Why do press outlets continually treat news like this with such breathless drama?
The only reason the press does anything. To get attention and feed into the fears and insecurities of the populace.
However, hasn’t Israel attacked Iran before for similar reasons, just not with nuclear weapons?
Comment by Jan — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 4:50 pm
I don’t think that Israel has ever attacked Iran.
They did bomb the Osirak nuclear rector in Iraq in 1981 to deter their nuclear program. The Iranian situation, however, is far more complicated.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 7:55 pm
After I thought about it I remember it was actually Iraq not Iran.
I don’t doubt that it is more complicated. I’m just suggesting that it is not beyond Israel to use that general tactic. I’m not saying I necessarily think they will, just that it is not out of the realm of posibility.
Comment by Jan — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 10:12 pm
It is within the realm of possibility, yes. I just think it neither likely nor wise.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Monday, January 8, 2024 @ 6:37 am
It is certainly not wise. Let’s hope that it’s not likely.
Comment by Jan — Monday, January 8, 2024 @ 8:29 am
Why do press outlets continually treat news like this with such breathless drama?
The only reason the press does anything. To get attention and feed into the fears and insecurities of the populace.
However, hasn’t Israel attacked Iran before for similar reasons, just not with nuclear weapons?
Comment by Jan — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 4:50 pm
I don’t think that Israel has ever attacked Iran.
They did bomb the Osirak nuclear rector in Iraq in 1981 to deter their nuclear program. The Iranian situation, however, is far more complicated.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 7:55 pm
After I thought about it I remember it was actually Iraq not Iran.
I don’t doubt that it is more complicated. I’m just suggesting that it is not beyond Israel to use that general tactic. I’m not saying I necessarily think they will, just that it is not out of the realm of posibility.
Comment by Jan — Sunday, January 7, 2024 @ 10:12 pm
It is within the realm of possibility, yes. I just think it neither likely nor wise.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Monday, January 8, 2024 @ 6:37 am
It is certainly not wise. Let’s hope that it’s not likely.
Comment by Jan — Monday, January 8, 2024 @ 8:29 am