should be taken off the table. The two Senators felt that China would unlikely join the other permanent members of the UN Security Council in supporting joint and stringent sanctions against the Iranian Regime, but that other options exist--including a combination of U.S. and European sanctions that would include Russian participation.
We're certainly treading on dangerous ground here, and if that were'nt enough for the Administration, they also have to deal with the Afghanistan/Pakistan situation AND what commentators are saying are going to be some very ugly employment numbers this coming week.
Bill B.
Somers, NY
September 29, 2009
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