More Muslim states may be hit

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Well Mahathir is soo right, but why is the rest of the damn Muslim world still alseep? Makes me just wonder, where this war will lead it…hell breaking loose??

More Muslim states may be hit: Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21: More Muslim countries could be targeted by the United States after it has finished its war against Iraq, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday.

"Although it’s not a war between Christians and Muslims, it is clear that Muslim countries are being targeted by the US government.

"We know that Iran is included in the (US’) ‘axis of evil’, so next could be Iran and then Syria, maybe Sudan and then Libya.

“They are all accused of having iron fist governments and the US aims to ‘free’ these countries from such iron fist governments, but the US is selective. We believe they have an ulterior motive.”

Mahathir did not expand on what he believed that motive was, but went on to accuse the US of acting as both “judge and hangman”.

“They allow assassination as a national policy and this is frightening. We don’t know who will be the next victim. If we happen to do something wrong then we could be assassinated.”

Mahathir is on two months leave, but spoke to reporters after chairing a meeting of the supreme council of his ruling United Malays National Organisation.

The government, headed in his absence by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has strongly condemned the start of the war against Iraq, describing it as “an illegal act of aggression”.

Mahathir said that as current chairman of the 116-nation Non-Aligned Movement of developing countries, he had written on the issue to all member countries of the United Nations Security Council. -AFP

http://www.dawn.com/2003/03/22/top12.htm

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Re: More Muslim states may be hit

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*Originally posted by Majestic: *
Well Mahathir is soo right, but why is the rest of the damn Muslim world still alseep? Makes me just wonder, where this war will lead it...hell breaking loose??

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Maj, Iran is no Iraq, they have dealt with the US before :D Besides their on the fast track for nuclear development. I think it is time for Turkey, Iran, Pakistan to come together. I am sorry to say that the Arab nations like Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, & Bahrain have contributed to this disunity by housing US troops. Eygpt, Saudi Arabia must step up as the joint leaders of the Arab world.

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:disgust: :nook:

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"They allow assassination as a national policy and this is frightening. We don't know who will be the next victim. If we happen to do something wrong then we could be assassinated."
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Mahathir Muhammad is right. It's regime change season for all and sundry. At first, even up until a week and a half ago, i was naive enough to believe that Iraq would be the only target on the US's radar screen. But they have opened the doors for pre-emptive strikes anywhere they wish, at any time, with or without the interference of the meddlesome UN.

Muslim governments, particularly those in Saudi and Jordan, should stir from their self-inflicted lethargy and smell the roses. They might be next.

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IMHO, they wont need to "change regimes" in Saudia or Jordan, for reason we all know: However, Libya, Syria and Iran are possibly on the list. And Pakistan is somewhere in the mix :D

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**And Pakistan is somewhere in the mix :D
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:D

Unfortunately, i think you may be right. It probably will not happy too soon; first, they may try to pressure us for our assistance in toppling other regimes, particularly despised Arab ones. If that does not work and Pakistan refuses or provides very grudging support, then i guess we can add Pakistan to the increasingly lengthy hit list.

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Don't worry Glorious Iran is certainly no push over, and as irresponsible as other Muslim states and regimes. Iran is a well established and well governed state which does go out of it's way to pick fights with others but still does more for Muslim causes worldwide. It has splendid relations with the Muslim world and non-Muslim world alike, especially Russia, the EU and Japan, with only the American's holding a long term grudge. That grudge from the last time the American's dared to interfere in Iran's internal affairs and got an arresting response from Iran. :)

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yeah i just dont see how america can mess with iran or pakistan...they are already having a hard time with iraq..they are probably surprised by it too...also they are under heavy pressure

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*Originally posted by Sheraz CT: *
yeah i just dont see how america can mess with iran or pakistan...they are already having a hard time with iraq..they are probably surprised by it too...also they are under heavy pressure
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Right...Vietnam will look like a joke.

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If afghanistan is any lesson, the vietnamese have a lot more valor than what we witnessed. I have no doubt that the arabs can be bought to continue the trend.

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CH here is your Afghan victory:- http://www.gupistan.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96634

:rotfl:

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Let;s see, poppy prudction or jihadi scum getting the boot. I prefer the latter.

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*Originally posted by Chaltahai: *
If afghanistan is any lesson, the vietnamese have a lot more valor than what we witnessed. I have no doubt that the arabs can be bought to continue the trend.
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We're not Arabs and just like the good ol' US we don't particularly care for having a "no first use" policy :D

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CH, this is from ABC:- Much of the country remains in the hands of warlords who pay lip service to their alliance with the US and the government in Kabul, while running their territory effectively as a feudal fiefdom. …

It took US 10 years in Korea and another 10 in vietnam to realize its ass has been split its only 18 months in Afganistan… :rotfl:

Stay tuned there is more about US victory. :wink:

Oh BTW Afghanistan has claimed its position as THE TOP POPPY production country under the watchful eyes of GI Joes…

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But unlike the US, you wouldn't have a second strike capability. Let;s not get too hasty.

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But unlike the US, you wouldn't have a second strike capability. Let;s not get too hasty.
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Whose getting hasty? A proposition was made and I'm within the conext. Who cares about second strike capability, jab marna hai thou marr ke maro :D

Like I said, Vietnam will be a joke..

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If I was US I would worry about NK not Iran or Pak coz NK not only have nukes but is the only potential candidate to deliver them to US soil.

I hear their missile test went over Japan and the range is enough to hit West coast.

hey but once bitten twice shy I would stay as far as I could.

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*Originally posted by Abdali: *
If I was US I would worry about NK not Iran or Pak coz NK not only have nukes but is the only potential candidate to deliver them to US soil.

I hear their missile test went over Japan and the range is enough to hit West coast.

hey but once bitten twice shy I would stay as far as I could.
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Exactly, a Pakistani invasion is as far fetched as Pakistan using it's nukes as I was proposing. Abdali yara, the US is taking it "diplomatically" with NK, perhaps the fifties are still haunting US memories :D

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Exactly, a Pakistani invasion is as far fetched as Pakistan using it's nukes as I was proposing. Abdali yara, the US is taking it "diplomatically" with NK, perhaps the fifties are still haunting US memories :D
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RP,

NK is 100 percent Chinese show something US would not like to admit in the open. NK cannot survive without Chinese support & supply which amounts to 70+ percent. You see its very simple, the Chinese are sending a message to US "Two can play this game" I am sure you know US has sanctioned the sale of a dozen latest and greatest subs to Taiwan. US does not make diesel/electric subs but is shopping in europe for the best.

On top of that Taiwan will be armed with the best AWACs along with F16s and the Chinese are not so happy. Since the NK crises the sale of toys to Taiwan are on the back burner exactly what Chinese wanted. US will of course come out winner by a spin.. Interesting times ahead, just sit tight and see how this game is played out.

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I wont be surprised to see Pakistan show up on this list in near future or after maybe Mush/Jamali govt falls, which is also quite likely.

**Iran to be US next target: CIA Report **

Monday March 24, 2003 (0214 PST)

LAHORE, March 24 (Online): The next target of US after capturing Iraq will be replacement of religious government in Iran with a secular government as the US forces in Afghanistan have already started implementation on action plan in this regard.

According to reliable sources, US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had submitted a detailed 300 pages long report to President George Bush in which it was pointed out that during possible US attack on Iran religiously motivated Jehadi (holy warrior) organizations would support Iran from the border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Following this report US intelligence agencies have started actions to check any possibility of provision of support to Iran from border areas of the two neighbouring countries by organizations like Tehreek Nifaz Shariat Mohammadi and tribal leaders in Pakistan and Hizb-e-Islami of Eng. Gulbadeen Hikmatyar along with supporters of former Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

Sources further revealed that operation being conducted by U.S. forces in Afghanistan on March 20 was not against Al-Qaeda rather it was against Hizb-e-Islami and possible supporters of Iran.

US intelligence agencies have also informed the US State Department about the names of organizations in Pakistan and Afghanistan which could support Iran during any possible US attack and this list include names of about six organizations.

Sources also revealed that list of countries where replacement of government has been declared essential included Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Cuba and North Korea and from this list Taliban regime has been replaced in Afghanistan while war against Iraq is going on.

Moreover, those 22 countries which are being declared threat to U.S. security could face similar US action like in Iraq if they failed to ensure disarming of their armed organizations and finishing their nuclear arsenal.