"There is an axis of terror that begins in Iran..."

[laura888]

from today's Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47835-2003Oct5.html

<snip>

"Today's operation . . . was intended to send a message that no one can strike Israel with impunity," said Dore Gold, a senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. "There is an axis of terror that begins in Iran, and it reaches the Gaza Strip, and its main crossroads is in Syria."

</snip>

This statement bothers me on many levels:
1) the repetition of the word "axis" - as used previously by Bush.
2) The use of the word "terror" - it seems any violence not sanctioned by the U.S. is called "terror" - but any violence done by the U.S. or Israel is not called this.
3) The statement indicates that it is very likely that the entire middle east is going to be swept up in this "war on terror." Is America ready for this?

[loudnclear]

1. More troublesome than anything is the fact that Israel call the shots for

this administration. Bush has been 'dissed' by Sharon at least three times publicly. Israeli money, deceit, and unbridled anti-Semitism (the real kind) goes largely uncheked because the EU Jews who claim Israel and the rest of the ME as their 'promised' land have dispersed themselves among the most powerful and influential systems in every major western country and largely control their governments with their money and blackmail. They are the real 'anti-Semites,' disparaging every Arab in anyway that they can using language and terms that others would be villified for using if they were said about a Jew. Unless and until the rest of the world and the really decent, freedom loving, human-loving people throughout the world, especially in the US, (and this includes the Jews among us who dissent from current Israeli policies)rise up and take back their governments we are facing a lifetime of terror.

[even]

2. No.

Bush has destroyed the US ARMY. It is over extended. Our blowhard "ally" is on its own.

[emad]

3. I am mindful of the fact that Ariel Sharon knows that he will be

indicted for war crimes as soon as he is out of office, for the Chatilla and Sabra massacres in the 80s, for which he is responsible.

The only thing that can save him is natural/unnatural death while in office.

[Fozzledick]

15. Christians killing Muslims in revenge for killing Christians

So of course you blame the Jews!:silly:

[Flying_Pig]

4. Israel is a co-conspiritor in U.S./PNAC plan for world war and

domination. That much is clear.

:grr:

[theemu]

6. GRRRRRRR

I find posts like this funny. Sorry, but as much as I think the PNAC group is a bunch of turds, I can't buy the whole conspiracy theory.

[Flying_Pig]

10. It's not funny in the least.

Go here to learn more: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=124&topic_id=18525

Further evidence of the extensive ties between PNAC and Israel can easily be found with a quick "Google", and/or, searching the archives right here at DU. The ties are extensive, and undeniable, as is the fact that PNAC's fascist neocons are running the current U.S. government.

So what's so funny about that???

[Fozzledick]

14. Funny, you claim "evidence"

but the rant you link to was locked for lack of a link - just your own opinionated raving (which BTW shows a total misunderstanding of PNAC's motives and goals).

[Fozzledick]

17. But they're all controlled by the Lizard-men from Sirius!

And don't forget the Likud Deros from inside the hollow Earth!

[edzontar]

5. Another attempt by Sharon to exploit 9/11.

I have a suggestion:

END THE OCCUPATION and abandon the ILLEGAL SETTLEMENTS.

NOW.

[Fozzledick]

12. They already tried that

Arafat responded with renewed terrorism and assurances to his supporters that he would settle for nothing less than the destruction of Israel. Why do you support him?:crazy:

(edit for typo)

[Padraig18]

7. Ugh!

If I hear this whole "The Jews/Tri-Lateral Commission/fill in the blank control the banks and media" CRAP again, I am going to SCREAM! Proof, please, and not the usual :tinfoilhat: variety. :eyes:

[el_gato]

8. start screaming

maybe it'll help you pull your head out of the sand

[Padraig18]

13. May I bring a burning cross and some kerosene?

Or will my white robe and hood be sufficient? :eyes:

[el_gato]

18. nonsensical comment

if you wear white robes and hoods you have a problem

but hey it's your business, and I don't care what you do

[Padraig18]

20. It made as much sense as...

... your non-response.

[Padraig18]

16. Once again

*Proof*/*Evidence*? So far, all I see is some intellectually-decrepit ranting. Again, proof? :eyes:

[Cat Atomic]

9. I' just like to point out that

that if a series of lines were drawn from different points in Iran to different points in the Gaza Strip, their main crossroads would lay in Iraq, not Syria. :P

[Minstrel Boy]

11. Sharon is getting impatient for the imperium.

Remember before the war, John Bolton assured him that Syria and Iran would be dealt with. They hadn't counted on getting bogged down in Iraq.

Sharon's goading Bush - perhaps even trying to precipitate a broader conflict - in order to make the US keep its part of the bargain. And for Sharon, it's quite a bargain.

[HFishbine]

19. Mods, please move

as per stated policy:

"Any topic with I/P content is sent to F/A regardless of which forum it is posted in. So if a topic is started in GD re I/P, it is moved to the F/A forum."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=120&topic_id=5045

[laura888]

21. no - this involves the entire middle east

The statement in question was about Iran.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

22. yeah and it began in 1953 when the CIA over threw democratically elected

Moggedesh and placed the evil Resi(ms) Shah on the Peacock Throne
with a bloody coup :( americans should blush with shame...sept. 11th 1953?..i certainly do

this issue is the root of all of it>>>Britian...everyone needs to read "All The Shahs men" by Kisner; Wiley Publishers 2003