US Fleet being sent to Straights of Hormuz;
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=LIN20060928&articleId=3355

Strait of Hormuz. There's just one.

""I think the plan's been picked: bomb the nuclear sites in Iran," says Gardiner. "It's a terrible idea, it's against US law and it's against international law, but I think they've decided to do it." Gardiner says that while the United States has the capability to hit those sites with its cruise missiles, "the Iranians have many more options than we do: They can activate Hezbollah; they can organize riots all over the Islamic world, including Pakistan, which could bring down the Musharraf government, putting nuclear weapons into terrorist hands; they can encourage the Shia militias in Iraq to attack US troops; they can blow up oil pipelines and shut the Persian Gulf." Most of the major oil-producing states in the Middle East have substantial Shiite populations, which has long been a concern of their own Sunni leaders and of Washington policy-makers, given the sometimes close connection of Shiite populations to Iran's religious rulers."

oh hell, time to buy my duct tape and plastic sheeting.

About damned time.

About damned time.
When are you joining up?

When are you joining up?

You shouldn't post pictures of your mama on the internet, she might attract stalkers..................maybe not. :wink:

You shouldn't post pictures of your mama on the internet, she might attract stalkers..................maybe not. :wink:

Calling you out Snake...if you want war so bad why aren't you over there fighting....chicken? Bok! Bok!

Calling you out Snake...if you want war so bad why aren't you over there fighting....chicken? Bok! Bok!

I think you need to cut back on the mojitos.

I think you need to cut back on the mojitos.

I think you need to enlist....the Army needs a few good men like you. Bok! Bok!

I think you need to enlist....the Army needs a few good men like you. Bok! Bok!


Snake is too old I am pretty sure.

LOL. Snake's getting owned again.

I think you need to enlist....the Army needs a few good men like you. Bok! Bok!

I don't think I would be all that effective, now you just might be a better fit, are you still within the draft age boundaries?

I don't think I would be all that effective, now you just might be a better fit, are you still within the draft age boundaries?

I don't think so, but they keep raising them so I'm guessing you'll be OK...you can always just go over as a merc if you're too old. The Army needs some cannon fodder.

I don't think so, but they keep raising them so I'm guessing you'll be OK...you can always just go over as a merc if you're too old. The Army needs some cannon fodder.

Well I'll tell ya what, when they get to our age brackets, lets enlist together on the buddy plan. When we charge, the bastids will die laughing, whada ya say?

OK...you can always just go over as a merc if you're too old.

Actually, good point. Snake has expertise in the oil industry, so he could help them rebuild and become self sufficient. And make good money to boot! How about it Snake, why not help achieve victory in Iraq?

Actually, good point. Snake has expertise in the oil industry, so he could help them rebuild and become self sufficient. And make good money to boot! How about it Snake, why not help achieve victory in Iraq?


Maybe RBR could let him have his very own little blog here in PO. ...only what should we call it?

nmnmnmn... Snake winning hearts and minds. hnm... ha ha ha nmnmnm....

If we attack Iran under the current circumstances, I'll use it as an excuse to move to beautiful British Columbia where I dream of starting a wood business (a family tradition) to feed my family, backcountry skiing, mteering and cycling addictions.

Maybe RBR could let him have his very own little blog here in PO. ...only what should we call it?

nmnmnmn... Snake winning hearts and minds. hnm... ha ha ha nmnmnm....

Maybe RBR could fund a diplomatic group of you guys to go over there and reason with those guys. If you save the day, those of us with a more war like stance won't have to get involved. If we are putting our money where our mouths are, you first?

If we attack Iran under the current circumstances, I'll use it as an excuse to move to beautiful British Columbia where I dream of starting a wood business (a family tradition) to feed my family, backcountry skiing, mteering and cycling addictions.

20 years ago I might have gone with you but I can't stand the cold and I'm not all that fond of bears these days. I'll just wish you well on your venture and sit here amid the smoke and ashes. :)

Maybe RBR could fund a diplomatic group of you guys to go over there and reason with those guys. If you save the day, those of us with a more war like stance won't have to get involved. If we are putting our money where our mouths are, you first?


Uhmmm... let's get the sequence correct. That was you who chimed in as the Siss-Boom-Bah-Shock-N-Ya-Awl Chicken-Hawk cheer leading squad at post/reply #4.

-- I'm not a U.S. citizen so I'm not allowed to act as an agent or representative of the U.S. Federal Government. Seeing as this is your country why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

Uhmmm... let's get the sequence correct. That was you who chimed in as the Siss-Boom-Bah-Shock-N-Ya-Awl Chicken-Hawk cheer leading squad at post/reply #4.

-- I'm not a U.S. citizen so I'm not allowed to act as an agent or representative of the U.S. Federal Government. Seeing as this is your country why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

If you aren't a citizen, all you have to do is duck and cover. Good luck.

20 years ago I might have gone with you but I can't stand the cold and I'm not all that fond of bears these days. I'll just wish you well on your venture and sit here amid the smoke and ashes. :)

If you can keep your location near the water, its surprisingly moderate climate. Have to take it well North and inland to get the brutal winters. I'd keep it near the water myself so I could still ride a long season and still have the mt ranges within a few hrs driving.

http://www.leelau.net/2006/fissile120306/fissile120306.htm
If you had this playground, you still couldn't deal with the cold? This is an acquaintence of mine that works/lives in Vancouver and often takes these type backcountry weekend trips. I've joined his little clique of guys (and his wife) for a few of them.

If you aren't a citizen, all you have to do is duck and cover. Good luck.

...and pay taxes.

...and pay taxes.

Absolutely, we need the money for the war.

I don't think I would be all that effective, now you just might be a better fit, are you still within the draft age boundaries?

Now if a woman in her 50's is fit to get KIA, why aren't you? You presumably ride a bike on a regular basis, so you are in good shape. Why not sign up? It's not about age, right?

Absolutely, we need the money for the war.


Don't blow that wad all at once...:rolleyes:

Now if a woman in her 50's is fit to get KIA, why aren't you? You presumably ride a bike on a regular basis, so you are in good shape. Why not sign up? It's not about age, right?

Rogger, this line is getting a bit worn out, why don't you find something more original?

Rogger, this line is getting a bit worn out, why don't you find something more original?
Iraq and Iran are waiting Snake...I'm sure if you're hard up for cash we could pass the hat and get you a one way ticket over there. Do you have "other priorities" or something? Bok!@ Bok!

I think you are all misled, Iran is a sideshow, like Spain and Abyssinia in the 1930s.
The real threat is from China. Iran will be lucky to build a useable atomic bomb in the next few years. N. Korea may already have a couple, but atomic bombs are fairly puny, a bunker-buster bomb is almost as powerfull.
China has thermonuclear weapons, an increasing arms industry, will soon have as many aircraft carriers as the US and a massive set of bunkers and fall-out shelters and the ability to attack the US with ballistic missiles.
What are they building up their forces for ?

What's with all the agism around here lately... 50 year olds, 70 year olds, 13,14,15, 16 and according to Drudge, 18 year olds. :)

I think you are all misled, Iran is a sideshow, like Spain and Abyssinia in the 1930s.
The real threat is from China. Iran will be lucky to build a useable atomic bomb in the next few years. N. Korea may already have a couple, but atomic bombs are fairly puny, a bunker-buster bomb is almost as powerfull.
China has thermonuclear weapons, an increasing arms industry, will soon have as many aircraft carriers as the US and a massive set of bunkers and fall-out shelters and the ability to attack the US with ballistic missiles.
What are they building up their forces for ?

I'm always worried about Greenland...I think they're up to something.

I'm always worried about Greenland...I think they're up to something.


Yeah they've got a lot of very suspicious melting going on over there. ...or is that Iceland?

-- No matter, we'll just do two for one.

Iran.
And Iran.
Iran so far away.
I just ran.
Iran all night and day.
I couldn't get away.

And Iran.
Iran so far away.
I just ran.
Iran all night and day.
I couldn't get away.

Dude, you're old... :)

If you can keep your location near the water, its surprisingly moderate climate. Have to take it well North and inland to get the brutal winters. I'd keep it near the water myself so I could still ride a long season and still have the mt ranges within a few hrs driving.

http://www.leelau.net/2006/fissile120306/fissile120306.htm
If you had this playground, you still couldn't deal with the cold? This is an acquaintence of mine that works/lives in Vancouver and often takes these type backcountry weekend trips. I've joined his little clique of guys (and his wife) for a few of them.

When I was a young man my dream was a backwoods fishing trip to a secluded lake in Canada. I still would enjoy that if it was summer and the mosquitos wouldn't bleed me dry. I think I'll pass on the ski slopes though. That is beautiful country though.

When I was a young man my dream was a backwoods fishing trip to a secluded lake in Canada. I still would enjoy that if it was summer and the mosquitos wouldn't bleed me dry. I think I'll pass on the ski slopes though. That is beautiful country though.

Young man? How old are you anyway? Like 100? If you hurry you might be able to catch a plane to Iran yet today. Get there before the action starts even.

I think you are all misled, Iran is a sideshow, like Spain and Abyssinia in the 1930s.
The real threat is from China. Iran will be lucky to build a useable atomic bomb in the next few years. N. Korea may already have a couple, but atomic bombs are fairly puny, a bunker-buster bomb is almost as powerfull.
China has thermonuclear weapons, an increasing arms industry, will soon have as many aircraft carriers as the US and a massive set of bunkers and fall-out shelters and the ability to attack the US with ballistic missiles.
What are they building up their forces for ?
So why the heck is this asshat administration so concerned about Iran then? Are they trying to wag the dog to take America's minds off of their failed policies? Or are they just trying to take over the entire ME?