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What about axis of evil?
Ophir Falk
Published: 15.02.11, 10:38
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1. No he won't
Mike Carmel ,   Rishon le Zion   (02.15.11)
Because to him it's not an "axis of evil". He's a muslim and he supports them.
2. The US has lost control
Reality Check ,   Berlin   (02.15.11)
These revolutions follow their own rules. What is Obama supposed to do? What would Reagan or Bush have done or would Palin do? This "axis of evil" nonsense may have been ok for the simple minded, reality is different.
3. CONFRONT IRAN - BAH -
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (02.15.11)
What could Obama Win by confronting Iran ? The answer is - Nothing The Question is how much will Obama and the US loose, by doin it or not doing it . There is no Win situation for The US now, She has been Idle for to long and now it is only a matter of how much or little will the US Loose. The only thing the US can do against IRAN is an Preemtive Military strike, a Strike that will destroy the US economy and the Worlds. That price the US dont want to pay, better to stay put, and export Military Equippments to Irans Neighbour boosting the US Economy. Israel is on its own when Action is Concerned, because the situation is only a matter of two things - Action - Or - Reaction. Israel has to take Her pic. Orao.Srbia,
4. I totaly agree- great article !
1 0r 0 ,   KH   (02.15.11)
"In a little more than two years of presidency, Obama has managed to miss what might be a once in a generation opportunity to facilitate freedom in Iran" i could not say it better: Obama miss. period/
5. Protests is not Democracy
Reuven Brauner ,   Raanana, Israel   (02.15.11)
Mubarak was ousted because of mass public protests and not because he lost a democratic election - because there was no election. What was "democratic" about this process? From this episode we learn that mass public protests supersede democracy. One wonders what would happen if millions of people were to show up in Washington to demand Obama's resignation; would he also take a hike? Worth a try.
6. Confront Iran? - Absolutely NOT!
Mark of Lewiston ,   Lewiston USA   (02.15.11)
There is no way that the US or Obama should start a third world war that the US cannot win. Preemptive attack is not and has not been US doctrine before Bush the Younger and never should be again. The concept is bankrupt. The US does not have the troops or the will to make war with Iran. Congress would not declare it, nor would Congress authorize payment for it. The US got lied into Vietnam and Iraq. Never again.
7. The conclusion is inescapable
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
1. Obama is an inept idiot and does not belong in the White House. 2. Obama is a toadie of fundamentalist Islam, dedicated to countering the interests of the United States, and does not belong in the White House. Take your pick.
8. To: No. 2
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
Obama is supposed to support American interests and American allies. If you think for a single, solitary moment that the "revolution" in Egypt is founded on the basis of democratic principles, then you are seriously deluded. First of all, 200,000 protesters in a country of 82 million is a mere drop in the bucket, and hardly representative of the nation. Mubarak represented stability. Not easy to come by in the Arab world. Do you remember the second or third day of the riots in Egypt? The protesters broke into the Museum of Egypt and hacked the head off a mummy and shattered 5,000 year old artifacts. Oh, democratic indeed! The protesters are illiterate dupes. Run, probably, by the Moslem Brotherhood. The "axis of evil" is not nonsense. It is real. Just like Germany, Italy and Japan were real. Are you that pitifully unaware of the history of your own nation? That would make you simple-minded, dear.
9. To: Reuven at No. 5
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
Kudos to you. Worth a try, indeed. The emperor has no clothes.
10. Sarah B - Try Congress
Mark of Lewiston ,   Lewiston USA   (02.15.11)
If you think the US should attack Iran, try Congress. See if you can get a Declaration of War from them. It is their Constitutional responsibility. And then see if you can get the funding and authorization for a draft since the US does not have the available troops for another Mideast war. Care to pay a few thousand a month extra in taxes? Starting a war does not win or even finish a war. Ask Bush about Afghanistan or Iraq. We still are paying taxes for the Spanish American war - look at a US phone bill sometime. Where are the Israeli Brigades and Divisions waiting to board US ships for the invasion? You're all talk - like Bibi.
11. stop pushing
ahmad ,   Egypt   (02.15.11)
i think that netenyaho not different than mubarak , and on the time you should protest against a prime minister since 90ths ; we find you attacks our revolution and just put us on enemies list .
12. Barak Hussein Obama
Keren ,   IL-BR   (02.15.11)
In view of the recent very odd attitudes of this current muslim US President in relation to ME,as his refuse to speak out in favor of Iranian People ,who ,seemingly ,were not driven by muslim incitments ,in their recent revolts,but by genuine aspirations for freedom in face of a very wicked dictator ,and ,instead ,supporting the fall of Mubarak ,which clearly would bring Muslim Brotherhood to power,in view of that,heavy independent polls should be promoted in US in order to know if this president should not be imediatelly impeached,since he seems to be treasoning genuine American aspirations and even cheating Americans. I don’t think Americans aim to become muslims nor to see a world being taken over by them,being the sunnites or shiites. I wonder-and just wonder because I am not very acquainted with muslim dividsions between Sunny and Shiite,but I wonder about Obama’s personal religious interests in favoring a Sunnis ,as is the case of M.Brothe...,against Shiites in Iran. Well,I don’t know,but ,in my opinion,Obama is a current danger to world and should be put out of presidency,once his intentions become clear and before is too late.
13. #11 ahmad
solomon ,   bklyn   (02.15.11)
Both Israelis and Americans hope your revolution results in democracy. Our thoughts are with you. There is the worry that it may take a wrong turn, which must concern us. No matter how much one supports another, most think of themselves first. It is no different here. Listen to what is being said but please don't take it as interference. We are watching and hoping.
14. #8 Sarah the B - Can you spare us your BS..!!
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15. One more thought
Keren ,   IL-BR   (02.15.11)
Bear with me: The recent revolt of the Iranian People was an appeal for true democracy and was not a muslim incitment,and so Ahm.. ,along with Obama,through his silence,kept the revolt in control with an iron hand.. Well,if Obama tacitly supported the silecing of the Iranian People for democracy but instead supported M.Brother,which is a sunni movement,in this recent Egyptian manipulated revolt,putting it in the verge to control a mass of 80 million people ,the next step could be only to cut the head of shiite Ahmah.. and take a sunni control over all ME . In other words,Obama may be using the wicked Ahm..to keep in control Iranian masses to afterwards cutting only his head and just putting his sunni hands over Iran ,through M.Brother..,letting Iranian People ‘s wishes for genuine freedom to be flushed into the flush. Sunnites taken over Shiites..Very simple. Yes,I guess, indeed, muslim sunnite Obama is a big,big danger to the world...
16. Oil
Keren ,   IL-BR   (02.15.11)
And Saudis are sunnis;and Obama seems to be their's dear friend;and now Obama is comming to South America in order to strenghten his relations there;there,there is Hugo Chaves,who controls a country full of petrol;Lula of Brasil has not actually let power,being Dilma only his puppet;Lula favors OPEC and arabs;Brasil has discovered lots ,lots of oil in its country... Well,the "Sunni-Oil-Axis of Evil" equation seems to be closed and revelead. So I think.
17. Why should Barack H. Obama confront Iran?
Jehudah ,   Israel   (02.15.11)
After all, he knows as well as we do that Iran is already in the camp of Barack (derived from the Arabic Barakah, the blessed one) Hussein (the Immam grandson of Muhammad) Obama (common Muslim-African name). And since this is so, why should he do anything about Iran but send his Secretary of State to utter of few empty scolds at the Ialamist regime in Teheran so as to please some voters in the US. Now, it is time to focus on Egypt and ensure that it is turned into an Islamist state governed by the Muslim Brotherhood.
18. As the dominos fall.
ג'ון הנביא   (02.15.11)
Evil is shaking up the Middle East, soon its signature will be obvious.
19. obama and muslims
John Baylor ,   Sunbury USA   (02.15.11)
When you think about obama, you need to take several things into consideration. 1. obama has very little experience. 2. He was raised a muslim.3. He is by far not your run of the mill American President. He is a socialist and very interested in a one world government. America and democracy are not necessarily first on his agenda.These things have got to change his outlooks on governments and who is in control.
20.  Apples ,to 'Axis of Evil.'Syria .Questionable !
Roland Seener ,   London England   (02.15.11)
21. Nr 10 - You are Ignorant of the fact that -
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (02.15.11)
-Ground Troops is not intended to be used against Iran. The strike against Iran is not for invasion, but something like the strikes against Yugoslavia, but more comprehensive. To start a war against Iran is not intended for to win it, but to deprive Iran of her offensive Caoability for now and Future. Further . You're all talk - like Bibi. Comment - as above - you dont know what you are talking about. Orao.Srbia.
22. To: No. 10
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
Where did you see me write anything pushing for a United States attack upon Iran? The United States screwed the pooch in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. I do not want the United States to be further embarrassed because there happens to be an inept fundamentalist Islamic clown in the White House at present. When Israel handles the problem -- and we will, just like we cleaned up the Iraqi and Syrian nuclear threats -- just stay out of our way. That's the best thing the U.S. military forces can do.
23. #22 - So the US sould also not interfere when the enemy
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hits back to retaliate . RIGHT ???
24. To: Jehudah at No. 17
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
"Now, it is time to focus on Egypt and ensure that it is turned into an Islamist state governed by the Muslim Brotherhood." I am curious as to why you would say that. Is it because it would necessitate cleaning out the hellhole that is Gaza and taking back the Sinai? If that is indeed the case -- alevai.
25. To: No. 14
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.15.11)
Love your substantive, content-intensive and well-reasoned talkbacks. Idiot.
26. Words not deeds
mike Cato ,   USA   (02.15.11)
Our nominally Muslim President Obama will "confront" IranThe words will be for the consumption of naive Americans who were deluded enough to actually vote for this fake.
27. #10 Mark - Haven't you figured it out yet?
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
Nobody has bothered to consult you because you know less than most anyone on this earth, including my dog, who at least has the brains to keep his mouth shut, unless he’s eating or barking Netanyahu's nickname is "Bibi", in your case it should be "Booby" You never did say which branch of the Military you served in, or what your MOS was, so let's just say that your knowledge of Military Matters is equal to your knowledge of most other matters, less than zilch Put a Job Wanted ad in the paper, you just might qualify as a clown
28. Pay Mark of Lewiston never no mind
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
Mark, put down the comic books, try a reality check He has a penchant for discourse on matters of which he has no actual knowledge of Mark is merely a frustrated wannabee who everyone refuses to consult for his non-wisdoms An expert in military matters, never having served a day in his life in the U.S. Military, though he claims to be in the USA The last land invasion that comes to mind is when Egypt & Syria attacked Israel in 1973, leading to a total disaster for both countries, they had to plead with the UN to force Israel into a ceasefire sp they could salvage the remnants of their armies
29. exis of evil
Izak Brn MOshe ,   Herzelia   (02.15.11)
Obama blew it but he probably learned and has two years to fix it. Let''s hope he will
30. 14 - I conquer, this Looney is capable of turning a Jew into
Dave ,   TA   (02.15.11)
an anti Semite.
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