Elite Iranian Republican Guard

[Mamma]

Does anyone know exactly what makes Iran's Revolutionary Guard "elite?" Just about every time I read an article these days about Iran's Revolutionary Guard, they are refered to as "elite." I think they are a bunch of nutcases like Saddam's "elite" Republican Guard. Also, if they are "elite" what are we?

 

[mtsupilot376]

They wear dark robes and ride racing camels

 

[414Flyer]

Appparently based on a photo from Iran of a multiple missles being launched, they have good photoshop skills too!

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0gjafLz8Zg5wW/missiles_iran

 

[cjdriver]

You sure those weren't from Mosad?

 

[tomgoodman]

Armed with exploding pies

Does anyone know exactly what makes Iran's Revolutionary Guard "elite?" Just about every time I read an article these days about Iran's Revolutionary Guard, they are refered to as "elite."

That's to distinguish them from the Revolutionary Buffoon Guards, a different squad. :nuts:

 

[Dizel8]

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[SIG600]

Ya just what improvement did they make? Another vert stab? Is that really all they've got?

 

[Mamma]

Ya just what improvement did they make? Another vert stab? Is that really all they've got?

Well, the resounding fact that their pilots are "elite" should be enough to send shivers down your spine should you ever have to go up against them with anything in our inventory. I am sure the media knows something we don't on just how elite these guys are.

The one saving grace we all have is Israel will probably not leave any of them alive.

 

[AIR2MUD]

Well, the resounding fact that their pilots are "elite" should be enough to send shivers down your spine should you ever have to go up against them with anything in our inventory. I am sure the media knows something we don't on just how elite these guys are.

The one saving grace we all have is Israel will probably not leave any of them alive.

I can't be sure, but I think you're being sarcastic here.

At least I hope you are.

Just in case you're not, I would put their most 'elite' fighter pilot up against any of our average joe bag o'donut LTs who's been out of the FTU for about a year in a LGPOS (F-16 to the uninitiated), sit back, and watch the hilarity ensue.

As far as the media knowing something we (and I take 'we' as meaning the average citizen) do not, referencing 414's comment, the AP and the New York Times and whoever else published that photo knows (or at least thinks they know) that many Americans are sheeple. That goes double for many in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. Exposure to and the perceived need for 24-hour news services has changed the business of what used to be journalism dramatically.

The media is in the business of making the news and altering public perception at the very least. At worst, some of what the 'media' puts out there is really, truly, treason.

As far as Israel and what the future holds, go check your magic 8 ball.

And if you did mean to be sarcastic - ha ha!!!!

 

[MarineGrunt]

I will not allow anyone to bomb Iran for another 3 weeks until I'm home and at the beach.... then... have at it boys!