tazzygirl
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Israel has been claiming Iran is trying to manufacture nuclear weapons since 1996, the claims usually accompanied by implicit or explicit threats to attack Iran. It's simply hilarious to see that when the Iranians throw a bit of vitriol back at the State that has been threatening to bomb it for 16 years, the Iranians are accused of disturbing the peace. Oh hell, tweak, they both are, and have been, for a long, long time. quote:
Since 1996, Israel has invaded its neighbours - both north Lebanon, and south Gaza - on multiple occasions. During this period Iran has attacked precisely NO ONE. Israel is currently the only nuclear-armed State in the region. Whether this issue would exist if Israel wasn't nuclear-armed is an interesting question. Just as interesting a question would be if Iran had nuclear arms, would they have been as eager to attack or remained as peaceful as you present them to be? quote:
The proposition that Iran, poorly armed and geographically remote from Israel, the regions dominant military force with the most experienced, technologically advanced, best equipped and ruthless military, poses a military threat to Israel's existence is just plain silly. Then why the threat? quote:
There are a number of peaceful solutions to the current impasse available. AFAIK, Israel is straining at the leash to get the OK form Obama to attack Iran and not pursuing any diplomatic solution. It has shown zero interest in one of the peace proposals - all the States in the region agreeing to make the region a nuclear weapons free zone. Iran agrees with this proposal. A cynic could comment that Israel's motivation has less to do with the improbable event of an Iranian attack than preserving its military (nuclear) edge over its perceived enemies. Of which the western allies of Israel are pushing to find at this point. quote:
All of this sidesteps the obvious questions: According to Pancetta, the US Sec for Defence, Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons. If this is true, then why are the war drums beating? Hasn't anyone learnt a single lesson from the last time we were told about WMDs in the region? Any one wish to re-visit the Iraq debacle? Is it OK to bomb another country on suspicion? DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American and European officials said Friday that a mission by international nuclear inspectors to Tehran this week had failed to address their key concerns, indicating that Iran’s leaders believe they can resist pressure to open up the nation’s nuclear program. The assessment came as Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at the United States, vowing to retaliate against oil sanctions and threats of military action and warning that any attack “would be 10 times worse for the interests of the United States” than it would be for Iran. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/04/world/middleeast/irans-supreme-leader-threatens-retaliation-against-attack.html BRUSSELS (AP) – U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta won't dispute a report that he believes Israel may attack Iran this spring in an attempt to set back the Islamic republic's nuclear program. Panetta was asked by reporters to comment on a Washington Post opinion column by David Ignatius that said Panetta believes there isa "strong likelihood" that Israel will attack in April, May or June. Ignatius did not say who told him this. Asked whether he disputes the report, Panetta said, "No, I'm just not commenting." He added, "What I think and what I view, I consider that to be an area that belongs to me and nobody else." He noted that Israel has stated publicly that it is considering military action against Iran. He said the U.S. has "indicated our concerns." http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-02-02/panetta-israel-iran-attack/52939426/1 Seems to me he is not discounting the reports. However, I have yet to see anyone call for the bombing of Iran. Seems like an awful lot of threats from a peaceful country, no?
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Telling me to take Midol wont help your butthurt. RIP, my demon-child 5-16-11 Duchess of Dissent 1 Dont judge me because I sin differently than you. If you want it sugar coated, dont ask me what i think! It would violate TOS.
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