How much credence should we have in the "US begins bombing Iran on 06/07"

[Coventina]

rumor?

I want to know what level of panic I should be experiencing.

[Caution]

How about a photograph of a bomb being dropped?

Or a statement from the Iranian government? Or a statement from Bush? Or a resolutin from Congress authorizing military force? There is nothing to suggest that in as little as three weeks we will be engaged in an air war with Iran. Preliminary operations may have begun to prepare for an eventual combat mission, but politically this would be suicide for the Republicans and they are starting to understand that. Iran is continuing to rattle the sabre because they know it as well. I wouldn't be too worried until some real rhetorical escalation occurs.

[RobertSeattle]

1. Much more likely when there is almost no moon

There's a full Moon on Jun 11 so I doubt it.

Even with all our stealth technology, the Air Force prefers almost no moon.

[benburch]

2. Well, I have three sources on it.

I personally still regard it as likely but not certain. But I thought it was likely enough to post here.

[Coventina]

4. Well, probably it's appropriate to be in a state of panic with these goons

in power.

Who knows what they may or may not do.

*sigh*

[simonm]

3. Git yer gas masks ready

What else would you expect in Bush's Amerika?







http://www.approvedgasmasks.com/

(Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating just a wee bit)

[Ian David]

5. It would be 06/06/06. Bush believes he's fulfilling Biblical prohpesy. n/t

[spuddonna]

6. I give it enough credence that I've stockpiled Jamesons whiskey...

I'll drink to get drunk if we do nuke them, and if not, I'll drink to celebrate that we didn't...

Note to self: Need to stockpile ginger-ale...

[The Gunslinger]

7. About as credible as Sunday's Karl Rove inditement rumor.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

13. Right. Whatever you say.

[The Gunslinger]

14. I guess we'll see on 6/7.

[LunaC]

8. Momentum for an Iran attack is building

Iran to shift from dollar to EURO-based accounts within two months
http://english.bna.bh/?ID=44529

US military, intelligence officials raise concern about possible preparations for Iran strike
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/US_military_seen_ready_for_Iran_0511.html

US Army Troop Build up on Iraq-Iran Borders
http://www.zaman.com/?bl=international&alt=&trh=20060511&hn=33036

USS Enterprise en route to Middle East
http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=4848785&nav=23ii

Bush Said To Be Seeking “Persian Gulf Incident"
http://newswire.indymedia.org/en/2006/05/839133.shtml

[bananas]

10. When does the Enterprise arrive there? nt

[LunaC]

12. Don't know

been wondering that myself but can't find any info on it. Someone on another thread said coupla' weeks, which would put it within the 06/07 timeframe. If Iran isn't attacked in June, then it'll happen by August. The G8 Finance Ministers meet in June and shit has a habit of hitting the fan after they meet. That's how it played out in 2001 when they met in July and all hell broke loose two months later.

[semillama]

9. I would take some advice from two of my heroes:

Douglas Adams: "Don't Panic"

DEVO: "We are Here to GO"

[Caution]

11. Here's an article from a good media outlet that is worrisome

http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/62043.html