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Expert: Bush can't attack Iran
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 22.11.06, 22:56
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31. Where are the geniuses ????
(11.23.06)
Dick Cheiny , Ramsfeild,Wolfovets and Richard Pearl .They advised Bush to invade Iraq .Why don't they show him how to get out ????
32. I know know why Mid-East matters will never be resolved
Ned ,   Iraqastan   (11.23.06)
(besides the obvious) There are too many arm-chair generals that don't know what the flock they are talking about....
33. THEY CAN!
MIKE ,   LONDON,UK   (11.23.06)
He attacked with lies of Iraq weapons of mass destruction. Iran said it clearly they want to wipe out israel, and they have nuclear reactors and so on... SO.. they CAN ATTACK IRAN
34. Israel's misplaced faith in George
Marcel ,   Florida   (11.23.06)
Israel puts too much trust in the one who carves up their land and rewards the Palestinian terrorists with Jewish land. Better wake up Israel before it's too late and learn again that your security depends on you and Hashem alone.
35. to #19
Alex ,   Atlanta. USA   (11.23.06)
Absolutely correct!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I doubt this will make it into history books.
36. The Problem with the Right is that
John ,   NZ   (11.23.06)
they disclose every damn thing to the enemy. Maybe Gio was imtimidated by Iran's recent naval exercise. In my opinion, any air attack would set Iran nuke programme @ least 5 years back, most possibly followed by a regime change. We are not talking about total Iranian destruction here. Destroy their nuke reactors and ppl's power will do the rest. Nobody will shed a tear, not even their Arab neighbors.
37. It not that he can't, he just don't beleive in bad advice
Simon Mohammed ,   USA   (11.23.06)
Anymore. He got a lot of sincirety, and human feeling. I think what i wrote.
38. Then Kiss New York City Goodbye
Jerry ,   NYC, USA   (11.23.06)
Iran's leaders lead chants of "Death to America" for a reason, they mean it. NYC is their target. I'll be leaving if Bush doesn't hit the Iranian nuke sites in the next year.
39. THEN WHO....
ALAN ,   USA   (11.23.06)
WHO THEN IF NOT BUSH WILL LET IRAN HAVE IT? KERRY? KENNEDY? HILLARY? DEAN?
40. Finally, talk of destroying the enemy
Bernard Ross ,   St. Anns Bay Jamaica   (11.23.06)
Israel tried to follow the US notion of trying to preserve the Siniora government. This is folly. The Lebanese are not at peace with Israel and it is always best when the enemy is in chaos. While in chaos it is difficult to focus externally. Israel must consider the concept of bringing instability to the mid east. The notion of maintaining one's enemy's peace because one fears change is foolish. Change is exactly what Israel needs. Israel is the only mideast country that would benefit from general mideast chaos. Right now it has always been Israel that suffers conflict and instability, it is time to bring it to the others.
41. Understanding Impeachment
TMLOWY ,   KLAMATH FALLS, OREGO   (11.23.06)
Mr. Romm simply does not understand the US impeachment process. Bush will never be impeached because the Democrats lack the votes in the US Senate to convict. It takes 67 Senators to do this and the Dems only have 51. Republican Senators will back Bush if he decides to attack Iran. Nor will the "people" be in the streets in 6 months. Romm just doesn't understand the USA or Americans. What Bush needs to do is rally the public sentiment--and Congress-- to understand the threat to America posed by a nuclear armed Iran. Hopefully, he will be able to do this.
42. Stop Crying and accept the reality.
1.5 billion Muslims   (11.23.06)
No Body can Stop Iran and sooner or Latter Iran will get nukes whether Israel likes r not , So Israel Goerge Bush can not defend u 4ever , u have 2 Choice , either as they say if u can not beat them then Join them and send Some flowers and Congratulation note to Ahmedi Najad or keep talking silly and make mad Ahmadinajad and u do not know what he is going to do with u , ME is going to be Hot Place to live but i canna like how the new Middle East shaping . raelity Check , world
43. Way way way
Chaim ,   NJ USA   (11.23.06)
Off base. Maybe Romm should speak with some lay people. There isn't a shred of truth to the statement regarding Americans taking to the streets or impeachment. The people have already spoken and it was called an election. And now that the Democrats are partially in power, they will drift towards the middle as well. Unlike Israel, our country is a democracy.
44. #19 is right on
faithful ,   ca-usa   (11.23.06)
Sadam is a sunni and he did hold Iran back. The US even helped him once to fight Iran. Bush goofed and now Iran will have Iraq [shiite govn] along with syria. What a mess! Clitton bombed christians in Serbia or what ever and helped out our enemy there. Another goof up. Yes we will take to the streets very soon of our boys don't come home soon. Who can you trust these days?
45. Mr. Romm's Source
Publius ,   USA   (11.23.06)
Mr. Romm's source has never mentally emerged from the liberal heyday of the 1960's. American's will not take the the streets to protest Iraq. However, Israel will have to earn its salt with regard to Iran. I dare say that we Americans are owed some services for the payments rendered to Israel over the years. Oh yeah, just a note to the imbeciles talking about fighting for oil. Of course we would, although you yourselves are free to renounce all technology and retire to some dank cave to peruse Al Gore's idiotic tome by torchlight.
46. #16 - "collective punishment" is targeting innocents....
Andy ,   ramat hasharon   (11.23.06)
not striking Hezbollah strongholds. You would have to be some kind of moron to think Israel isn't going to pursue these bastards whereever they are in Lebanon or in Gaza.
47. #16 non compos mentis
dante ,   uk   (11.23.06)
Romm proposed selecting targets in lebanon. there is no reason that lebanon which hosts, supports, protects, hizb as it attacks Israel should be exempt from attack. only a terrorist or some sanctimonious clown could insist that Israel passively submit to attack.
48. #16 Boycott
Darren ,   Tampa, FL USA   (11.23.06)
""If we know Hizbullah is planning to kidnap our soldiers, we should set out, publicly, on the front page, 20 targets in Lebanon, and say 10 of them will be destroyed, no matter who is there, if the kidnapping takes place." I wholeheartedly support such a move AND YES the Lebanese are responsible for what occurs within their borders. They allow a terrorist group to operate within their border and they deserve the consequences for doing so. I support collective punishment. As to "war crimes", to hell with that nonsense. War is supposed to be hell. If we fought WWII like nations are "expected" to fight war today, we would have lost. I say don't waste money on precision bombing, just carpet bomb. War should be ruthless not clinical.
49. DEMOCRATICS NEED TO BE VERY CAREFUL
RANDY ,   PARIS USA   (11.23.06)
They the Dems are tieing our Presidents hands in a Very Dangerous world. For a rush to Power seating themself up for 2008 The American people still do not trust the Democratics when it comes to Americas security. I know you Dems are feeling real cocky right now. If you think the American people are going to let you impeach our President in War time. Then you leftist Dems are smoking some strong stuff. Your seating yourself up for a huge crash. I am sick and tired of the leftist liberal scum. Doing everthing they can to destroy this President. We have young men and women who are loseing ther lifes everyday. And i am going to drop a bomb shell on you leftist Dems. You are greatly to blame are enmies no we are divide. And you give aid and comfort to them.They know the more Americans who are killed the more pressure. It puts on President Bush to get our troops home. You Leftist Dems are nothing but cowards. Who are just thinking of way to make your party more powerful in 2008. Iran its in Gods hands He and only He well solve this Greatest of Problem to the world.
50. #13 - Amen Patriot...from a Conservative Republican
Darren ,   Tampa, FL USA   (11.23.06)
We need a George Patton, MacArthur, or both. A man who would have already deemed most of the Middle East the battleground and not ignore our enemies Iran and Syria. Generals who would tell the World Court, International Criminal Court, the U.N., Humans Right Watch, Amnesty International, E.U. and Vatican to go screw themselves and if they cause a problem he'll kick their asses too and who would taunt them to go ahead and issue your warrants and then just try to serve them!!! Generals who rage war with great ruthlessness. Those are the types of Generals we need which is nothing like what I see today and/or the retired ones that appear on CNN and FOX are pretty much PC pansies compared to the Generals of yesteryear like Patton and MacAruthur. A General Sherman who would leave a trail of fire, devastation, and destruction in his path. Such acts and ruthlessness is the only language our Muslim enemies, and they are our enemies, understand. You fight to win. You fight to Victory.
51. My Father beats Your Father !
Atilla Karagözoğlu ,   Istanbul & Turkey   (11.23.06)
what a f.uck dead-lock we have. can you believe what politics we (OUR EXPERTS) producing ! these are tactics for controling the politicians and shut-up 'ing the world people. nobody produces VISION for today. THEY ALL ANALYSES.
52. BUSH WILL ATTACK IRAN'S NUKE SITES.
DEBRA ,   USA   (11.23.06)
IN A RECENT POLL, 67% OF AMERICANS SUPPORTED A US MILITARY ATTACK ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR FACILITIES. IT WILL HAPPEN.
53. 51 (Atilla)
sk ,   USA   (11.23.06)
Atilla, you may have something to say, but I just can't understand you.
54. DEBRA....THE PREDICTOR #52
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (11.23.06)
There we go......................Debra.Let us see what happens.You still seem to be dreaming a lot!!!
55. Bush wont attack Iran
Bwalya Menga ,   Lusaka,Zambia.   (11.23.06)
Romm is a man who knows what he is saying.Listen to him.
56. Number 51
Atilla Karagözoğlu ,   Istanbul / Turkey   (11.23.06)
you did :) you did understand me. you okey, some. but try to speak out more. dont hasitete TO ACCEPT about the others right points. Stay with Love & Respect You always win. WIN & WIN....Todays model. Together win. Altogether win. TOO MUCH WIN...TOO MUCH HAPPINESS. too much bye :)
57. DEBRA!!??!!??!?
AR ,   California USA   (11.23.06)
How many times do i have to tell you to stop with your crap. Actually its more like 20 % of americans are ok with bush bombing the nuclear sites. And im sure if they knew the consicuences thier would be like 5 percent. Im quite sure the ones who are for bombing iran are the armagedon people aka Evangelicals and contrary to popular belief Pat Roberts dosnt speak for america. Debra you should know better ive all ready called you out on this before why do you keep repeating these lies. What are you trying to prove. Americans know better lady you probably dont even live in america.
58. iran
michelle ,   oklahoma usa   (11.23.06)
arent military attacks a bit short sighted anyway? iran can just rebuild in two to five years (experts say) it seems like ilitary options would just be the easy uneducated way out, the problem wont go away with civilian carnage, it will just get more protracted
59. history
gag ,   usa   (11.23.06)
attacking iran will not solve anything as they have some of the hidden military programs regarding which great american intelligence have no clue... another stupid assumption that iranians will come to the streets to remove this regime is totally wrong as you will see people will totally support the unpopular current hardcore regime in case of external threat to the country.... they have seen what happened during iraqi war after saddam.... they would love to be controlled by their oun leaders who are their people rather than on the mercy of external powers... evn with 35 years of sanctions iran has progressed on it's own andvisit iran and you will see the most liberal muslims found anywhere in islamic world.they love western way of life and respect other religions ,they love jews also as well as americans.actully iran was the most vocal supporter and ally of isreal before islamic revolution.... time has changed and you can't dominate this rising power in middle east by war........ they have prepared very well how to fight any war from external powers during all this isolation and i am sure mullahs are quite smart guys... all the best to american leadership and they should change their approach 180 degree to save their face....
60. time will tell
JP ,   Canada   (11.23.06)
actually the USA can attack. credibility is not a factor here. Iran thinks it is backing Israel and the USA into a corner. They may be infor an Awefull rude surprize. time will tell what happens.
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