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Former US Intelligence official: Israel will attack Iran
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 21.12.07, 12:01
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91. Dear Rick
Shir   (12.21.07)
Remember that not all Iranians in Iran are as nice as the Iranians in your country. Many Iranians do support their government and are anti-Israeli and anti-American. Not suggesting that they all are.. Maybe it´s 50/50. But to say that all Iranians are against the government, that´s not true. There are still many mad, radical Islamists among common Iranians who would like to see Iran expanding and invading the Persian Gulf. Don´t forget the 1979 hostage crisis and the degrading humiliation that Iranians put those people through. In a documentary I watched about it, it seemed like those people really enjoyed humiliating their victims. Pure evil.
92. Israel left to do worlds bloody work
Johnson ,   USA   (12.22.07)
93. English Guy (is not english at all) Lies in every post
jack bauer   (12.22.07)
in 19 you say that terry called for the death of hundreds if not thousands Israelis. LIE #1 he didnt, in fact he supports taking action against Iran, before they can carry out their stated goal of destroying Israel. I also support the premptive action to prevent their reactors from going online. you say then that its the greatest piece of antisemitism blah blah... LIE#2 anti semitism? It would be to say nothing about the threat that achamdijad stated telling the world about the plan to eliminate Israel. So you are the anti semite, not terry....who does not want to simply stand by and allow the mass murder of jews. you say not many people call for the deaths of their countrymen? LIE#3 Terry didnt, he want to try and prevent that.....but you seem to wish that with every post, you anti semite you say he is every day more murderous in his crude islamophobia LIE#4 Not only is he not murderous, retrograde, or islamophobic, but he is the opposite Firstly he comes up with ideas that most politically correct apperatchniks have never ever dreamed of.....and states pretty clearly most of the time truth, which can be hard for anti semites like yourself to swallow. He does not advocate mass murder as you would have other believe, and as for islamophobia....that would mean literally "a unfounded fear" Firstly him stating how islam is muderous shows that he is not afraid of them, even though they would like to punish him for saying that (most likely with capital punishment) And anyone with a brain can see by the suicide bombings plane bombings bus bombings train bombings etc....that all have people professing to be true moslems commiting those acts. That justifes any and all fear that ANYONE might have concerning islamics. The last LIE in #19 is the rehashing of lie#3 and the claim of terrys patent ugly ignorance Well I for one can tell you that he is far superior to you in knowledge, class, and facts presented in his TBs. You never present facts. All you ever do is LIE and claim a bunch of anti semitic nonsense
94. #91 shir
jack bauer   (12.22.07)
there are many persians that do not obsess about america and israel. They should not be all lumped into one pot Mind you even if it were only 20% of them that are open minded and not warmongering, that still comes out to a bunch of people. They should not have to pay for what the political masters say and do. Remember that speakingout over there can result in hanging or worse there are islamic police everywhere watching what you wear, whose hand you hold, what music you listen to, what internet site you go to....etc Compared to arabs the persians in general are quite easy to get along with it is the islamic leadership that is the problem and unfortunately the everyday folks may suffer from what they do, both from their own govt. and from what outsiders may try and do
95. POOR OLD MAHMOOD - CANT TAKE THE TRUTH :-)
(12.22.07)
You are the "dreamer" here mate. Arab hegemony will be stopped. Your friends aren't known for either real brains, commonsense, accepting reality, telling the truth, wanting freedom ...and lastly REAL COURAGE. They are GUTLESS and its only a matter of time before they go down in another screaming arab "victory".
96. If Israel is itching to join the ranks of ...
Persian CAT   (12.22.07)
the suicide bombers by attacking Iran, let it. Apparently Israel has learned nothing from its past defeats.
97. Who is the invader?
Persian CAT   (12.22.07)
That's the real question. Iran is surrounded by countries whihc are invaded by the US or Israel, both invaders have been saber rattling against Iran almost on daily basis. Iran has the right to protect itself as are others. How many times has Iran invaded Lebanon, Afghanistan and Iraq? How many times Israel has tried to invade Lebanon and Gaza? Who encouraged the US to invade Iraq? What is you proof that Iran is involved in Chechnia? I don't know what the Japanes are feeding you but based on you post, you are dumbing down the whole island.
98. #83 Danny
Lev Bronstein ,   Moscow, Russia   (12.22.07)
First of Daniel, there is no Iranian nuke program, only the dellusions of your president (I presume you are an American due to your ignorance of world affairs and relationships) and those of the war mongers of Israel. I merely suggested that to curb US and Israeli aggression in the region, that Russia and Iran form an mutual defense pact to solidify our relationships as major world oil producing nations and to deter the reckless Israeli regime from starting a major war.
99. The sooner, the better
Barry ,   Tokyo   (12.22.07)
The Iranian Chimpanzie is bluffing. Tiny Israel will leave the ego-inflated Iranians humiliated.
100. Shir, you speak without wisdom and tact
Jake   (12.22.07)
Queen Elizabeth I never lost a war; she defeated the Ahmenadinejad of her day, the fundamentalist crackpot King Philip II of Spain who tried to invade England. I hope Israel could reduplicate her efforsts in any future confrontation with the madman. However, unlike you, she said "I do not like wars. They have uncertain outcomes." You seem to be praying for war from the luxury of Santa Claus' humble abode. Not very smart.
101. Lev Bronstein, the real warmonger
Jake   (12.22.07)
"I think that Israelis know that their little nation could be turned to molten glass 10 times over by just one Russian submarine and they would stop their reckless aggression for good. But if not, which Israeli town should go first?" How's that ice pick sitting there, buddy? Your ultimate wet dream seems to be to recreate the Soviet Union, but this time not as a Cold War superpower but as a nuke-spewing rabid dog. I hope that the 80 million victims of Murderous Communism are haunting you nightly, and that you get no rest. Stalin did at least one good thing in his life. Let's drink to that. I'll bring the champagne. You can fetch the ice. ;-D
102. "Israel will score a hat trick in the next World Cup"
Jake   (12.22.07)
Words words. This ex-CIA official can talk a good game,but has his organization been right about anything in recent years, including the assessment that Iran abandoned its nuke plans? The truth is, a leadership which abandons its decision to build a few housing units in Har Homa due to pressure from Condy Rice is not the leadership capable of undertaking a mission of this caliber. Olmert ain't Sharon, as the 2006 war with Hizbullah proved beyond any doubt.
103. Muslim are intelligent
Iminabadmood ,   UK London   (12.22.07)
We are a non-aggresive people who help whole world, we invent solar technology, war machine, internet, and love all peoples, reeely looking forward to 72 virgin too.
104. Promises Promises
steve from raleigh   (12.22.07)
Liberals, radicals, anarchists, trust fund Islamic apologists in the west have been literally promising an American and/or Israeli attack on Iran 7am tomorrow morning for sure, bet the farm no doubts I have proof every day for the last 4 years straight. At what point do we recognize that it's not us that want a war but the far left who see it as a vindication of their utter hatred of Israel and the US?
105. Excuse Me?
Sherry Moe ,   Vashon USA   (12.22.07)
{{Jews believe in the sanctity of life }} Tell that to all the Palestinian families in Gaza.
106. Israel won't attack
jorge   (12.22.07)
Say Israel does attack. Even if they do find a suitable air route and drop nuclear weapons on predominately civilian areas in order to make 'sure' they hit all the targets, it would still mean the end of Israel, as EVERY muslim in the world would feel obligated to take revenge. Israel will learn to live without its monopoly, trust me.
107. reply to 72
LARRY ,   USA   (12.22.07)
400 NUKES HEADED FOR MOSCOW AND SOUTHERN RUSSIA WILL BE UNLEASHED AT THE MOMENT RISSIA LAUNCHES .THAT IS A FACT IN THE IDF DOOMSDAY PLAN SO ENJOY YOUR GLASS OF TEA MY SOVIET OOPS RUSSIAN FRIEND
108. #72 - Hey Leiba, you meant 'Kursk'???
Arthur ,   SF, CA   (12.22.07)
Eat some more pickles....
109. For Tom #87
Sadhasiv ,   Washington DC, USA   (12.22.07)
You do remember that something similar was attempted before--in 1952, when CIA actually overthrew Moussadegh? OK, he wasn't a mullah (it actually pleased the mullahs that he was overthrown, as he was "secular socialistic"), but CIA's replacement of him with Shah provided fuel for mullahs to stoke national fire. However, the CIA could do a "one-step" approach where the mullahs are removed, and the situation is allowed to simply "sort itself out". As far as getting a "normal" state, please define "normal" in Muslim Muddle East nations--it certainly is NOT a democracy!
110. israel will lose and all the jews will be
tea man ,   marjayoun   (12.22.07)
naked and exposed the pandora box will be open the risk of facing 450 million shia world wide by 25 million jews world wide say it all
111. 6 millions of jews threatened of destruction
gil ,   city of david   (12.22.07)
Again the story is repeating itself Again the BIG nations are making the same mistake : Do nothing..... Because of oil & economy interests 6 millions of jews and 50 millions of arabs are threatened by these ayatollahs fanatic gang created by the CIA to stop Communism invasion .... CIA has did a bad job promoting Khomeini , they should solve their problem .. They created their Frankstein ... USA must solve the problem NOW Hope Bush will make better than its predecessors 65 years ago at least assist israel young generation soldiers to avoid 2nd shoa and millions of death because CIA built Golem Nothing to do with islam religion, the world is facing a new hitler and CIA built frankstein shalom and salam
112. #65 LOL!!
(12.22.07)
the original book of zohar has todays nr's written in it, it was written by shimon bar yochai's student. and im talking about the ORIGINAL book, not the translated one. haha u guys are pure idiots! arabs invented nr's lololololol tell me another joke what arabs invented is maybe riding camels and dig holes for water or oil, but not more than that!
113. #82, not true
Danny   (12.22.07)
I have NEVER read a post where you have expressed any kind of condemnation of Palestinian "resistance". You have ONLY ever attacked Israel. That is not being against war or death. Thats being anti something else.
114. DANNY IS OBSSESSED...............#70
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (12.21.07)
Danny,I did never add anything more than to point out to people like you not to underestimate any country.You seem to be losing track of events just a year back.Theoratically,you and your likes can remain confident of what is to come if adventurism becomes the order of the day.I have to believe and write what I think will be the consequence.Instigating Shias in Iraq and the smiliar stories is your prediction and its limited affect.However, I feel reluctant to add anything.Read and understand the unfolding events in the coming months.
115. Iran attack
GUH   (12.22.07)
'Israel is not going to allow its nuclear monopoly to be threatened'; these words speak for thousands of others that can be said on this article. And once the "Iranian threat" is "liquidated", once Iran falls into the same chaos as the "threats" before it, one question remains: what will be the next threat?
116. 94
Shir   (12.22.07)
You might say that because you are a man. Most Iranian men are disgusting, they harass women and they think they are fully entitled to do so and don´t respect Jewish or Christian women at all. I don´t really know any other Arabs except a few Palestinians, so I´m not sure about them. But the Palestinians I have met, have behaved respectfully. But of cource its easy for you to say that Iranians are nice people, cause you are a man. And by the way, do you think that minority of Iranians are able to overthrow their leader? They are too weak to do anything significant in their country and they can´t do anything about the nuclear program either. So basically whether they exist or not, doesn´t even matter.
117. A New Iraq: the Implication for U.S...
Ibrahim ,   Egypt   (12.22.07)
the problem is if israel will attack Iran....the iranians will first attack the US bases in the Gulk countries...then the israeli cities...so the israelis will be implicating the americans in a new war in the region....so I give my advice to the americans.....You americans will be implicating...indirectly....I am laughing so much on any american says we are against an attack on Iran...and we don't want to sacrifice our soldiers and so on...heh you will do.....so let me warn the americans.....except if they are agreeing to such scenarios!!!! You american people must think in such scenarios....the american people must wake up early..coz I know all of you don't want such a war....this time the conflict will show us who is smarter...US or Israel. Haman Ibrahim, Cairo..
118. true theory..
Ibrahim ,   Egypt   (12.22.07)
I think we really need in our people and countries in the middle east..a new Hitler to purify us according to certain standards and requirements..e.g education.., technology..mental status..it is a painful theory at first but surely will serve the next powerful generations... Haman Ibrahim,
119. So will you attack or not?
Damir ,   Russia   (12.22.07)
120. In response to Iranian comment.
Mike Peppers ,   Arizona, USA   (12.22.07)
This is just another article proving that US is abandoning Israel. (Written by Hilda) (Response) The U.S did not build Israel in the first place Britain did; and I would say that the feeling around here is that we need to 'part' ways simply because the U.S needs oil and the Arabs have the goods. -- And Iran did not threaten the U.S nor does it have the capability to do so even with a nuclear weapon. Not too mention that Israel seems to have war after war after war - bah. Money not morality is the primary commerce of the U.S - Thomas Jefferson.
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