IRAN Nukes

Arabs signal Not In My Backyard

Last weekend a summit was called by the leaders of the Gulf States to establish a common ARAB position about Iran's controversial nuclear program. Ofcourse the resulting communique was not free of the double talk usually associated with Arab speak; however, it did affirm Arab concerns about the Iranian program on grounds of both safety and security.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) comprised of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman expressed anxiety that Americans who worry about possible retaliation by the Arab States in the event of air strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, should consider.

Except for Saudi Arabia, the GCC States are located on the coastline just opposite Iran's nuclear power station on the Bushehr Peninsula which is part of the most active earthquake zone on earth; AND, Iran plans to build at least seven more such plants in the next decade. The Arabs asked Tehran about the disposal of nuclear waste and the water that is used for cooling..Iran shrugged it off. Tehran also declined to permit the GCC to visit the sites, to interview scientists and to commission appropriate safety tests.

The USA is presently involved in the endless and non-productive diplomacy track which will end like all international intitiatives..hamstrung at the UN. Perhaps, the Arab States, knowing full well the dangers that THEY face if Iran succeeds in developing Nuclear Weapons are better allies against Iran's power grab than those further away from the epicenter?

United 93:Roll it?

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Last night A&E TV aired the film about hijacked United Flight 93 that crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Much ado was made of the timing of the release...too soon, too painful, opens old wounds? All of that is soooo true, but memories are fading for Americans not directly affected by the horrible carnage we on the East Coast experienced that clear, beautiful day in September 2001.

It's time to refresh memories...time to forcefully defend ourselves against the barbarians still at large and lethal. Unite and support our President's sincere efforts to prevent more American deaths at the hands of ruthless Jihadis.

As to the film, all victims' families approved of Paul Greengrass's sensitive portrayal in real time(90min) of the 40 brave souls who stormed the cockpit and gave their lives so that others would live...Live to avenge their sacrifice.......this film is a must see for those that oppose our aggressive offensive against Al Qaeda and radical Islam. Many have come to believe that if we just leave them alone (like wasps) they won't bother us...watch this film and judge for yourself the accuracy of that naive conclusion...It's hard to watch, but film should be an important part of the dialogue...United93 is the first in 5 years...now that the ice is broken, expect to see Hollywood jump into the mix with a blockbuster about 9/ll.

Lights, camera, action...roll it!! Lest we forget.