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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: bighairymike   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Israel vows response
Date: 10/02/24 7:50 PM
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Israel has a significant missile inventory, though most appear to be anti-missile missiles. They do have the Delilah cruise missile. - 1pg

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However Israel controls the air and its air force has proven its reach and effectiveness apart from the missile inventory. Biden is already giving his predictable hectoring Israel to show restraint. No wonder BiBi stopped advising Biden about their plans.

Israel knows what deterrence looks like and it is exactly the opposite of the proportionate response. Biden's policy of perpetual restraint has been tried and failed and has led to the situation we are presently in. If some considerable disproportionate response had been directed at Iran earlier, this whole escalation could likely been avoided.

But since it has started, my suggestion is that Israel make a priority of taking out Iran's missile production facility, their nuclear program, and as much of their leadership as they can find.

I think the Saudi's and others in the Middle East would rejoice if Iran was neutered and I think the people of Iran would cheer for an end to rule by the Mullahs. If not now, when?
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