U.S., Iran trade threats

A couple of days ago, I posted that war with Iran might be imminent, and soon, because of their impending switch from the dollar to the Euro for oil trade. Today's headline in the Review-Journal reads as above, in my blog post title, and the first paragraph goes on to say:

"Iran threatened Sunday to embark on full-scale uranium enrichment if the U.N. nuclear agency presses for action over its atomic program, and a top U.S. diplomat warned Tehran of possible 'painful consequences'."

Shock and awe, baby... shock and awe!

Of course, no mention of the "oil bourse" was made, and won't be in mainstream media, most likely. One must wonder, though, if the escalating situation will peak and result in 'coalition' forces striking Iranian targets before March 20.

The Iranians say they want to develop nuclear (or nucular, as W likes to say) technology for energy only. Who's to say they're lying? They, unlike North Korea, have not withdrawn from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, so they are still subject to its provisions. Perhaps Iran knows that the supposed huge oil reserves are not enough, and want to pursue nuclear energy in a peaceful manner. The Russians (our ally) believe them, and are assisting them with their program.

But, we're gonna get 'em anyway! How many fronts can the U.S. military maintain? Afghanistan, Iraq, now possibly Iran, and eventually Syria and North Korea. We're going to need a bigger military! There's always the draft. And as for weapons, military vehicles and the like, Cheney and his buddies will take care of that! This could be a win-win situation for the military/industrial complex. War is so great for the economy... let's make more!