It dawned on me today that there are a number of nuclear power plants in North Carolina, and I’m worried because we’re almost certainly on Bush’s radar (even though he hasn’t actually mentioned us yet). These power plants have been online for a good many years now, which means that in terms of nuclear technology we’re well ahead of Iran.
In all likelihood, Bush doesn’t have to worry too much about North Carolina though, since it supported him solidly in the last two presidential elections and is pretty Red as states go. But it might be wise for him to keep an eye on several other states with nuclear technology — among them Vermont, Massachusetts, New York and Michigan, each also well ahead of Iran in that department, each a more plausible threat than that Middle Eastern country.
So here’s my point. While Iran no doubt mistrusts us, probably even sees us as a threat (heaven knows it has good reason too), it’s entirely possible that it wants nuclear technology so it can construct nuclear power plants. I’m sure they’re aware that the world will run out of oil eventually, even if Bush doesn’t think so. Of course, I’d rather they pursue solar and wind technology, just as I want the rest of the world to do.
But I wouldn’t beat the war drums just because Iran wants what North Carolina has. And I really don’t think George Bush will add the Blue states to his Axis of Evil… probably because it hasn’t occurred to him.
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