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Obama: Iran 'year or more' from nuke capability
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Published: 05.10.13, 17:38
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1. David Albright, in his testimony to the US Senate, thinks
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (10.05.13)
otherwise; that Iran, by the middle of next year will have one or two bombs, plus, the means to deliver them. One wonders, why does Mr. Obama attempt to tranquilize the American public and the international community? Is Obama's approach is derived from the philosophy in which he has been immersed for 20 years during which he "set under" the Rev. J. Wright of Chicago, reinforced by his long association with the late Edward Said...??!!
2. US intelligence is worthless Obama's buying more time 4 Iran
Scott ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (10.05.13)
3. usa uses us all
daniel ,   the world   (10.05.13)
4. Israeli's are more afraid of obama
Big bad Jew ,   United States   (10.05.13)
he'd sell Israel down the river for free, if he could. He'd rather 'talk' with America's enemies than America's allies and friends. He'd also rather golf than govern, I hear he's equally handicapped. Our only hope is for impeachment and soon, a total disaster for not only America....
5. One year from The Bomb is like 2 seconds from an orgasm: I'd
tom ,   tel aviv   (10.05.13)
like to see anyone going: "oh dear, I don't feel like it after all".....
6. They've been a year away for the last 5 years
Mike   (10.05.13)
In 1 year, I make a prediction: Obama will appear on TV and say that Iran is a year away from developing a nuclear bomb. He will do that again in 2 years, and in 3 years. Each time saying that Iran is 1 year away from developing a nuclear bomb. How do I know? Because Obama has said the same thing since he was elected in 2008. It's always been a year away.
7. Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.05.13)
It is obvious to every thinking person that Obama is helping Iran play for time till Iran builds functional nuclear bombs. Obama is evil and he is on Iran's side. Israel has only one sane course of action. Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
8. Mr. Obama, it's simple, not complicated....
JJJ   (10.05.13)
Mr. Obama, it's simple, not complicated, they destroy their heavy water facilities and their infrastructure for military nuclear production and problem solved. No need for testing, no need for them to play you like a fiddle. But the truth Mr. Obama the Iranians are plying you like an amateur.
9. Obama thinks he can fool all the people all the time
CJK   (10.05.13)
obama has no intention to stop iran's nuclear weapons program. anyone with any brain cells knows that the rouhani phone call was just a ruse. obama likes to play the role of the great diplomat. his ego demands it. obama's ego has already destroyed countries and caused many deaths. israel needs to act alone, as soon as possible.
10. US errs
geroge   (10.05.13)
iran is withing 6 months of reaching a nuclear bomb ability so obama is wronig.
11. Let them talk for now
Farid ,   Tehran,Iran   (10.05.13)
Israel will have to take care of this evil program if all fails I am sure and hope israelis are not suckers (SADEH LOH). I am a proud Iranian but I know first thing this A-hole mullahs do when they get the bomb, they drop it on Israel- they don't care about consequences period. For now Israel just watch diplomacy hopefully it would magically work.
12. Obama
Gregg Bowman ,   Parksville, Canada   (10.05.13)
This man is such an idiot that I can no longer even stand to see his foolish face in the news......warm regards, Gregg Bowman *I highly suggest you listen to Bibi...
13. usa divide and rule in midleast
daniel ,   the world   (10.05.13)
usa is gaining and maintaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into pieces that individually have less power than usa implementing the strategy,usa application to military strategy that should endeavor with every art to divide the forces,either by making them suspicious not trusted and giving them cause that has to separate forces and because of this they become weaker.usa is creating and encouraging divisions among them to prevent alliances that could challenge the sovereign,usa is aiding and promoting those who are willing to cooperate with the sovereign,usa is fostering distrust and enmity between them,these strategies were used in many different ways by empires to conquer also for market action in economics to get the most out of the players in a competitive market
14. Just Waiting for the Right Time
Noah Lev ,   Los AngelesUSA   (10.05.13)
11 years ago, I read an op ed in the NYTimes, The very eloquent author said that 2 wars ( not Pakistan) will make the US tired of warfare..and Iran knows it. As long as it can deceive US, it will do what it can to avoid a confrontation. That is why it didnt respond to Israels attack on Syria. It is going for the queen, as in chess...a small battle here and there is useless..Israel has too much retaliatory power. Syria is a mess, killng 115000 to date, egypt is in trouble, Tunisa is fighting again, Libya is confused, Iraq is sutaining more rebel damage daily and Al Qaeda is strengthening. Iran can produce 1 bomb, lets say in one year..then its easy to produce 20 quickly per experts. Obama's approach is obvious, no meddling, no world policies, appease the Muslim world, and appreciate the Americans are tired. But, on Iwo Jima, over 20,000 americans were killed in several mnths of fighting. 5,000 US deaths *Iraq) while tragic is nothing compared to all our other major wars. The head of Iran, its chief mullah, is smart....he knows Irans potential for troublemaking and survival. LIke N. Korea they having nukes..will change the entire areas attitudes, including Israel. 2 bombs over Teal Aviv Haifa and its all over but the crying. 2m will be casualties...then Hez/Hama/Fatah, etc. will go in for the remaining. The world will cry for the Jews...but not too hard, after all, this conflict is over. RE: Diaspora Jews...lI wont hold my breath. There are terrorist cells all over the country waiting, waiting for the time to strike, knowing how timid we Jews are in a crisis. (USA), spiled and not wanting confrontations. I change my figure, one nuke 2,0,000 lbs over Jerusalem (west) and its all over. except fpr Syrias hidden chemcial Sarin weapons..hitting Israel from the north to the south and east to west.Am I pessimistic, and agitating, you bet.
15. u$a
daniel ,   the world   (10.05.13)
the sinful nation of united states of north america where comes the big seven;pride,lust,greed,wrath,envy, gluttony and sloth.Everyone knows that u.s has made a name for itself and attracks visitors a year by being a bastion of sinful activities:adult entertainment,gambling,drinking and general debauchery.See u.s is still on there to be more sinful based on torah criteria and why living in u.s is a like a real inferno.Lust where usa still reigns supreme,pride where usa looks is what matter most,wrath when usa get violent,envy when usa wants what is not yours,greed when usa giving back is not a consideration,gluttony where usa eating never ceases,sloth where usa getting off your keister a chore.u$a where sin is in
16. #14 don't be so sheepish
Abraham ,   LA,USA   (10.05.13)
Buddy this is not 1940's anymore we have one the best armies in the world. Not to mention the 200+ 'NUKES' we don't have. This time around if we go down we take them down too.
17. usa uses us all
daniel ,   the world   (10.06.13)
usa cannot deceive anyone:attack everyone and everywhere in the name of democracy,battles here and there,usa has too much retaliatory power,meanwhile usa is a mess and trouble,confused and sustaining damage daily at home,usa produce many bombs,many civilians deaths by u.s armies,tragic is nothing compared to all u.s wars,usa having nukes and changed the entire areas of japan and its all over but the crying.There are u.s military bases all over the world waiting for the time to strike.u$a go home
18. 9.
Birdi ,   Israel   (10.06.13)
CJK, dont worry, Israel wont wait too long before she ''acts''
19. It Doesn't Matter
Dan ,   USA   (10.06.13)
The Muslim Obama will not do anything to stop Iran, this year or next year.
20. One year before they use it!
David ,   Montreal Canada   (10.06.13)
21. us intelligence assessments
tom ,   toronto, canada   (10.06.13)
the us intelligence assessment concluded, only a few years ago, that iran had no nuclear programme, and denied the military applications of iran's uranium enrichment. with the benefit of hindsight, that wasn't very accurate, either.
22. Obamas ego
Ezra ,   USA   (10.06.13)
Is enough to qualify him for impeachment. He leads the foolish youth of this country into the apathy of socialism. His brothers are Mulsim, his country Kenya. Ignore his mouth, all his actions are about himself.
23. we were short changed by 6 million
larry ,   LA   (10.06.13)
I do not think that Israel can trust Obama with their safety. He seems to make the wrong decisions and seems to live in a world of make believe. We Jews have had our fate in the hands of world leaders like him before and ended up short changed by 6 million.
24. the importance of fighting the RIGHT war
tom ,   toronto, canada   (10.06.13)
ignoring obama's flights of narcissism and other distractions of the moment, the only thing the mullahs really fear is losing power. assassinated physicists and bombed reactors can be replaced, and civilian casualties ("collateral damage" for one side and "martyrs" for the other) are no deterrent (for either side). in fact, the mad mullahs seem determined to commit national suicide by provoking a nuclear war with the 2 countries on earth most likely to be able and willing to fry them, the "great satan" and the "little satan". why? because that would fulfill the shiite prophesy of mahdaviat. on the other hand, regime change would mean the end of their apocalyptic schemes, and, possibly, a return to normal life for the iranian people, after 35 years of khomeinist nightmare. if only obama would stop polishing his mirror...
25. 18 Birdie
CJK   (10.06.13)
I have no doubt she will.
26. He was misquoted...Americans 1 year from Obama Care.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (10.06.13)
When asked where Iran was on the physical map in front of him if he were to take a golfing vacation there....he couldn't answer with anything other than I flew there on Air Force One. Who needs a map anyways? I pay my military for that.
27. All jokes aside?
Jarvis ,   Joseph, USA   (10.06.13)
We all have amnesia at times. So Far so Near!
28. #24 Tom ; If only Obama would stop polishing his mirror
Tarbouche ,   Aswan   (10.06.13)
You are not wrong about Armageddon to bring Mahdi out of hiding in the well ; you overlook however that Obama is under no less an delusion working to bring about Jeremiah Wright's prophecy
29. nonsense
former expat   (10.06.13)
us 'intelligence' agencies know better. obama seeks to save face and dissuade
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