Theodore's World

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is dangerous, but he's being supported in his madness by Vladimir Putin, who openly supplies the means to build his nuclear arsenal. Chernobyl didn't teach the world much about the long term dangers of Plutonium or the hazards of a runaway chain reaction, nor was Chernobyl Russia's first 'accident'. This nut case Ahmadinejad wants to destroy Israel, which is a sure way to guarantee a nuclear war. I can expect a French leader selling out their soul to the Islamists but not a Russian, unless that Russian has embraced Islam as his own.

It appears that this sleazebag horrifies most of the neighboring countries, too, and quite possibly some of the clerics in Iran. Do Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and others like the prospect of a nuclear exchange within driving distance of home? I doubt it, and I think there's a lot happening we don't see.

I think there is a real chance that the Iranian government will be overthrown by their people.

There have been massive demonstrations against the Iranian government during the past two summers. The last elections showed that Iranian government had the support of a 12% of the people, the rest boycotted the election. Iranians are greatly encouraged by Bush's speeches over the last 3 years and the elections in Iraq.

Everyone in Iran remembers the war with Iraq where over a million Iranians died. Now they are facing nuclear war where ten's of millions could die. It is hard to believe that the Iranian dictators can stay in power much longer.

Hi Jack,your right. I just don't get why Russia. Russia just does not seem like a country that would cater to Islam. Other then they do not like America.
Thank you for your comment.

Hi Rhod, "sleazebag horrifies most of the neighboring countries ,too"......... I would think so too. I would not want to be a neighboring country to that madman.
Thank you for your comment.

HI Jake, I have been reading that many in Iran do not like what is happening, being said etc. They are not for this vile President. It would be something if they would raise up and stop this President. What a think that would be.

Thank you for commenting.

Jakes raises an interesting subject. Russia. Mark Steyn has pointed out that Russia is a dying country, with 115 deaths per 100 births, a dramatic decline in health and average life expectancy, corruption in every corner, internal problems with radical Islamists, and serious problems with China over contested territories in the east.

I wonder if its possible to find rational explanations for Russian foreign policy. Their only hope lies with economic and cultural arrangements with the Western world, and not ones which use energy policy as a hammer on Western Europe.

I hope Rhod and Jake are correct in their theories. I sure want to agree with them. My worry is just how crazy a few of these islamofacists and communists are. The rest of the World needs to get off its' ass and start functioning. America cannot paying the World's police bills alone

And Wild Thing-add Vincente Fox to your list of nitwits. He is a sneaky, worthless bastard,. I had great hope for him to change Mexico's corruption. Instead, he is just another bandito.

Rhod makes a good point, but I have to ask, is that 115 deaths per 1,000, 10,000 or 100,000 births? I'm sure that the 100 is a typo.

There are explanations, I'm not too sure about them being rational. From my research I've found that Russian foreign policy revolves around the following;

1. For economic reasons, Russia wants relations with the West, (vital for its economic well-being and development), but is continuing the Soviet-era policy of external arms, technology transfers and aid to rogue states and countries.

2. Russia's inability to secure large investments from the West is influenced by it's internal problems as Rhod pointed out. The economic shortfall here then provides an incentive for Russians to argue that they need to sell weaponry and dual-use items to states like China, India, Syria, and Iran as legitimate trade operations.

3. The rationale for these connections is not solely economic. Moscow is promoting its own network of alliances, to offset current U.S. unilateralism and strengthen its position as a leading global player.

Rhod, interesting info from Mark Steyn. Thank you.

Hi Tom, good idea. I will add him. Thanks so much. Vincente Fox is all you said.

Hi RightToCarry, I have had the feelig of this.. your #3 ...."leading global player" concerning Putin for a long time. When he visits Bush there is that feeling of his wanting to be even more powerful then Bush aka America and that his even being around Bush (since it represents the USA) is something he puts up with but is not one to partner up as an equal. Jealousy maybe of America's power throughout history or just my gut being off and maybe I am wrong.....not sure.

Thank you for your post.

Harry Belafonte needs to be put in the nut house

Hi Robert, he sure does. Thanks for commenting.

Did anyone verify the actual color of this alleged glow? I'm wondering if it might just be the covert gen-eng-ops starting to kick in. Shouldn't be much longer until it's too obvious to hide.

All kidding aside, I think the Iranians look at Iraq -- especially the internal quagmire US politicions have imposed on themselves -- and don't see US victory yet, even though it is certainly within reach. I don't think they believe anyone will stand up to them. I pray they are wrong. (Well, I know one country will stand up, and I hope it won't be alone).

Short and sweet. This will fix the problem with Iran.

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/b2.wmv

RighToCarry:

According to Steyn the ratio was 115 to 100, which (unless I miss something statistically) indicates that 115 people expire for every 100 who are born. Now, there are distribution issues, of course, and curves and whatnot, but I think the numbers make sense. Have I missed something?

Polipundit had an interesting link recently to a financial mag (forgot which one), which described the perilous condition of the five major Chinese banking institutions. Estimates are that about 50% to 70% of their loans to State Owned Operations are non-performing. Of course, it means that the Chinese, who save about 40% of their incomes, are essentially broke, and a day of reckoning is inevitable.

None of the outcomes is very appealing, with one of them being a military coup, others being separation of restive provinces and a financial collapse.

One thing is certain. Whatever happens of major importance in the world will be a surprise.

Hi AbbaGav,hahaha your glowing photo. Those poor piggies.

I agree I hope we stand up to them. I would love for us to stand side by side with Israel.

Thank you for commenting.

Bob, I love it! Is it just me but I get goosebumps when I see our Military in action like that. Goosebumps up and down and such a feeling of pride and an overwehelming feeling of gratitude for each one of them.
Awesome video Bob thank you.

Rhod, sorry my mistake, I was confused. You are correct.

Wild Thing, I think you are correct in your assessment of Putin. He is very much old school Soviet era in his actions and words. He took a very hard line with the Ukraine gas pricing issue, very threatening, Soviet era approach.