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In reply to the discussion: Peretz: It Would Be Better If US Struck Iran [View all]jwirr
(39,215 posts)14. I can see why they would feel that way but I doubt if it would make much difference - the world
see our connections and not much else. Plus if we should do this what is to keep Iran from using Israel as a surrogate target to strike back at us? Israel is much closer and easier to reach.
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I do not doubt that he did. My post was a response to the assertion that we should attack Iran on
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#15
You got that right, China will stop NK. Why not let the nations in Iran's backyard handle this?
freshwest
Mar 2012
#20
You are aware that No US intelligence agency say the Iran has a nuclear program aren't you?
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#43
Sure they dont have them "yet" but its not out of the realm of possability that they could.
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#45
When you consider WE overthrew their legally elected President. I don't think we should be casting
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#50
Yes of course we did however the excuse of "but x did x so its ok that I shot your dog"
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#51
Please tell me "what Iran has done" to have you so concerned? They have no Nuke. They have no prog
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#54
Fact the US has a larger number and higher percentage of people jailed than any other country.
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#56
Well then, no strike against Iran, because we also need to think about the day after....
peacebird
Mar 2012
#2
I can see why they would feel that way but I doubt if it would make much difference - the world
jwirr
Mar 2012
#14
Right now I'm reading John Burdett's "Vulture Peak." You can stow your Old Testament.
argyl
Mar 2012
#33
Ah, one who believes Jewish lives are more special than those in the USA, yet this isn't racist.
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#39
Your (hopefully very very short) stay at this forum should be quite entertaining. Please do go on.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#29
I don't know who Fredda Weinberg is, but it looks like she needs another.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#61
In terms of the ME the US and Israel are the same entity and everyone knows it. n/t
Monk06
Mar 2012
#25
Similarly, it would be better if other person did my work while I get the payment.
2ndAmForComputers
Mar 2012
#28
"Israel doesn't need to be confronted by the whole Muslim world" YES, THEY DO. PRECISELY THAT.
saras
Mar 2012
#46
Brings back memories: Israel To U.S.: Don't Delay Iraq, Sharon Government Urges Prompt Action
Purveyor
Apr 2012
#71
how about if we compromise and send bandidos with bandoliers and knives between their teeth?
NuttyFluffers
Apr 2012
#75