Trump says Iran made ‘big mistake’ by taking down US drone

[Shadow Wolf]

An EMP missile attack could be directed around targeted areas affecting the enemy's military programs rather than against the enermy's civilian population.

Unless they have most of everything in extremely isolated areas, thats not going to happen.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Would you push the button that kills millions of innocents?

I think its clear at least a few would, as they seem to have no idea, understanding, or comprehension of the human toll such efforts will have. Over a petty slight they want to see communities torn apart and villages destroyed, places filled with thise who want nothing to do with it. Bomb them into submission? They already want it to stop but they dont really get much of a say. A war with Iran may very well turn Iran into a nuclear power. That is not something the world needs (especially and of most concern Isreal).

 

[Spirit of Light]

They're a hostile regime. Their current administration can be easily replaced.

Why should America always go to war when they disagree with an foreign government?
America should stay out of Iran

 

[JJ50]

If Trump isn't removed pdq he will cause WW3!

 

[Subduction Zone]

Do we know where it went down?
Could the Iranians produce its wreckage?


Do you think that a military action might increase Trump's popularity? ...... help with the next election?

If so, hang on to your hat.

I don't know about the wreckage. And if it fell into the sea there would have been some drift. Watching the news on it the difference in where it was claimed to be did not appear to be very great.

And I would hope that the polling would indicate that invading Iran would not be a good thing. Trump does tend to live by the polls, even though he constantly denies them.

 

[LuisDantas]

Nobody gets killed from an EMP missile attack against Iran, and the same time, Iran's military weapons are rendered ineffective. What's there to hate about this?

You can't be serious.

 

[Revoltingest]

Never mind the risks. How would that be a benefit?

Political benefit for him....not for others.

 

[Revoltingest]

In May 2019, the Air Force had deployed at least 20 CHAMP-equipped missiles, I'm very disappointed our commander and chief has backed off from having these weapons launched against Iran.

USA: high-power microwaves missiles that destroys electronics, not buildings

Let's say they did attack that way.
And that Iran retaliated by ending shipping in the area by sinking ships.
Would that be a useful exchange?

 

[Revoltingest]

Oldbadger previously wrote:
We do this as well, you know.
...have done, anyway.

Hey, I had to add to it.
(I was on a roll.)

 

[Salvador]

Let's say they did attack that way.
And that Iran retaliated by ending shipping in the area by sinking ships.
Would that be a useful exchange?

I'm invested in the Tesla electric car manufacturer company , a naval battle between the U.S. and Iran, I believe would increase oil prices as well as the value of my investment in Tesla.

 

[LuisDantas]

Political benefit for him....not for others.

It is quite rare for me to agree with you regarding Trump.

I am glad that it happened now.

 

[Rational Agnostic]

Except, we don't really need to win. We just need to destroy their government facilities. Then simply walk away.

Yeah...and then create anarchy out of which another terror group emerges. Have you learned anything from history?

 

[Revoltingest]

It is quite rare for me to agree with you regarding Trump.

I am glad that it happened now.

That's cuz we're both discussing actual policy this time.
I just don't get into the usual bashing or praising the person.

 

[columbus]

Nobody gets killed from an EMP missile attack against Iran, and the same time, Iran's military weapons are rendered ineffective. What's there to hate about this?

You warhawks are leaving something out of your calculations, predicting an easy war.
When we and Iraq invaded Iran, Iran was a basket case. And it still went horribly wrong.
When we invaded Iraq, Iraq was a basket case. And it still went horribly wrong.

Iran, in 2019, is not a basket case. They've been under intense pressure for many years to plan defenses against the USA. They have a powerful ally in Russia, another in Syria, and a good deal of international support.

Believing that an attack will be easy and cheap is insane.
Tom

 

[Cooky]

So you'd send pilots and crews in to danger, and risk terrible reprisals, while you sit safely?

We learn yet more about you.

According to your logic, there should be no military unless every man and woman is a part of it. Who will maintain the homeland and raise the children while everyone is gone?

This point, that seems too popular, is a bad argument.

 

[Cooky]

Are you a warmonger?
I thought Catholics were peaceful folks?

Don't bring me up.

 

[columbus]

We drop bombs. That's what we do. Now they want to provoke us? I say give them what they're essentially asking for.

If they are, which it looks like, maybe they have a surprise for us?
You might think that they're nutjobs, but they aren't.
Tom

 

[Cooky]

Yeah...and then create anarchy out of which another terror group emerges. Have you learned anything from history?

I say we quarantine Iran after the bombing sessions to prevent emigration.

...No running away. Fix your house like men.

 

[Cooky]

We learned how weak the Iraqi's and Syrians are when they ran away. They're mostly cowards and giver-upers.

 

[columbus]

I say we quarantine Iran after the bombing sessions to prevent emigration.

...No running away. Fix your house like men.

You seriously believe that this is possible?

I honestly believe that what's going on here is Putin playing Trump. Putin wants Russia to be the dominant power in the middle east oil fields. He figured that Trump could easily be led into shooting America's foot off in some idiotic conflict with Iran, that's why he wanted Trump. Clinton is far more cold bloodedly calculating, helped negotiate the Iran peace deal, and probably wouldn't.
So Putin is getting closer to being the regional power.
Tom