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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declares Iran a 'nuclear state' - Times Online President Ahmadinejad declared Iran a “nuclear state†today, saying that scientists had produced the first batch of highly enriched uranium, a leap towards the production of weapons-grade fuel. Mr Ahmadinejad told crowds of cheering supporters that Iran was capable of going all the way to weapons grade but would not do so because “we do not believe in manufacturing a bombâ€. “When we say we do not manufacture the bomb, we mean it, and we do not believe in manufacturing a bomb,†he proclaimed. “If we wanted to manufacture a bomb, we would announce it.†Iranian scientists began work on Tuesday to convert existing 3.5 per cent enriched uranium stocks to the higher 20 per cent level, sparking global condemnation and a renewed push for a vote on United Nations Security Council sanctions. Tehran claims that the higher grade is needed to fuel a research reactor producing medical isotopes, although that has been dismissed by experts who note that Iran lacks the technology to make the fuel rods it requires for that purpose. Western governments and even Russia, Iran’s long-time ally, warned that the move raised serious doubts about the Iranian nuclear programme. David Albright, the director of the Institute for Science and International Security, said that scientists could have produced only a “tiny amount†of the higher enriched uranium in the two days since production began. Yukiya Amano, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, reported that the Iranians had only one cascade of centrifuges in their Natanz enrichment plant capable of enriching up to 20 per cent. The report said Iran has informed the UN nuclear watchdog that it intended to enrich only a small amount of uranium to 20 per cent purity — about 10kg. More than 1,500kg of low enriched uranium would be needed to yield enough fuel for a nuclear bomb. Mr Ahmadinejad questioned the international furore surrounding Iran’s move. “Why do they think that 20 per cent is such a big deal?†he asked. “Right now in Natanz we have the capability to enrich at over 20 per cent and at over 80 per cent, but because we don’t need it, we won’t do it.†Foreign governments contend that Iran does not need to enrich at all and certainly not to 20 per cent, far above the level required for reactor fuel. Iran has been ordered to stop enrichment in five separate UN Security Council resolutions until it can disprove evidence of military intentions. Western countries have long suspected that Iran’s alleged civilian nuclear programme is a cover for weapons development. Iran has only one reactor for energy production and fuel for that is supplied by its Russian manufacturers. On Wednesday, the United States Treasury froze the assets of a key general in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and those of four construction companies he runs that are alleged to be involved in building nuclear facilities. The move gives a taste of the kind of sanctions under discussion for a Security Council vote, which Washington is pressing to table before the end of this month. Washington has already drawn up a list of potential sanctions targets, mostly companies and financial institutions controlled by the Revolutionary Guard, highlighting the extent of military control over Iran’s economy. Britain and France have signalled their strong support for UN sanctions and Russia’s objections have fallen away in recent days. But Washington faces an uphill battle to win over China because of its massive economic interests in Iran. President Obama has played on fears of an Israeli attack on Iran and the disruption to trade with the Gulf that it would entail.

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I've had the same thing happen many times. I always get a little upset at first, then reality kicks in and I thank God I had the money. Your friend is very wise.

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Do you have any other pistols that are chambered in 9mm or .40? I'm sure you see where I'm going with this....

I think this pretty much sums up how I feel too.

The heck with the hanging it in a man cave, I want one to hang on my front door!

I thought I was going to make it, but I'll be working. I've got to get to one soon though.

Excellent post, thank you!

Not my photo, but mine looks just like it. I found out the other day (in the snow) that the 4x4 is not working on it...gotta get that fixed.

Shoot, I'd drive to Stewart or Montgomery county for a good rabbit hunt. Nothing like hearing those dogs howl and whine when they're hot on a rabbit! I need to find someone here in East TN that'll let me tag along with 'em next season. And for the OP. Buy a Tennessee Gazetteer, it'll show you all the public land and what you can hunt there. You can usually get them at walmart or sporting goods stores, but heres a amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Atlas-Gazetteer-Delorme/dp/0899333486

Where in Africa are you wanting to go? (It's a pretty big place, I assume you're going through Joburg, but you know what you get when you assume.) Are you going for vacation or other? (Missionaries or NGO employees often get discounts from airlines.)

Your grocery list starts with "100 rounds .45."

That's just not right.

You post a sighting of ammo in the "AMMO REPORTS" thread after you've bought everything they had. You had to put extra supports in the crawl space to support the weight of your ammo stash.

Whatcha gonna use it for? Concealed carry? Range queen? Nightstand gun?

I have wondered this myself... I would really like to hear the rest of the story on this pic.

I think that's the best idea yet for you George!

You took the words right out of my mouth. Anyway, I have been thinking about getting a M&P of some kind. I already have a XD .45, but I am interested to hear how folks like the M&P .45.

Well, in all seriousness this is a growing problem. I read a thread on another forum where some of the biscuits and gravy have been showing up in Mexico. IT'S JUST BISCUITS AND GRAVY!!!

I don't see why everyone has their underwear in a bunch because of global warming/climate change. So what if the ocean rises an inch or two and some folks have to move inland. Adapt and overcome. Things change, the earths climate is cyclical and we'll just have to deal with it... it's really our only option because, even though Al would like you to think otherwise, you can't change it. Let's suppose for a minute that global warming is our fault (mankind) and we can do something to reverse global warming, when should we stop so that we don't over correct and throw the earth into a global cooling phase... wait a minute, it is pretty cold out side... maybe all the hybrids finally tipped the scales! :panic:Oh my God we're all going to freeze to death!!!!

I carry a G17 year round. In the summer I go with a IWB and in the winter, if I am wearing something that allows decent cover, I use a Blackhawk Serpa.

Yes! Yes! Summon him!

From the linked article... Moore has issued a written statement that he "routinely drug screens 'spectators' in his courtroom if he 'thinks' they may be under the influence of drugs." Can he legally do that?