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Originally posted by Tancred
reply to post by FlyersFan
I would have to say that just because their ancestors are buried somewhere entitles them to nothing, by that logic American Indians should put white people on reservations around the original 13 colonies.
Anyone with half a brain can see there is something else going on here, look at Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya, and everyone else who is not in bed with the US Government. You think its a coincidence that the US is just out there taking out countries that don't agree left and right and throwing whatever reasons they want to rally the average joe behind them.
I agree with the OP, Iran has every right to a nuclear weapon, if for no other reason than prevention, if they have it, Israel would think twice about using their own.
Originally posted by MindBodyAndSoul
reply to post by My.mind.is.mine
The OP is beyond disillusioned. It's the new "fad" to say Iran is this innocent child being bullied, all while it is threatening the sovereignty of multiple Nation's. Yes the U.S. and Israel are not innocent either, but to take the stance you're trying, is just absurd. Age a little, learn a little.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
As I said .. it's all there but you are closing your eyes to it for some reason
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
And as I said, there is absolutely no proof of Iranian sponsored terrorism in USA or South America.
You can't find any proven incidents so you just go and tell me that it's all over the news
And as I said .. you have already seen the information but have rejected it for some reason.
Iran sponsors Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the al-Mahdi army.
Iran Sponsors State Terrorism
State Sponsors of Terrorism
Iran Leading State Sponsor of Terror
Hezbollah also carried out terrorist attacks in Argentina,[45] and killed 241 Americans in the 1983 suicide bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut.[46] On Aug. 21, Iranian President Ahmadinejad nominated Ahmad Vahidi, wanted for his part in planning the 1994 Argentinean attack that killed 85 at a Jewish community center, as defense minister.[47]
Hezbollah is very active in Venezuela, Bolivia and Uruguay, as well as other Latin American countries, seeking to plan new attacks against Israeli or Jewish targets in the continent.[48] In 2009, the anti-American Hugo Chavez of Venezuela continued to strengthen his ties with Iran.[49] Additionally, Hezbollah has been using Mexican smuggling routes, to smuggle drugs and people into the United States, in order to bring in money to finance terrorist operations.
Iran is Leading State Sponsor of Terrorism Again
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism Daniel Benjamin said the international community is increasingly alert to Iranian threats and is working to disrupt them.
"We are deeply concerned about Iran's activities on its own through the IRGC Quds Force, and also together with Hezbollah as they pursue destabilizing activities around the globe," said Benjamin.
The annual terrorism report says a September plot last year to kill Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Washington "underscored anew Iran's interest in using international terrorism - including in the United States - to further its foreign policy goals." It says Iran is training Hamas and Taliban militants in Afghanistan, as well as allowing al-Qaida to use its territory to funnel materiel and personnel to South Asia.
etc etc etc. Educate yourself. To think Iran is innocent and doesn't have it's nose in everyone else's business .. or that it's just sitting there without nefarious plans around the world ... that's just absurd.
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
-Iran says they aren't trying to develop nuclear weapons.
IF they are, why is that a problem?
Originally posted by NavyDoc
Originally posted by furono
Not really. Sure, ok YEARS ago, some could apply but America grew and changed, Middle East stays in the dark ages never changing or growing mentally.
Stoning people to death.
Forcing women to cover faces and unequal laws toward women,
Homosexuality a crime.
Encouraging kids and grown ups to blow themselves up thinking that they go on to be saints.
Women can't drive.
Women killed if they have an affair.
The general population thinking it's ok to kill innocent human beings over a cause. ** Yes I think American government thinks it's ok to do this, but not the population. That's what makes us different and is key.
the list goes on and on....
That's one thing that I find a bit confusing about the left, they support a country/countries that are everything they claim to be against:mis-treatment of women, lack of gay rights, theocratic rule, etc. IMHO, so many have such a blind hatred for the US and the West and the free market, that they are willing to turn a blind eye to such things as long as it is against the US. This is rather silly, as they have much more freedom in the US than they would in many of these places.
Originally posted by IsraeliGuy
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
-Iran says they aren't trying to develop nuclear weapons.
IF they are, why is that a problem?
I've only had to read this far to see where this thread is going.
If you don't see a highly problematic issue, with the potential to spark WW3, in the fact that a nation declares it builds nuclear reactors for peaceful purposes but eventually builds a nuclear weapon, then you are biased beyond control.
You may say Israel has done it secretly as well, but the difference is that this secrecy was nothing but a sheet in which most of the world's then superpowers (financial, military) actually helped them. Not only that, but also Israel was never led under a fanatic religious leadership.
And if that isn't enough, it has passed the test of time in which they didn't use any nuke even when they were facing an existential threat (multiple armies attacked all at once).
Obviously you side with the Iranians (that's okay for itself), but even in a case of an Iranian nuclear strike against Israel you will have an excuse to justify it. It's a chain of excuses, and it goes like so;
A. Iran says they aren't trying to develop a nuke.
B. Even if they are developing a nuke, they have their right and it's only for deterrence. Besides Israel has some too!
C. (If they launch it) Iran has the right to shoot it's own made weapons, and Zionism is a plague so they did the world a favor.
Adding to the mix the fact that Iran is a theocracy that has stated numerous times it's desire to wipe the Israelis off the map, and it's only logical to try and prevent it. You, ofcourse, who wishes to see Israel burn to the ground, have no problems with an Iranian nuke.
Also, whether they said Israel should be wiped off or Zionist regime or whatever - that doesn't matter squat when you're building and aiming a nuclear weapon at that area. People use the idiotic excuse of "oh he didn't say that", as if the nuclear payload has a way to distinct between and Israeli and a Zionist, or as if they are going to launch a small one at the Knesset alone.
Originally posted by michaelbrux
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
Originally posted by michaelbrux
Iran played a part in the creation of the Zionist regime to cover up its own past crimes.
you wouldn't understand so we'll have to sit back and watch this play out.
when no war occurs...all their crap will begin seeping from every hole in their decrepit body.
No links........ At all???
And what exactly would I "not understand"???
I didn't see any links posted in the OP, so I just assumed this would be a thread with discussion involving original thought and opinions.
what you wouldn't understand is what it looks like when a nation must cover up its own crimes...murders, attempted murders, kidnapping, rapes...etc. etc....Iran is hiding dead bodies and a fake war with Israel and the West was part of their plan long ago and is the only way they have a chance to hide the evidence...
Charging ahmadinejad with a crime is unimportant...Iran is on trial in a higher court and is facing a death penalty.
edit on 26-9-2012 by michaelbrux because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by milominderbinder
Originally posted by michaelbrux
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
Originally posted by michaelbrux
Iran played a part in the creation of the Zionist regime to cover up its own past crimes.
you wouldn't understand so we'll have to sit back and watch this play out.
when no war occurs...all their crap will begin seeping from every hole in their decrepit body.
No links........ At all???
And what exactly would I "not understand"???
I didn't see any links posted in the OP, so I just assumed this would be a thread with discussion involving original thought and opinions.
what you wouldn't understand is what it looks like when a nation must cover up its own crimes...murders, attempted murders, kidnapping, rapes...etc. etc....Iran is hiding dead bodies and a fake war with Israel and the West was part of their plan long ago and is the only way they have a chance to hide the evidence...
Charging ahmadinejad with a crime is unimportant...Iran is on trial in a higher court and is facing a death penalty.
edit on 26-9-2012 by michaelbrux because: (no reason given)
So what? Why should we care if Iran is killing it's own citizens? Why should we care if Iran is killing Israeli citizens?
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
Soooo... You see Iran GETTING a nuke as the spark that starts WW3.... but not Iran getting bombed preemptively...? How does that work?
But you are right. I'd choose Iran over Israel any day.....
Originally posted by IsraeliGuy
Originally posted by My.mind.is.mine
Soooo... You see Iran GETTING a nuke as the spark that starts WW3.... but not Iran getting bombed preemptively...? How does that work?
But you are right. I'd choose Iran over Israel any day.....
I'm a realist. Of course bombing Iran potentially has a chance of sparking WW3, but it is much smaller than Iran obtaining, not to mention shooting a nuke.
I don't wanna go all political here so I'll make it short - Many of you Iranian/Syrian supporters claimed that once the west intervenes in one of these countries the Russians are going to intervene as well. Well, Syria basically proved that the Russians are all talk and are in no shape or form able to instigate a great war. They aren't going to risk it all for an ally which is more of a business partner than an ally. A business partner which has already did it's fair share of purchasing.
As much as you hoped Russia to 'help out an ally', they did and are doing nothing to help Syria out, unless you call evacuating troops a helpful gesture. Nothing different is going to happen if Iran is attacked. They may spew out some rhetoric but when push comes to shove they know perfectly well to covertly switch to passive mode, if you know what I mean.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
Originally posted by openyourmind1262
Look at the chart on this thread about the base's. Now post me a chart of all the Iranian base's that exist, outside of Irans borders. Please.
Just checked
. Yup the majority of those countries are Islamic and many of them according to wikileaks have asked the US to take out Iran, So far, three POTUS have refused their request. Clinton, Bush and now Obamaedit on 26-9-2012 by SLAYER69 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by openyourmind1262
This is so damn stupid. One country with proven track record of non-aggression ( IRAN ) One country with a proven track record of aggression ( AMERICA). One country has nukes and has used them ( AMERICA) and one who wants nuclear energy ( IRAN). One country who allready has nuclear energy ( AMERICA).
I say freak it, give everybody a damn nuclear weapon. It's a damn stupid arguement. It;s like me & mymindismine sitting in a room full of gasoline and argueing over who has the most matches. It's stupid because it only takes one match and we both are toast.
IMHO the next time we see the use of a nuclear weapon. It will be at the hands of Israel. Their paranoid stance on everthing will push the little red button.