| .Carter Sold Out Iran 1977-1978 Americans have been hearing for several years about potential war with Iran. For instance, on September 17, 2006, Time magazine reported, "The US would have to consider military action long before Iran had an actual bomb." On October 10, under the heading "A Chilling Preview of War," Time warned: "As Iran continues to enrich uranium, the US military has issued a 'Prepare to Deploy' order." In September 2007, US News & World Report stated: "Amid deepening frustration with Iran, calls for shifting Bush administration policy toward military strikes or other stronger actions are intensifying." And in June 2008, President-to-be Barack Obama declared: "The danger from Iran is grave, it is real, and my goal will be to eliminate this threat." However, suppose a progressive, pro-Western regime ruled Iran, representing no threat? War discussions would be unnecessary. Yet many forget that, until 33 years ago, exactly such a regime led Iran, until it was toppled with the help of the same US foreign policy establishment recently beating war drums. |
