Neclear War

United States
July 19, 2008 7:58pm CST
heres a question for you all to think about- since Iran is refusing to back down from making its own atom bomb, do you think that the United States would ask permission from its people to bomb them first? or do you think that just maybe Bush will nuke Iran without asking if it was okay with the americans? i only ask this because may people today still think that the U.S. government is run by the people for the people instead of what is really going on (the presidents points of views and beliefs) and if war was to break out amoung Iran, what do you think will happen? Will it be just another "fight against terrorism?" or do you think that if U.S. goes through with its threat of "cooperate or face confintation" is just a bluff?
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@TantrooM (61)
• United States
20 Jul 08
Did the government ask the people if they could use the bomb on Japan? No. Did the government ask the people if they wanted to invade Iraq? No. So in answering your question, the answer is no. Will there be a backlash if our president doesn't get Congress's permission to engage in war with Iran. Most likely. Iran is simply acting on patterns that it has noticed in US aggressions. Think of this, US claimed Iraq had WMDs to attack, Iraq had none and that's why we attacked. North Vietnam has WMDs and threatened to use them against Japan or the US a year or so ago. The US responded with diplomacy. So Iran see that it has no choice but to obtain a WMD, because otherwise we will not talk with them, we'll just engage in war as we did with Iraq. If they get one, we will talk with them like we did with N.V.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I don't agree that Iran is acting on patterns that it has noticed in the U.S., Iran is intent upon destroying Israel and has stated that many times. Israel is the most dangerous threat to them right now, not the U.S. And, by the way, Iran and the U.S. are talking after all these years. Why? Because Israel has said that they will destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and Iran knows that they can and will so now they're looking to the U.S. for help.
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
good day... Using a nuclear bomb for the purpose of anti-terrorism is getting ahead of ourselves and putting world's conflict into a whole new level. When this happens innocent people are likely to suffer first than those who are in power and those who are responsible.Sad to say, Iran acquiring a nuke bomb is viewed as immediate threat by Israel who has already nuclear bombs. So Israel can have one and Iran can't? I don't know how long this conflict would last but I do believe a nation can't dictate another nation and those who have nuclear weapons shouldn't stop others from acquiring one as well.
• United States
21 Jul 08
you are right we cant just claim this or that there has to be proof. but whos to stop them if things do get to that point? ever read the left behind series? it kind of mentions something like this and well- all i can say is i am watching.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
20 Jul 08
If Iran starts something the US will respond. Israel has not taken any action against Iran yet Iran has supported attacks against Israel Thur Hezbollah. Iran has supported Terrorist indirectly. there is no legal proof that would stand up in court, they work the same way the Russians and Eastern European countries did with terrorist during the 60 and 70's. There are ways to funnel money to the groups.
• United States
20 Jul 08
did bush ask the people if he can attack iraq? did you vote on that? cause i think that he did not.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
20 Jul 08
He asked the people through Congress and Congress approved. Remember Senator Clinton said that her private research proved to her that Iraq had WMDs. President Clinton said they had WMDs and were a danger to the US.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I think the US needs to back off from Iran and leave them alone. For one thing it has been proven that what they are making over there is nothing new and nothing that we need to be concerned about. The president has his own agenda and personal motives for wanting to bomb Iran. Besides, what business is it of ours. We have enough nuclear power to destroy the earth and they can't have any weapons? how is that right? I think the US needs to stop bullying other countries and try to make peace with the world.
@tigertang (1749)
• Singapore
20 Jul 08
It seems that the problem for Iran is typical of that of many Middle Eastern countries - lots of hot air. The Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is actually from a long line of hot air balloon artist that have made politics in that part of the world so interesting. Will the US attack Iran. Well, on paper no. The US allies in the region are tired of the American idea of "regime change," and with so many problems in Iraq, the treasury and not to mention the Pentagon would probably be against taking on Iran, which is twice the size of Iraq and the people are motivated by religion rather than a fear of a secular dictator. Furthermore, despite his 'anti-Israel' rethoric, the Iranian President is probably smart enough to know that it will take Iran quite sometime to go against Israel, which actually has the nuclear bomb (several in fact - but nobody seems terribly bothered to get them to play by the rules). If anything, Iran will probably keep the status quo and make a few "Anti-US" and "Anti-Israel" statements for domestic consumption. Then again, one should never underestimate the incompetence of the Bush Administration. What better way can there be for a President to rescue his legacy in the dying days of his Administration than by being seen to rescue Israel from it's biggest threat? I'm starting to think though that the world may be better off with an nuclear armed Iran. If the Iranians could fight back, the cowards in the Bush Administration would think twice about invading and suddenly become very eager to negotiate. Just look at North Korea. The Dear Leader does not make speeches about wiping anyone of the face of the planet - he merely tests a nuclear bomb and points them at South Korea and Japan, two countries that invest in and create jobs for the USA rather than demand Aid and loans like a country that the USA feels the need to defend in the Middle East. Needless to say, the Bush Administration is allot less interested in threatening th e Dear Leader of North Korea with the military option and far more interested in paying him off at the negotiating table - the lessons should not be lost of Tehran.
@sataness (321)
20 Jul 08
As soon as ones set off..a chain reaction will explode. There's a treaty signed that although countries may be in possession of nuclear bombs they are not allowed to be used and as soon as one if used then it's considered a danger and hence, every country has the freedom to use their own. We're not just talking about a possible fight between 2 countries.. I know this may seem cliched but it wud quite literally mean the end of the majority of the human race.
@sataness (321)
20 Jul 08
And peace is impossible...We are too conflicting and unfortunately the blood is what our leaders thrive on e.e'' I think no one should be able to own those bombs or manufacture them..but Bush is a tad hypocritical considerin he has 100 stored.
• United States
20 Jul 08
The U.S. will only attack Iran if it first attacks us or Israel. We will probably first place more economic sanctions on them. AhJihadmadman thinks he's a prophet of Allah who is supposed to start world war III to make Jesus come back and turn us all into Muslims. I pray for all the women of Iran that one day they can be free.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
20 Jul 08
No, I don't think the United States will bomb Iran because Israel has already let it be known that they intend to if Iran does not stand down. This is why Iran is now interested in talking with the U.S. and why Condoleezza Rice, our Secretary of State, is going to meet with them. They are trying to avoid an attack by Israel, and their willingness to talk with the Americans, who they hate, shows just how fearful they are. NO ONE wants this situation to get out of hand because it could lead to World War III and everyone who could potentially be involved is aware of this. If Israel bombs Iran's nuclear facilities Iran will most likely strike back. The United States will stand behind Israel, with our air craft carriers currently in the area at the ready, but will stay out of any conflict for as long as possible. If, during this unstable period, Russia or China believes that the production of oil and/or it movement through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened, they will enter into the conflict which will force the U.S. in. So, don't concern yourself with what the U.S. might do, be concerned about what Israel and Iran will do.
@Wolfechu (1193)
• United States
20 Jul 08
I think you're under a misapprehension as to how the US Government works. Last I heard, it's never been required to get a referendum or public vote to declare war on another country. Or, indeed, on any matter. Or were you aware of this and just decide to stir up some biased rhetoric about a hypothetical situation?