Originally posted by Djarums
What amazes me here is that this comment came from a man who has always been a dove. This isn't Sharon saying this, or Netanyahu, or anyone else who
can be called a warmonger. This is Peres.
It just brings to mind that perhaps Israel got tired of Iran's pathetic rhetoric which is actually reminiscent of a 3rd grader yelling "I can kick
your butt" at the other children in the park.
I disagree, I don't think the rhetoric of Nejad is either stupid, pathetic or childish. I think first of all the rhetoric does what very few Middle
Eastern leaders have done, but what has been happening to them as well as their faith. That is that is serves as a kind of serious and severe
propaganda. Even the way he said it has even garnered support from many in the West, who have challenged the mainstream beliefs about Israel.
It pulls the middle eastern people on his side making it even more costly for the stooge leaders, especially the Arab leaders to go against them. It
stops the middle eastern people from rushing to except Israel's existence which means the same thing for their leaders. Israel's existence or the
acceptance of it is a fragile thing, but because of alot of convincing propaganda, many people were getting ready to accept them, now it's very
difficult.
It sends a warning to the other warmongering state which is Israel. Before Nejad became president and when Iran was more appeasing Israel was calling
for a war, now they have to think will there be consequences. The consequences are deeper then in the region. I read an article where they expressed
regret at bush claiming that the main reason for the war was Israel. They felt it would bring backlash against Israel. But those calling for war
have to think about the consequences on a deep scale. If Iran goes down their obviously taking people with them.
[edit on 8-5-2006 by NeoQuest]