Opinion  Ron Ben-Yishai
American message to Iran
Ron Ben-Yishai
Published: 10.10.12, 10:51
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1. He will do it just to win the election. Disgusting.
Yossi ,   Miami   (10.10.12)
2. Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran AND ...
American Jew ,   New Jersey, USA   (10.10.12)
Dimona simultaneously to neutralize the constant threats by the pathetic war mongerers! Self-serving "leaders" and their supporters on all sides ...
3. Obama Should Call Congress Back
Mark of Lewiston ,   USA   (10.10.12)
Obama should just call Congress back into special session. They can debate a Declaration of War and authorize funding. Shouldn't cost more than $2 Trillion. Will the Republicans actually vote to pay for a war? They have not done so in 60 years. Republicans talk tough, but fail where the rubber meets the road. Not a success since Korea. And that was Eisenhower who made an end of it. Nixon's secret plan for Vietnam stayed a secret? W Bush never figured out Iraq. And Reagan failed with Gadhafi. The only Republican wins were Grenada and Gulf I. Both had exit plans.
4. Obama presidency is an abomination.
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.10.12)
In the unlikely event that Obama attacks Iran; it will be all for show. It will be solely to increase his election prospects. Nothing will be accomplished. Than Obama will demand lunatic Israeli concessions in return for his phony "help". The Obama presidency is an abomination. Obama must go.
5. #2
Ram ,   London   (10.10.12)
American will suffice. Save us the embarrassment of describing yourself as a Jew. Thank you. Just so you know, if it wasn't for Dimona, the peace loving people surrounding Israel would have had a field day slaughtering Jews.
6. Israel created it's own mess
Pete Pettywick ,   New York, NY   (10.10.12)
Israel needs to stop doing this. If you want to know why everyone is against Israel, this is why... these constant "news" stories that are complete bull. People, especially Americans, are tired of the lies and manipulation Israel uses to try and drag us into YOUR problems. Well, people have told you it would back-fire, and it has. Deal with Iran yourselves!!
7. #6 is spot on....
Bob ,   NYC, USA   (10.10.12)
No issues with Israel dealing with Iran. It's in your backyard. Just keep us out of it. Why should our sons and daughters die for Israel? It is bad enough we are in Iraq, Afghanistan and playing games in Libya.
8. #2 American United Methodist
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (10.10.12)
The funny thing is that you guys have learned nothing. You are so preoccupied with getting the Jew, that you will destroy America In four years Obama has managed to make a mess of US foreign policy: he has increased antagonism with Russia and China. Lost Pakistan, India, Iraq, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. Caused the collapse of civilized society in Libya, Egypt, Syria and soon enough Jordan and maybe Turkey. The only place he hasn't destroyed yet is Israel, and not for the lack of trying. Thanks to Obama, whoever is elected president, this winter you will see gasoline, heating oil and food becoming almost unaffordable.
9. re 6 - Israel created...
nigel ,   London   (10.10.12)
Pete Sadly, your analysis is way off mark - without wanting to to bore you with things like detail.. 1 If Iran has nuclear weapons, it will bring about an arms race in the Middle East ( Saudi, Iraq, Turkey, Kuwait etc will all seek weapons) Not what the world needs 2. Iran has already threatened UAE with attacks - not what you want 3. Blaming Israel for Iran's tyrannical regime is like blaming Jews for the holocaust. Israel is the USA's only true ally in the region, the only true democracy and, interestingly the only place where Christians are free to practice their religion without fear of persecution. I know these are hard concepts to understand but, an radical Islamic government who, btw have already threatened the USA regarding the Straights of Hormuz ( where your oil comes through). It is in no-one's interests, other than perhaps North Korea ( supping the know how), possibly Russia and certainly Iran to have a bunch of fanatics with a bomb Sometime soon, you might understand that Israel is an ally and others are not . Egypt is already baulking at the cost it pays for USA support. Your president talks of USA as leading the free world- time to live up to the mantra.
10. #2 Are tyou really a Jew?I somehow doubt it very much
Alan ,   SA   (10.10.12)
11. American Jew in New Jersey
Xortan ,   West Azerbaican/Iran   (10.10.12)
It is astonishing how every one is just talking about killing and not building! They are truly self Serving leaders all around the world but a few! But also there is a grate unfairness over this as well. If it is good for the rest to nuclear power why not for Iran? Iran has done almost everything to cooprate but each time there is a new demand and no self respecting country can have this. This is not equality of nations. A NON SUPPORTER OF islamic republik!
12. 6 and 7
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.10.12)
Iran is a world problem. Sooner or later you are going to have to deal with it. Sticking your head in the sand won't make it go away. Don't blame Israel. They can see what you choose to ignore.
13. A Sweet Sound To The Ears
(10.10.12)
Let's Test This Theory ABOUT Dropping ooddles of BOMB's on the ILLEGAL regime in tehran!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It Probably Won't effect U.S.A. Elections?????????????????????
14. #6 & #7
David Hartman ,   Raleigh, USA   (10.10.12)
Leftist Anti-Semitic tools such as yourself are an embarrassment to intelligent people the world over. You claim Israel is the culprit behind all of the M/E problems, yet take no issue whatsoever with the leaders of a nation calling for the annihilation of another sovereign country on a regular basis. Actually two sovereign nations, Israel, AND the United States. The duplicity and hypocrisy of such a stance is utterly astounding.
15. 6&7
T ,   Egyptian, USA   (10.10.12)
It's funny how you fail to recognize issues before they start, just like how when president Mubarak is the 90s warned the UN from terrorism and Islamic extremism and no one listened. I think if Iran isn't dealt with now it wil be a much bigger issue that will start with Israel but won't stop there, listen to common sense
16. #6 and # 7
Daniel ,   Netherlands   (10.10.12)
Using the same logic, USA was attacked by al Qaeda, and yet dutch soldiers and other die in Afganistan, and before that you bombed Yugoslavia, and before that americans died in Europe, and so goes on and on.. your problems, and Israel's and Europe problems are one and the same
17. My friend, the Jew of Persian extraction says ....
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (10.10.12)
he would like to see some action on Iran (preferably with nukes on the sites), even if it meant Obama (who he hates) being re-elected....Hmmm....
18. Eaglebeack, Iran's only enemies are Israel,...
Persian CAT   (10.10.12)
The US, the Brits and France and sometimes Germany. The "world" has no problems with Iran. More than 100 countries sent their high officials for the NAM meeting to Tehran. Many support Iran's right to process nuclear materials. Get a clue.
19. hypocrite did a U-Turn
Dan Goldman   (10.10.12)
just last week he was stating that "diplomacy" was the way. Now he is hinting of an attack when Romney overtakes him in the polls. HYPOCRITIC TRASH.
20. Stupidest people of the world
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (10.10.12)
are western politicians and diplomats. An international coalition is needed among them Azerbaijan Pakistan, Iraq, Turkey and Turkmenistan. The artifical state of present Iran must be partitioned and a mini Persia to be eshtablised in the middle of the desert. This mini state will get free hands to develope the most sophisticated slingshots weapons to defend itself.
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