Ex-CIA Operative Discusses The Iran's power

toranokaze · 10-11-2008, 12:29 PM

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.

Full story here:

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

TheMercenary · 10-11-2008, 12:40 PM

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

ZenGum · 10-12-2008, 07:58 AM

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

regular.joe · 10-12-2008, 08:31 AM

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.

Cicero · 10-12-2008, 10:18 AM

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

TheMercenary · 10-12-2008, 01:57 PM

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.

classicman · 10-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Good point Merc

Cicero · 10-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

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.

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

toranokaze · 10-12-2008, 07:10 PM

I think I just heard hell freezing over

TheMercenary · 10-12-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

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

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

Cicero · 10-12-2008, 08:10 PM

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

TheMercenary · 10-12-2008, 08:13 PM

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.

10-11-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	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. Full story here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=95285396 __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

10-11-2008, 12:40 PM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	It was a great interview. I would tend to believe someone like him over much of the opinion I hear on here. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-12-2008, 07:58 AM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Is "The Iran" anywhere near "The Iraq"? [/Miss Teen South Carolina] __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-12-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	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. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

10-12-2008, 10:18 AM	#5
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I believe the answer joe, lies somewhere in this: Ex-CIA Operative Discusses The Iran's power __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

10-12-2008, 01:57 PM	#6
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	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. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-12-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Good point Merc __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#9
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	I think I just heard hell freezing over __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

10-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#11
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I know. And I am perfectly relaxed, I will have you know! How art thou? __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

10-12-2008, 08:13 PM	#12
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	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. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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