Re: Re: US military HQ in Mideast watching Gulf unrest

[Guest guest]

I'm not so sure. All it would take is one such incident where the US or other foreign troops opened fire in their own defense. The media would go ballistic with such footage, and you can bet there would be plenty. That would really fire up the antiAmericanism in the region making more attacks likely. Also, if the local armies turn on us, we could see bases getting shelled and attacked by people with training.

In a message dated 2/16/2011 3:29:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes:

Let's remember the cowardly attacks by the Iraqis against the UN forces. There was a lot of bragging, blustering, chest-beating, and then surrendering, retreating, and getting the crap kicked out of them. I doubt we would see human wave attacks.I could attacks whever people thought they had the tactical advantage though.Administrator

[Guest guest]

I was thinking more about local rioters causing the trouble, or at least starting it. government forces might get involved later, especially if there are casualties.

In a message dated 2/16/2011 3:39:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes:

I don't think they would go after America or Americans first. Israel would be the most likely target. They might try to destroy an American base to prevent the Americans from defending Israel, but I really think the Israelis would be the number one target.Administrator