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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone
    Maybe the engineer in me has been trained to look for patterns where there may be none. But I find these developments, as well as the continuously deteriorating situation with Russia as intrinsicly linked. I say this because whenever things 'ratchet up' with Iran, they seem to almost always 'ratchet up' with Russia.

    America's greatest fear: A nuclear armed Iran.

    Russia's greatest fear: An American missile shield which leaves them vulnerable and the traditional deadly balance of MAD removed.

    Right now, it seems as though both of these issues are coming to a head, and I suspect that it's not a coincidence.
    Nice observation Don, I think given the fact that Russia was unable to do anything about Iraq it might well be fueling increased rhetoric on thier side in anticipation of whats going to happen next.

    Luckily for Russia (sarcasm implied here) they have a new MAD component and thats thier energy stores, Russia can hurt the eastern europeans who might host the missle shield.
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    Why does the Darth Vader song come to mind when I think of Carrier Battle Groups doing excersizes off the persian gulf?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wakizashi
    Why does the Darth Vader song come to mind when I think of Carrier Battle Groups doing excersizes off the persian gulf?
    You have yet to comply with and assimilate to the "empire"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wakizashi
    Why does the Darth Vader song come to mind when I think of Carrier Battle Groups doing excersizes off the persian gulf?
    I find your lack of faith disturbing.
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    Interesting observations Don.

    I believe we'll see the climate of conflict continuing to heat up with regards to Iran. I can easily see Iran continue its course of defiance through this administration. If we are not in armed conflict with Iran directly before the election than I believe Iran will be willing to become even more defiant to test the incoming administration. At some point the new administration will have to face some tough decisions. Whether to go hawk or dove the luxury will exist of being past the election.


    As far as Russia is concerned, I'm personally keeping my eye on the Doomsday Clock.
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