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In reply to the discussion: Iran would be stupid not to develop an atomic weapon [View all]Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)82. Plus didn't Israel
bomb Iran's nuclear facility's a little while ago?
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Wrong. Hezbollah was created by Israel when they invaded Lebanon and didn't leave
eridani
Jan 2012
#62
Yes, but Mossadegh's administration was a legitimate gov't that was WRONGLY targeted........
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#67
Your post falls squarely within the proud progressive tradition of arguing for nuclear proliferation
RZM
Jan 2012
#2
I do feel America and Israel to blame for Iran's alleged desire to pursue nuclear weapons
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2012
#6
Is the tone of your post meant to imply that Iran isn't to be allowed to "want" as do other nations?
LooseWilly
Jan 2012
#74
Sure, Iran WAS peaceful.........under Mossadegh. And look what happened to him.
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#95
My my sir, you have certainly struck a mighty blow against fascist hunters!...
LooseWilly
Jan 2012
#77
Oops, sorry, not being sarcastic. It really does express something I couldn't put my finger on.
joshcryer
Jan 2012
#46
That's sort of how I feel about it. Iraq was the stabilizing factor in that region.
HopeHoops
Jan 2012
#4
They're just as stupid as any other backward country that is run by a theocracy
slackmaster
Jan 2012
#17
I mis-read your subject line originally as saying they would be stupid TO develop an atomic weapon
slackmaster
Jan 2012
#30
Pardon me for erring by assuming that the idea suggested in the OP's subject line was sane.
slackmaster
Jan 2012
#92
But..but...we would never actually use our nuclear weapons on innocent people...oh, wait.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#21
By that measure, if the Vietnamese had nuked San Francisco it would have been OK.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#36
If the Vietnamese had the capability to nuke San Francisco, that would've been their prerogative
Hippo_Tron
Jan 2012
#113
I certainly do hope that the Iranian people would be able to oust these horrible bastards.....
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#66
The idea of the only country with a history of dropping nukes on civilians tells others
Bonobo
Jan 2012
#49
Ok, assuming Iran even intends to develop nuclear weapons, which isn't given, and can bomb Haifa...
LooseWilly
Jan 2012
#81
I can't help but think the oil companies are actually going to side with Iran, if possible.
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#98
Certainly good protection for presidents/dictators but don't do much for real people. North Korea
pampango
Jan 2012
#52
"Worked well for North Korea"n politicians/family of dictators; not so well for NK people.
pampango
Jan 2012
#88
North Korea already had conventional weapons to serioulsy hurt Tokyo and Seoul
Hippo_Tron
Jan 2012
#114
It's not the nukes themselves, you are correct. However, it IS the intent which is the threat......
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#100
And that's why I would rather see peaceful revolution in that nation instead of war. nt
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#109
You can't be president without swearing allegiance to the military-industrial complex
eridani
Jan 2012
#97
Well, the part about Iran not having invaded anyone since 1829 is true....
AverageJoe90
Jan 2012
#120
I think all nations should have them, especially if they are rich with resources, as a detterent
got root
Jan 2012
#86
I wonder what the response would be if the discussion were on Israel's right to have the bomb n/t
Leopolds Ghost
Jan 2012
#118
Israel's getting tense, wants one in self-defense. The Lord's our shepherd, says the Psalm,
slackmaster
Jan 2012
#125