John Bolton: Israel to Attack Iran After Election?

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Oh come on. Really? And are we supposed to believe that George W. Bush has nothing to do with this? I mean, the timing being between election an inauguration day is suspiciously timed.

One thing we really don't need is a third war to fight. And being closely tied to Israel, the US would surely be asked to join in.

Let's hope John Bolton is just running off at the mouth here, and doesn't have inside information. Love the touch that "Arab states will be delighted." Frighteningly similar to "we'll be greeted as liberators," isn't it?

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Bolton: Israel Will Attack Iran After U.S. Election But Before Inauguration, Arab States Will Be ‘Delighted’

I think if they [Israel] are to do anything, the most likely period is after our elections and before the inauguration of the next President. I don’t think they will do anything before our election because they don’t want to affect it. And they’d have to make a judgment whether to go during the remainder of President Bush’s term in office or wait for his successor. . .

Read more (with video) at: Think Progress

And then there's this: Kristol: Bush Might Bomb Iran If He ‘Thinks Senator Obama’s Going To Win’