I hate to open with such a conspiratorial post, but the mood of the times ain't exactly sunshine and roses....

Also, Newsmax can be tenuous at best as news source, but I believe this article may be right on the mark. Furthermore, Bolton knows what he is talking about, regardless of one opinion of the man.

Bolton: Israel Will Strike Iran if Obama is Elected

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton believes Israel will stage a raid against Iran's nuclear facilities if Democratic nominee Barack Obama wins the upcoming presidential election in November.

Bolton, often labeled a resolute neo-conservative, believes the Israeli attack would take place sometime between the day after Obama's win and his inauguration on January 20 of next year.

In an interview with FOX News, Bolton says, "I think if they are to do anything, the most likely period is after our elections and before the inauguration of the next President."

read the rest here:

http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/bolton_israel_iran/2008/06/25/107224.html?s=al&promo_code=64FD-1

Combine that with the latest Iranian threat to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, and the storm clouds become rather clear. It has become clear, to this author, that the Neoconservative lobby has been pushing for war with Iran, and should Obama win in November, the lame duck months will be their last real chance to expand the war. An Israeli strike would provide a perfect pretext, if not concurrently, likely within the week of its occurance. Even should election politics not prove a factor, it isn't out of the realm of possibility that the Israelis would deal the opening blow (in fact, i'd put money on it) of the war against Iran, as IDF commanders do not have to worry about the same level of political fallout that americans do.

If this plays out, it might be time to reexamine what Nostradamus had to say about a great middle eastern war, as I don't see it getting better any time soon. Think 1929 and $250+.

May you live in interesting times....