What happens if Iran succeeds in developing a nuclear bomb?

[kimbercuddles]

After listening to the news, it has just been reported that Iran now has enough facilities and technology to begin creating a nuclear weapon. I wouldn't clarify myself as paranoid, but I believe that Iran is not all that concerned about nuclear energy...they have plenty of oil and the fact that they call us the 'Great Satan' doesn't make me feel any more secure.

What would happen if they were able to create a nuclear weapon? What would the U.S. do if they threatened us? What would happen if they formed an alliance with North Korea and possibly Russia? What are your thoughts?

[Curious George]

Iran is not smart enough to make a true nuclear bomb they can’t even refine there own gas . what they might be able to do is make some sort of dirty bomb radioactive mtl with conventional bomb or drop nuclear material from a plain or something . We are the Great
Satin to all those waco radical Muslim’s , Because we stand for FREEDOM equal rights
For men Women and children . we surround them on two sides disrupt there traffic with seria an control the Persian gulf . I would be more worried about the brain washed young people of Iran . when they fought sadam they had human waves of young people with nothing more then sticks attacking his army they died by the thousands . well I hear they have been training or brainwashing more in the millions . if they let loose we could be over run .but I’m sure we are watching them . Iran’s top gov is just scared like Korea
It’s all about protecting there own power in power . give them enough rope an they will hang themselves . all we need to do is some sort of confinement .

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by Curious George

Iran is not smart enough to make a true nuclear bomb they can’t even refine there own gas . what they might be able to do is make some sort of dirty bomb radioactive mtl with conventional bomb or drop nuclear material from a plain or something . We are the Great
Satin to all those waco radical Muslim’s , Because we stand for FREEDOM equal rights
For men Women and children . we surround them on two sides disrupt there traffic with seria an control the Persian gulf . I would be more worried about the brain washed young people of Iran . when they fought sadam they had human waves of young people with nothing more then sticks attacking his army they died by the thousands . well I hear they have been training or brainwashing more in the millions . if they let loose we could be over run .but I’m sure we are watching them . Iran’s top gov is just scared like Korea
It’s all about protecting there own power in power . give them enough rope an they will hang themselves . all we need to do is some sort of confinement .

I understand what you're saying, Curious, but I think we also need to be careful not to underestimate the Iranian government. One good thing is that supposedly there is a lot of chaos within the country...hopefully the Iranian people realize that their leader is a little out of touch.

Those poor children who are brainwashed into thinking that they need to rid the world of the evil westerners...it's so sad and a little scary. The attitude in Europe and other allies is that we don't have anything to worry about, really...I'm just not as convinced.

[Curious George]

Originally Posted by kimbercuddles

I understand what you're saying, Curious, but I think we also need to be careful not to underestimate the Iranian government. One good thing is that supposedly there is a lot of chaos within the country...hopefully the Iranian people realize that their leader is a little out of touch.

Those poor children who are brainwashed into thinking that they need to rid the world of the evil westerners...it's so sad and a little scary. The attitude in Europe and other allies is that we don't have anything to worry about, really...I'm just not as convinced.

For now I don’t think we have anything to weary about but we should always be on guard an never underestimate anyone, always be ready for some sort of trouble

You would of thought Europe would of learned from ww2 an the cold war, with out us they’d be speaking German or Russian

Seems like everybody wants to sit back an wait until it is catastrophic

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by Curious George

For now I don’t think we have anything to weary about but we should always be on guard an never underestimate anyone, always be ready for some sort of trouble

You would of thought Europe would of learned from ww2 an the cold war, with out us they’d be speaking German or Russian

Seems like everybody wants to sit back an wait until it is catastrophic

That's what I'm concerned about...once they have the ability to proceed...then it's too late. As for Europe...I think they have been in denial since WWII...or maybe they are just not concerned.

The last poll I saw showed that Germans thought that we were more of a threat to the world than Iran. That's really messed up. It's a new generation and how quickly people forget what happened in the past. Rose-colored glasses.

p.s. Hey, thanks for responding...it's better than my normal three-way conversation with my alternate personalities. Where are my MEDS?!?

[Panterro]

You dont have to worry about us doing anything.. the coutries around them dont want them to have nukes either.. and will jump them lickity quick.

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by Panterro

You dont have to worry about us doing anything.. the coutries around them dont want them to have nukes either.. and will jump them lickity quick.

Hope you're correct, Panterro...I would like to think that other countries realize the threat of Iran having a nuclear weapon and would step in at some point.

[jabm67]

The ability to make a nuclear weapon isn't that big a deal; it's 1945 technology . Pakistan made one, for goodness' sake. North Korea made and tested a nuclear device, though it isn't clear whether it worked right (I think the smart money is saying it didn't).

Delivering one is another issue.

[Panterro]

They have a very good delivery system JAB.. one we will have a hard time stopping. They are called terrorist. Strap a dirty bomb to a person and boom. Stick a dirty bomb in a shipping container, boom. Get your people into Mexico, have them cross in the night, get to cities, and Boom. Dont need much tech there, now do you. Oh I think it will happen, and sooner than we think.. that is if we dont find a way to put a stop to it soon.

I do think places near Iran dont want them to have the technology either, and will start asking for help and support... and we being the world police will jump on yonder hill with our red white and blue flowing in the wind, become the target once again in our attempt to save the world. And the new Russian leadership so badly wants to start something with us, because we knocked them down a few levels in the arena, and they want back on top, or at least an equal footing with the USA... it bugs them to no end we are the top dog. And this maybe thier way of getting back in the game. Just my thoughts and views on the matter..

[kimbercuddles]

I'm definitely concerned about Russia's role in helping Iran...Putin is not someone I put a lot of faith in, personally.

[Wyody]

I can't believe in this day and age that everytime a country with largely populated areas wants to make nuclear power, we jump right in and try to stop it. Why? Because it eases their reliance on oil and with that gone, we have less control.
Iran hasn't mentioned wanting to build a bomb.
Everybody else on the globe knows that the yanks are the only wild and crazy country that'd ever actually use a Nuke! As nutty as some parts of the world are, they got nothing on us.
And we're the ones trying to manipulate and control other countries' rights to go nuclear. Go figure.

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by Wyody

I can't believe in this day and age that everytime a country with largely populated areas wants to make nuclear power, we jump right in and try to stop it. Why? Because it eases their reliance on oil and with that gone, we have less control.
Iran hasn't mentioned wanting to build a bomb.
Everybody else on the globe knows that the yanks are the only wild and crazy country that'd ever actually use a Nuke! As nutty as some parts of the world are, they got nothing on us.
And we're the ones trying to manipulate and control other countries' rights to go nuclear. Go figure.

Nuclear power is one thing; the less than trustworthy leader of Iran with the capability of producing a nuclear bomb is a totally different scenario, in my opinion. He's clearly a few fries short of a happy meal.

[Wyody]

Originally Posted by kimbercuddles

Nuclear power is one thing; the less than trustworthy leader of Iran with the capability of producing a nuclear bomb is a totally different scenario, in my opinion. He's clearly a few fries short of a happy meal.

Given that North Korean dude, whatever his name is - how are we supposed to define "a few fries short"?
This Iranian guy looks the good-guy. Wisened uncle or grandfather type. I'm sure he's probably a goof-ball though. But think about this: We have the bomb. We've used the bomb. We're the only country to ever use the N word. And we've got a definite short-on-the-mental-case running the whole country. How would you feel if you were the Irani president ... looking this way?
I swear, I don't need to be a Bush-basher although I am counting-down the days til he's gone - but I've always wondered if, in the White House, they let him have dinner-forks at the table?

[kimbercuddles]

Originally Posted by Wyody

Given that North Korean dude, whatever his name is - how are we supposed to define "a few fries short"?
This Iranian guy looks the good-guy. Wisened uncle or grandfather type. I'm sure he's probably a goof-ball though. But think about this: We have the bomb. We've used the bomb. We're the only country to ever use the N word. And we've got a definite short-on-the-mental-case running the whole country. How would you feel if you were the Irani president ... looking this way?
I swear, I don't need to be a Bush-basher although I am counting-down the days til he's gone - but I've always wondered if, in the White House, they let him have dinner-forks at the table?

Given the fact that several members of the American hostages have identified Ahmadinejad as being one of the main captors during the Iran hostage crisis in 1979, his terrorist ties have led me to label him 'a few fries short of a happy meal'. If I were going on looks alone, I would have guessed that Saddam was probably a very nice man and father...until I found out that he killed his sons-in law because he didn't trust them.

I see what you're saying, Odie, and I like and respect the fact that you 'talk' to me in a civilized tone, thanks.

[Wyody]

".... If I were going on looks alone, I would have guessed that Saddam was probably a very nice man and father...until I found out that he killed his sons-in law because he didn't trust them."

I always pictured Saddam (spell it backwards) would be the natural fill-in for the starring role in "The Barber of Seville" when and if Bugs Bunny ever got tired of the part. No problem with the in-law thing. Got in-laws myself. Fully understand. You?

Now, this Ahmadinejad fellow, isn't he the guy that played "Benson"? I feel kinda bad for him. Imagine he wasn't allowed to play little-league ball or school sports ... name wouldn't fit on the jersey.
I must confess that Chavez & Argentina scare me a little more. Another situation caused by the centuries old "2nd America" that we home-folks never get to see - the one that manipulated and dominated the Americas in the early 20th century and never left it alone ... and Chavez has fans! I hesitate to call his circle a "loser's banquet" but it does appear that his friends all feel the same way - and most of them can walk here!
So, I'm not too concerned about Iran having the Nuke. China's had it for a long time - we ain't shaking. England has it. Russia has it. Dr No has it - we quit shaking decades ago.
Shoot, I'm about 100 miles from Mt. St. Helens and equi-distant from a variety of dead, squirming or predicted volcanoes with a shot of Tsunami thrown in - I got real problems. Them ol' Iranians is only in your head!