Russian Ultranationalist Leader Expects U.S. to Attack Iran in Late March

"A senior Russian parliamentary official and leader of the ultranationalist Liberal Democratic Vladimir Zhirinovsky believes that a U.S. attack on Iran is inevitable, he has told Ekho Moskvy radio station."

"The war is inevitable because the Americans want this war," he said. "Any country claiming a leading position in the world will need to wage wars. Otherwise it will simply not be able to retain its leading position. The date for the strike is already known — it is the election day in Israel (March 28). It is also known how much that war will cost," Zhirinovsky said."

"He went on to add that the publication of Prophet Muhammad cartoons in the European press was a planned action by the U.S. whose aim is "to provoke a row between Europe and the Islamic world". "It will all end with European countries thanking the United States and paying, and giving soldiers," he said. Russia should "choose a position of non-interference and express minimal solidarity with the Islamic world", Zhirinovsky added."

Very interesting take on the current Muslim unrest caused by those cartoons, in that last statement. I hadn't thought of that, but the timing does seem more than coincidental, and very convenient. Given what evidence exists about all the lies and plans within plans that have come out of this government in the last 5 years, does an intentional incitement of the Islamic world seem all that far fetched? Even if the publishing of those cartoons were not malicious or intended to achieve the current results, or instigated by us, it's very hard to believe that anyone thought that they wouldn't cause the turmoil that they have. Salman Rushdies' The Satanic Verses, was not so long ago that no one remembers how dangerous it is to insult the Islamic religion in the eyes of some of its' followers. It was either intentional, or just plain stupid. All I'm saying, is that the timing is perfect for certain peoples' agendas.

As for an imminent attack on Iran, I see it too. All the signs of preparation are taking place, from military planning, to propaganda aimed at the American people, to get us stirred up and fearful of the "Islamic Bomb" so we'll accept another invasion. Only this time I can't see even Bush so deluded into thinking it can be done solely by conventional means. Considering the personality of our Fearless Leader, it's not hard to imagine that he wouldn't hesitate becoming only the second President to ever launch a nuclear attack. We just don't have the manpower to do anything else, unless we re-establish the draft.

Rumors of Wars:

Ex-U.N. inspector: Iran's next

"The former U.N. weapons inspector who said Iraq disarmed long before the U.S. invasion in 2003 is warning Americans to prepare for a war with Iran."

Beware The Ides Of March

"If Julius - regarded as one of the greatest Caesars - couldn’t take note, the leader of the current superpower should. This March, his actions may spark off a conflict from which the world might never recover."

"There is no superstition needed for the coming month, as too many converging forces are spiraling out of hand to tip the world into a precipice burning in peak oil."

Hawks have warplanes ready if the nuclear diplomacy fails

"It is the option of last resort with consequences too hideous to contemplate. And yet, with diplomacy nearly exhausted, the use of military force to destroy Iran’s nuclear programme is being actively considered by those grappling with one of the world’s most pressing security problems."

Poll: Growing Number of People Fear Iran

"Americans' fears about Iran have grown sharply over the last few months as efforts by the United States and Europe to slow Tehran's nuclear program have been firmly rejected, a poll found."

"More people in this country now rate Iran as the biggest threat to the U.S., 27 percent, than say that about any other country, including North Korea, China and Iraq, according to the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press."

Partners in War: The Hillary and George Show

"There aren't many elected officials in Washington who want to throw the gantlet down on Iran more than Hillary Clinton. The New York Senator believes the president has been too soft on the militant Islamic country, claiming that Bush has played down the threat of a nuclear-armed Tehran."

Juggernaut Gathering Momentum, Headed for Iran

"What President George W. Bush, FOX news, and the Washington Times were saying about Iraq three years ago they are now saying about Iran. After Saturday's vote by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to report Iran's suspicious nuclear activities to the UN Security Council, the president wasted no time in warning, "The world will not permit the Iranian regime to gain nuclear weapons."

As you can see, the propaganda war is in full steam. The fearmongers are hard at work scaring us into welcoming the coming war.

And just in case part of your "fear" involves statements made by Iranian leaders, just be aware, as our leaders are, that a lot of things said by leaders are for domestic consumption. Many leaders talk tough, especially towards the U.S. because it makes them look good at home. Remember all the tough talk from Saddam? All bluff. But what else could anyone expect? Neither Iraq then, nor Iran now, is any threat to us. We were, and are, threatening them. How else should they respond, like wimps and lose support among their own people? What we're doing is imagining possible future threats, then using it as an excuse to dictate what others better do, or else. How would you respond to the demands of a bully?

So far, the plans created by the neo conservatives are proceeding nicely.