jukel123 6,570 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Hold on to your hats lads. Trump has successfuly ordered the assassination of Iran's leading general. Can't beat a good war to drum up your ratings or to take the public's mind off an attempted impeachment. Edited January 3, 2020 by jukel123 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 f***ing Hell! Apologies if that is not the appropriate response. Not sure what to think at this point. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 6,570 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I'm thinking big trouble in the middle east. ( Oh and sky high petrol prices lol) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, jukel123 said: I'm thinking big trouble in the middle east. ( Oh and sky high petrol prices lol) Having given this a moments thought I'm not sure. It feels reminiscent of the allied cruise missile strike on the Syrian airbase. Or even when the Turks flattened those Russian fighters on the border. The Iranians are completely outgunned here and this General was essentially a representative of Iranian foreign operations, targeted on foreign/third party soil while meeting with Iraqi militia. My point is that it's bold but very calculated. Personally I expect something proportionate in response because for Iran to escalate this to actual war would be the end of them. Edited January 3, 2020 by Born Hunter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,135 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Born Hunter said: Having given this a moments thought I'm not sure. It feels reminiscent of the allied cruise missile strike on the Syrian airbase. Or even when the Turks flattened those Russian fighters on the border. The Iranians are completely outgunned here and this General was essentially a representative of Iranian foreign operations, targeted on foreign/third party soil while meeting with Iraqi militia. My point is that it's bold but very calculated. Personally I expect something proportionate in response because for Iran to escalate this to actual war would be the end of them. I was thinking same this morning. Only way this would get out of hand is if Russia decide they want a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Nope Donald has just walked into a bar , got the biggest bully in a headlock (earlier this week) and slapped him in front of all his pals to tell him to pack in. If he’d put seals into that airport , he’d be vaunted as a hero. Brilliant , absolutely brilliant 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, ryaldinhio said: I was thinking same this morning. Only way this would get out of hand is if Russia decide they want a bit. What are you not understanding that the Russians cannot or will not do f**k all their gap is too big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 The most you could expect from Russians is selling the Iranians game changing tech like carrier killer missiles and S400 air defence systems imo. But they're kinda Putin's ace in the hole so not sure he'd want to risk the yanks getting hold of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: Having given this a moments thought I'm not sure. It feels reminiscent of the allied cruise missile strike on the Syrian airbase. Or even when the Turks flattened those Russian fighters on the border. The Iranians are completely outgunned here and this General was essentially a representative of Iranian foreign operations, targeted on foreign/third party soil while meeting with Iraqi militia. My point is that it's bold but very calculated. Personally I expect something proportionate in response because for Iran to escalate this to actual war would be the end of them. What response given what happened earlier this week to the “ space centre?” How people do not like this man I do not know 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,135 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 minute ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: What are you not understanding that the Russians cannot or will not do f**k all their gap is too big I didn't say they were going to do anything, simply that is the only way this could get out of hand. News this morning was talking about WW3, as soon as I saw what it was I though load of bollox, nothing will happen. Don't you think Russia could put up a scrap if they wanted to? Putin's time is due to finish in a few years so he might fancy a dust up. Then while the scuffling is going on Korea or chinks decide to pick a side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,135 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: What response given what happened earlier this week to the “ space centre?” How people do not like this man I do not know I like the fact he cracks on, not just words for political gain. He does what he says and strikes hard to nip issues in the bud. Good on him I say. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,638 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 minute ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: What response given what happened earlier this week to the “ space centre?” How people do not like this man I do not know The Americans are operating all over the world in countries that they were not officially invited into. To me the Iranians will look for an opportunity like that to kill Americans, either directly or through proxys. Maybe have a round up of 'CIA' and execute them. There's heaps of options for vengeance without escalation. My comments have nothing to do with who I like or dislike. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, ryaldinhio said: I didn't say they were going to do anything, simply that is the only way this could get out of hand. News this morning was talking about WW3, as soon as I saw what it was I though load of bollox, nothing will happen. Don't you think Russia could put up a scrap if they wanted to? Putin's time is due to finish in a few years so he might fancy a dust up. Then while the scuffling is going on Korea or chinks decide to pick a side? No none of the above , more a wipe your mouths and move on type sketch. This was bin laden in a uniform they killed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jukel123 6,570 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't envy American citizens working in Iran at the moment. Can't see that jailed British/ Iranian woman getting out soon either. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: The Americans are operating all over the world in countries that they were not officially invited into. To me the Iranians will look for an opportunity like that to kill Americans, either directly or through proxys. Maybe have a round up of 'CIA' and execute them. There's heaps of options for vengeance without escalation. My comments have nothing to do with who I like or dislike. The likeability issue wasn’t aimed at you more at the wider media and how it perplexes me how he is painted possibly yes and agreed yes not a great time to be a private industry sector worker in the Middle East . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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