22-03-2010, 11:57 PM
Helen Reyes Wrote:The whole thing looks staged in order to convince China and Russia that we really really really are getting ready to wage real honest true genuine war on Iran, honest injun! Aren't you scared Russia and China? See how nuts we really are, we're likely to really do it, you can't discount it at this point.
In order to frighten China and Russia into agreeing to a tougher round of sanctions? I doubt it. China's not keen and both they and Russia would be wise to Israel's mind games by now, imo. Brazil has also formally rejected the sanction plan as well.
I see a real falling out between Washington and Jerusalem, exacerbated by a genuine animosity which has developed between the two leaders. When he was inaugurated, Obama probably already knew Israel called the shots, but he wasn't aware that ritual humiliation was also part of the relationship, dating back to the Liberty incident in '67. Unlike invertebrates such as LBJ and Bush, Obama has major issues with this.
All speculation of course, but despite its grave seriousness, its the best show in town at the moment.
I've got my ear cocked for the next round of secret public diplomatic gossip, insinuations and bitching between Washington and Jerusalem in case anyone mentions Dealey Plaza. Someone will slip up soon.