If it is coming by boat, why not sink the boat? It could have a mysterious 'boiler explosion' ala 'Remember the Maine'. Or hit the shipyard as they are unloading the ship. If this stuff gets inland, no one will find it until it is inside the reactor.
Posted by Scott R at July 19, 2004 3:19 PMSince the Iranian 'president' is on record as saying a nuclear bomb could solve the 'problem' of Israel, I'd say they have justification. What are they waiting for? (Expect shock & outrage from Kofi Inc.)
Posted by jeff at July 19, 2004 3:29 PMHere's an excellent account of Israel's attack on the Iraqi reactor in 1981 (requires Flash). Be sure to read the sidebar on Ilan Ramon.
http://www.alisrael.com/tamuz/
Interesting to note that the attack was uniformly condemned at the time. Even Reagan and Thatcher had some harsh words (proving that nobody's perfect).
Posted by Tom L at July 20, 2004 6:32 AMSlight correction: it seems my recollection was faulty. Reagan was about the only person who didn't condemn the attack.
According to the book "Raid on the Sun", Reagan's immediate response on being informed of the attack was, "Well, boys will be boys." When he saw the satellite photos, his reaction was, "What a terrific piece of bombing."
But he let his advisers talk him into slapping Israel on the wrist. (Haig, Baker, and Weinberger took the anti-Israel view. Perle was the only one who thought the attack was a good thing.) The State Department issued a condemnation. Delivery of some F-16's to Israel was suspended.
Reagan's true feelings came out at a press conference the following week when he was asked about Israel's refusal to sign the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. He said it was "hard to envision Israel as being a threat to its neighbors." And the F-16's were delivered a few months later.
Posted by Tom L at July 20, 2004 7:58 AMIf I'm not mistaken, Reagan knew about the attack beforehand, and promised a slap on the wrist. Though the act was uniformly criticized, I find it difficult to believe anyone didn't secretly thank the Israelis for it.
Posted by Jeremiah at July 20, 2004 10:13 AMIf it is coming by boat, why not sink the boat?
Probably because it is a Russian ship and Israel doesn't want to go to war with Russia (although Israel certainly has the moral right to in this case).
Posted by Mike Silverman at July 20, 2004 2:52 PMBring on the Armaggedon!!
This is what is needed to bring our Saviour Jesus Christ back to us. Its not yet too late to become a Christian and save your immortal soul.
Praise Jesus !!
Posted by Born Again Bob at July 21, 2004 7:16 PM