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NNN0LHI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 06:58 AM
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Oh, Christ. Crazy Condoleezza has given Iran another ultimatum
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/rice-gives-iranians-twoweek-ultimatum/1173489.aspx

Rice gives Iranians two-week ultimatum

BY LACHLAN CARMICHAEL
IN ABU DHABI

22/07/2008 12:00:00 AM

Iran has two weeks to respond seriously to an international offer to halt its sensitive nuclear work or face further ''punitive measures'', US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned.

Flying to the Middle East yesterday, Dr Rice sought to tighten the screws on the Iranian Government after taking the unprecedented step of sending a top US diplomat to meet Iran's chief negotiator, Saeed Jalili, at international talks in Geneva.

Until Saturday the US had refused to sit with Iran at such talks until Iran stopped enriching uranium, but the US changed course to show it was ''going the extra mile'' for a diplomatic solution.

Dr Rice told reporters on her flight to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, that the meeting had sent a ''very strong message to the Iranians that they can't go and stall ... and that they have to make a decision.


http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5244/is_200606/ai_n19648439

Washington Times, The, June, 2006

Rice presses Iran to respond to offer in 'weeks, not months'


THE WASHINGTON TIMES Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday said Iran had weeks, not months, to respond to U.S. and international incentives designed to persuade the Islamic republic to dismantle its nuclear program. "I'm not one for timelines and specific schedules, but I think it's fair to say that we really do have to have this settled over a matter of weeks, not months," Miss Rice said in an appearance on "Fox News Sunday." "We are absolutely satisfied with the commitments of our allies to a robust path in the Security ...

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hisownpetard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:02 AM
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1. Once again, BushCo is trying to out-Obama Obama. They must be scared out of their so-called
'minds' of President Obama.

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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:14 AM
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5. Obama is already more of a President than the war crimes outfit.
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bdamomma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:05 AM
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2. she will never stop doing the bidding for this thuggish regime.
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hisownpetard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:03 AM
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8. It still amazes me how many people Bush was able to find who were/are morally bankrupt
and willing to sell their souls.

I guess that's part of the Republican platform.
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jeff30997 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:05 AM
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3. Here we go again...
Same BS that for the bloodbath in Iraq.I feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day.


Rice =
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FloridaJudy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:07 AM
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4. Condi, do us all a favor
And stick a sock in it. Haven't you neo-cons done enough damage already?

I will be so grateful when that Whole Sick Crew is finally turned out of office!
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:15 AM
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6. Condi needs to get this out of the way so she can spend more time with her shoes. n/t
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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:19 AM
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10. Exactly. Why doesn't she go shopping...
like a good little patriot?
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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 07:23 AM
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7. No one could ever have anticipated...
what a colossal failure Condi would be as the Homelander Secretary of State.

We need a competent American in that job.
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:17 AM
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9. I see Joe Biden as a perfect fit for that job...sigh....n/t
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PFunk Donating Member (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:46 AM
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11. I wonder how long before the big wigs behind Bushco will finially tell her to STFU.
I figure that day is comming soon.
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EnviroBat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:58 AM
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12. That stupid ass could get us killed if she doesn't shut her fucking mouth.
God help us. How much longer do we have to endure these retarded fuckers, and the damage they are doing to us in foreign relations?
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KansDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 08:59 AM
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13. She must get her ultimatums from the same Ultimatum Machine...
...that the Dems get theirs when Rove et al refuse to appear before Congress.
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Marie26 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 09:00 AM
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14. Her & what army?
We're not attacking Iran; the military heads won't allow it. (Thank God).
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Amonester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-22-08 09:07 AM
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15. CONdi thinks she is Queen of US.
:puke:

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