Ex-CIA Operative Discusses The Iran's power
 

In his new book, The Devil We Know, former CIA operative Robert Baer argues that Iran is an up-and-coming — and often misunderstood — superpower, with strong influences throughout the Middle East.

"The sooner we understand the Iranian paradox — who they are, what they want, how they want to both humble us and work with us — the sooner we'll understand how to come to terms with the new Iranian superpower," writes Baer.

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=95285396

It was a great interview. I would tend to believe someone like him over much of the opinion I hear on here.

Is "The Iran" anywhere near "The Iraq"? [/Miss Teen South Carolina]

Um hard to tell if you are serious, or flippant. But just in case you're being serious, yes they share a very long border. Iraq is to the west of Iran.

I believe the answer joe, lies somewhere in this:
Ex-CIA Operative Discusses The Iran's power

Never the less, I would gain more insight from a person who spent his whole life in the business and is willing to share his experiences than someone like tw or other self proclaimed expert who hides behind his key board.

Good point Merc

Yea. uhm. No one was arguing with you the first time you said it.:cool:

I think I just heard hell freezing over

My comments were in no way directed at you. Relax.

I know. And I am perfectly relaxed, I will have you know! How art thou?

:D

Actively lusting after you. Well, since we don't really know each other, I shall lust after your pictures and my make believe fantasies of who you are in my pea brain. Carry on. :D