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a reply to: Sublimecraft
Anyway, the nuclear deal is for Iran to allow weapons inspectors into their facilities in exchange for the lifting of Sanctions.
Makes no sense and I don't believe the Obama administration is setting Iran up for failure with this deal.
a nuclear bomb
I am talking about a small weapon
originally posted by: Revolution9
a reply to: olddognewtricks
You're completely wrong.
Those who back Israel and pull all the strings have decided to lift sanctions on Iran and Iran have agreed not to do any naughty nuclear mischief in return, but only for ten years. Netanyahu will moan on and on about it because that is his job, but he has no choice but to be on board no matter how reluctantly. Iran has been spared the fate of Iraq, for now.
Your words suggest that you believe Israel carried out the terror attacks against the United States of America, who just so happen to be Israel's closest ally and protector, without whom Israel would be finished. I don't think so.
originally posted by: destroydestroydestroy
originally posted by: Revolution9
a reply to: olddognewtricks
You're completely wrong.
Those who back Israel and pull all the strings have decided to lift sanctions on Iran and Iran have agreed not to do any naughty nuclear mischief in return, but only for ten years. Netanyahu will moan on and on about it because that is his job, but he has no choice but to be on board no matter how reluctantly. Iran has been spared the fate of Iraq, for now.
Your words suggest that you believe Israel carried out the terror attacks against the United States of America, who just so happen to be Israel's closest ally and protector, without whom Israel would be finished. I don't think so.
No, you are completely wrong. Well, not completely, but you are wrong on Israel's backers, especially in America, choosing Iran over Israel.
Evangelical Christians in America are diehard supporters of Israel, but for reasons other than most may think. To put it simply, there are many wealthy, radical Christian powers in American politics who want Israel to engage in a war with Iran. This war, according to their baseless, imbecilic beliefs, will lead to the battle of Armageddon, wipe out some two-thirds of the Israeli population, trigger the rapture, and usher in the second coming of Christ.
These nut-jobs have snugly secured themselves a high seat in American politics; all that belligerent rhetoric about how Israel is our greatest ally, and the ridiculous amount of aid we give to Israel to build a robust war machine, is a directly related to this Evangelical Christian prophecy of rapture.
Of course, Israel recognizes how bat-s*** insane and moronic the Evangelical Christian lobby in America is, and they really play into their agenda. For Israel, it's a ton of easy support, for mentally impaired ultra-conservative Christians in America, it's the second coming of Jesus.
Anyway, the point being that, even though American politics is somewhat divided on their die-hard support for Israel, it is very unpopular to speak publicly against Israel; it will likely result in you losing your seat in public office. However, actions speak louder than words. We see some of our elected officials putting Israel aside to further international relations with Iran, a country who has not invaded another country in centuries. We also see others fighting the deal like rabid curs, screaming that Israel's safety is compromised and spreading propaganda about Iran being a terrorist state.
Iran developing a nuclear weapon is not the end of the world. Pakistan, a country with an abhorrent human rights record and well documented ties to terrorism, has nukes. Israel, a war-crazed nation with genocidal tendencies, has nukes. Iran is pretty tame in comparison to both.
originally posted by: olddognewtricks
a reply to: Rocker2013
Israel is more advanced than IS in terms of Intel. I am talking real and effective intelligence, clandestine operations, and subterfuge. Our CIA is a complete joke and has been caught with its pants down time and time again from the Bay of Pigs all the way up to 911 and"weapons of mass destruction." Israel on the other hand has been perfecting the dark arts since Begin was making DIY 9mm bullets out of lip sick cases back in the 1940's.