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US says forces to employ Israeli 'Arrow' in missile system
Associated Press
Published: 17.09.09, 20:11
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1. barak carter!
OZ   (09.17.09)
an incredibly flip flopping president, he proves to be a real cowerd who will back away from even the tinniest of fights or arguments. a weak american administration on all levels, can scribed the end of the great usa as we know it, god forbid.
2. This could prevent or at least delay war with the Russians
Rivkah   (09.17.09)
since putting a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe (Poland, etc) was in violation of the agreement US Presidents prior to President Bush the Younger had made. President Reagan made certain guarantees to Russia not to put NATO troops and defenses in the countries that border Russia when the Russians agreed to give more sovereignty to Eastern European nations and to take down the Berlin wall and allow the reunification of Germany. President Bush the Younger violated those agreements and put the USA in a collision course with Russia. Prime Minister Putin said in Pravda in late Spring early Summer 2008 that war with America was eminent. Perhaps this compromise will temper that rage and delay the war that will come eventually. Besides, Europe does not care about America and has not paid the USA back for the Marshall Plan that rebuilt Europe after WWII, so who cares if they get nuked by Russia and Iran? They want the USA to be at risk, but won't pay the bills even for the defense shield when they are the ones who can afford to pay back what they owe and also to pay for their own defenses. America should be paid for all its military expenses in defending Europe during and after WWII.
3. Scapping it is right
Brod ,   USA   (09.17.09)
This is the only thing that Obama has done right so far. But he should go beyond this. He should withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. This will save billions of dollars from being wasted into nothingness. American lives must never again be sacrificed for the Islamist-Jihadist world. The latter can go to Hell. As for Bin Laden and his thugs, America should wait until they come out of their hidings and armed UAVs should take care of them.
4. Just saving money for his defective "health" plan.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (09.17.09)
5. It seems all Israel's agitations and propaganda have...
Persian CAT   (09.17.09)
come to nothing.
6. there ya go, those who doubted . . .
don't say you werent ,   WARNED!   (09.17.09)
7. Thank M. Obama
V. Poutine   (09.17.09)
8. THIS IS GOOD NEWS! WELL DONE ISRAEL! YASHER KOACH!
stude ham   (09.17.09)
Something else in here ... the mitchell project is dead.
9. KInd of goes against Americans saying Israel gives nothing
William ,   Israel   (09.17.09)
A few vocal and blatantly ignorant Americans on this TB have voiced that our relation with the US is one-sided with the US getting nothing in return except dragged into wars on Israel's behalf. Here is a perfect example of how Israel and the US work together for the benefit of the US. Although, as one philosopher said, "you can't argue with an insane mind".
10. #5 - what israeli propaganda? Most comes from Mullahs
William ,   Israel   (09.17.09)
The Mullahs and their defunct regime constantly boast about their long-range capabilities, their advanced warhead systems that could send nukes or chemical payloads, and their open-policy of aiding global terrorist groups. Israel doesn't have to give intelligence on what the Mullahs constantly offer to the world as veiled threats. Then again, if they're lying like Saddam said he was on WMDs, they may find themselves in a world of sh*t by a fed-up world. Iran always shoots themselves - don't need Israel's help.
11. OChamberlain appeasing Putin endangers Israel more!
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (09.17.09)
Israel and Europe may be in greater danger from Obama's cowardly move. Obama believes that by caving in to Putin (who fought the missile program for many years), he will get Russia's help with Iran. Putin will stab Obama in the back just like Hitler did to Neville Chamberlain. Putin will now be emboldened to invade Eastern Europe (remember what he did in Georgia?) and to further assist Iran (the Russians just sold Iran missiles last week!). You can't stop bullies by being nice to them. Obama = Chamberlain, Russia and Iran = the axis of evil - and it is the 1930's all over again.
12. To: No. 5
Sarah B ,   New York City, USA   (09.17.09)
Really? You think so? You're dumb. Go back and read the article closely, kitty kat. The United States has shelved ITS program for a missile defense in Europe. The U.S. has opted to go with Israel's Arrow system to protect and defend United States military personnel stationed in the Middle East, Europe and the former Soviet republics in the Eastern part of what was formerly the Soviet Union. Good for Israel. Good for the United States. Not so good for Iran, but who the cares about the Islamic Republic of Iran? No one who matters. My, my, you have been declawed!! Do you still have all your teeth?
13.  Arrow 2
Jack ,   US   (09.17.09)
Does this mean US will purchase those missiles from Israel ? if so it will help the economy and further Israel's tech abilities. It may also aid US economy if those missiles are less costly and even more effective for the purposes.
14. Chamberlain is in the White House.
(09.17.09)
15. When is he going to disband the military?
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.17.09)
He might as well get it over with. Pascifism run amuck.
16. Arrow is very good system built by Israel and Boeing
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, USA   (09.17.09)
While put together, tested and fined tuned in Israel, 150 US companies make many of the parts for this system. This system while not as good as the system the US is dropping, it is cheaper and more flexible and it is very good against all of Iran's current missiles but maybe limited against some of Russia newer missiles, multi warhead and radar jamming systems.
17. TALKBACK NUMBER 2.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (09.17.09)
NO IT WONT !!!. Prime Minister Putin said in Pravda in late Spring early Summer 2008 that war with America was eminent. HE WAS WRONG !!!. BUT RUSSIA WILL NEVER GO TO WAR AGAINST ISRAEL. Arn.
18. #15 - Steve Wilson - Are you looking at Russia
AY)_Lamb ,   USA   (09.18.09)
from you house? Are you anbd Sarah stone cold chillin, bringing justass to hajjis, turists and malcontents world-wide? Don't worry I know you and sarah belong to the blessed brotherhood of the bomb and you fascists will soon have your coveted power to torment and torture back again. Tell ya what just go ahead and abort yourself do the world a solid! whatchya say???
19. Where Iran is concerned, we don't know what we don't know.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (09.18.09)
It was on May 19 earlier this year that a joint US-Russian intelligence report belittled Iran's solid fuel missile capabilities. Then Iran successfully launched a multi-stage, solid fueled missile... on May 20. By the end of 2010 it's likely that Iran will have missiles capable of reaching most of continental Europe - some mobile, some in hardened silos. Just what do people think they intend to use them for? Time is running out.
20. 18# What the ell you been smokin in Jamaica Man?
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.18.09)
Or is it the LSD? It's pretty warm here....we ain't chillin in fascistville. How's Chamberlain doing.....you let him out of the closet for a drag yet?
21. 17 Arn, Sweden: If, as you say, Russia will never attack
Rivkah   (09.18.09)
Israel, then God is a liar (see Ezekiel chapter 38 that contradicts you). If Russia does not plan to attack Israel, why were the doors opened for Jews of Russia to return to their ancient homeland, many as prepositioned troops and spies? Russia wants a warm water port and Israel would be ideal for that if attacked successfully. Israel in the Middle East is Judah in the Bible in prophecy which is a part of greater Israel, which America (Manasseh) and Britain (Ephraim) are, too. Did you know the family name of Michail Gorbachev used to be GOGbachev? A little uncomfortable considering that Gog is the chief prince of Magog which could be Russia or Turkey or another country. But the principle cities of Magog are Meschach and Tubal. Those might be Moscow and Tubulsk, but then again might not be. The book "God's War Against God" thinks those cities are in Turkey and that Turkey is Magog. Israel is the only nation on earth where communism actually worked besides ancient Egypt under Joseph and a Pharoah; but since Russia is no longer communist, it is not likely that Israel is or will be a Russian satellite nation by choice. The reason Putin gave for Russia and Communist China wanting to attack America has a number of roots. One is the defense shield the Bush the Younger Administration wanted to put into Eastern European nations bordering Russia which was a violation of previous agreements. The other reason is that Russia and Communist China think America is causing earthquakes in China with HAARP electromagnetic over the horizon weapons. I HOPE Russia will not go to war against Israel or America, but since even Nikita Kruschev talked about the Russian war plans against America in the 1950's and that defectors since then have said those plans have not changed...I think an attack is coming, sadly. The plans are to nuke coastal cities on the East and West coasts of America, invade from Canada and Mexico which both signed mutual defense treaties with Russia in the 1980's, and to fly over the Arctic. Russian bases are being constructed near the North Pole for an invasion of Alaska although the pretend reason is oil exploration. Visionaries have seen the attack on Alaska and the slaughter of all the people there (no POW's or MIA's). It will be a kill zone. Daniel chapter 8 in the Bible says the notable horn which has to be America since Alexander did not have airplanes and Greece was not a nation from the ends of the earth...America will break into four parts and one is a bear. Sounds like Russia or Mexico which are both symbolized by a bear. A lion, a leopard, and a seven headed ten horned beast are the other parts. Russia thinks America will break up into six parts, but the Bible says four parts. From one of those four parts comes the little horn, the last world ruler. Nostradamus called him Mabus. The current Secretary of the US Navy is Ray Mabus. Coincidence? Perhaps. Just as Mikhail Gorbachev used to be Gogbachev (family name in early 1990's.)
22. b.o. is doing his part in the global
jason white ,   afula,israel   (09.18.09)
jihad to weaken the west and the U.S. If b.o. were president in 1941 the U.S. would be bi lingual,speaking german and japanese.
23. #22
(09.18.09)
Bi-lingual and jew free!
24. Time for Israel/USA to Take Out Iran's Plants
Dav Lev ,   Burbank. CAUSA   (09.19.09)
Why is Israel, the US, Germany, France and England waiting for the inevitable re: Iran? We have 3 battleship groups in the Gulf, with nuke warheads. Israel alone, per reports, can take out Iran's 9 major sites, using F16s, and PG bombs. W/O centrifuge capability, uranium ore, and heavy water, Iran is impotent. There is a problem with those S-300s however. The US could safely deal with them..or lend Israel a few B1s and F-22s, and Stealhs. for them to employ. Iran is a joke,,but is getting stronger with it's solid fueled missile. Let's not fool ourselves.
25. 24 Dav Lev: Tim McHyde's book on Bible prophecy says Iran
Rivkah   (09.19.09)
will attack first, starting a war. Time will tell.
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