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France objects to strike on Iran
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Published: 14.11.11, 18:45
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1. I thought Sarkozy promised to be tough?
Vlad   (11.14.11)
Actions speak louder than words, Sarko.
2. What If The Allied Forces Said That Some
(11.14.11)
60 pluse years ago about Standing up to germany? All of europe would be speaking german. Hit Now, Hit Hard and let the Cowards Like the french frogs Stand on the Side Line. They will be Too busy with italian economy and greek economy!!!
3. sarkozy
steve   (11.14.11)
so it's ok to attack Libya for French oil interests but not Iran to prevent an attack against Israel. And what makes him think if Iran attacked Israel the world would be spared an incontropllable spiral. Sarkozy (notwithstanding the childish article in ynet yesterday supporting him) is no friend of Israel or Jews anywhere.
4. This is France. Don't expect the French
Charles ,   Paris, FRANCE   (11.14.11)
to do what's right, but only what the misguided government in the Palais de Elysees see in the narrow self-interest.
5. The EU is broke. What loans can we freeze?
Charles ,   Paris, FRANCE   (11.14.11)
6. If France wants to see...
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (11.14.11)
what irreprarable damage and a downward spiral look like then they should keep doing what the world has been doing and see what happens when Iran gets the bomb. Then the French will be saying "why didn't somebody do something?"
7. The French support of Khomenei made
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (11.14.11)
the mad mullahs come to power...now they support THEM...!!!
8. They are all getting cold feet.
fed up   (11.14.11)
They want Israel to do the dirty work, but don't want to be seen agreeing with the action. So, Israel will do the dirty work AND be the fall guy.
9. What kind of Idocy is this ?
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (11.14.11)
France objects to strike on Iran French foreign minister warns military action against Iran over its nuclear program would drag world into 'uncontrollable spiral' Comment - And what would a Iranian coming for Israel do -?- - something less ?. When Irans Military Build-up is finished, Iran will come for Israel to wipe Israel from the map. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4147997,00.html Iran Now threathens to totaly Destroy Israel if Attacked. To do that Iran must Prepere herself for many Years for to be able to do this practically. That means that Iran has already prepered Herself for many Years Now to live up to Her promise to wipe Israel from the Map. Are according to France Israel going to sit and wait for Iran to do just that. Amazing what kind of Idiots there are. Arn.Sweden
10. The French
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.14.11)
I remind the French president that on two occasions, France managed to drag the United States -- and quite a few other countries -- into downward spirals, but I guess it was okay because foreign involvement served to benefit the French. It would be a useful experience for ALL Americans to take a trip to France to visit the World War I cemeteries for Americans at Somme, at Meuse-Argonne, at Chateau-Thierry and at Verdun. Following which, one can visit the American cemetery in Normandy, where crosses (and Jewish stars) stretch as far as the eye can see. So heeding cautionary words from the French is really somewhat ridiculous. Saving their derrieres -- twice -- cost more American lives than losses sustained in any other war except the Civil War. And then, we were fighting ourselves. The French are a nation of hypocrites.
11. That makes 3 ,...
split ,   US   (11.14.11)
Russia and China said 'nyet' to any additional sanctions not to mention attack. The French and Germans will follow considering that over 10% of their exports goes to Iran ,...
12. #1 - That's right ,...
split ,   US   (11.14.11)
But he didn't promised to be your junkyard dog ,...
13. # 2 - What If The Allied Forces Said That ,...
split ,   US   (11.14.11)
We wouldn't have this problem ,...
14. Is anyone surprised?
David ,   America   (11.14.11)
What is it in the genetics of Frenchmen that makes them such cowards? Are there no poisonous snakes in France? How do they handle them? Iran is nachash!
15. French Appeasement
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo CA USA   (11.14.11)
Appease, rather than oppose. This is the same French thinking that facilitated Nazi Germany's launching of WWII.
16. thought Sarkozy tries to appease Netanyahu.
Salma ,   Palestine   (11.14.11)
so he does not care . lol
17. Wow this is shocking news!
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (11.14.11)
The French aka the Eurowimps don't want to fight. It's either because they don't know how or they are afraid.
18. That's right, SPIT!
yesjb ,   Canada   (11.14.11)
You'd be a bloody slave under the Nazi thumb...much better!
19. #12 slit All Of europe Had The Problem
(11.14.11)
starting with Poland 1938 when hitler invaded? Boy you sure are a Blind ANTI-SEMETIC Scmuck aren't You!!! My Point was that if the allied forces of WW2 did'nt get involved france would be part of germany as paris as its Party Capital. Duh???
20. Where have all the men gone...?
Jake Stone ,   USA   (11.14.11)
...Oh, sorry, they were never there!
21. France and Holocaust
Brod ,   USA   (11.14.11)
The antiSemite scoundrels in France want to see a mega Holocaust to happen by Ayatollahist nuke. It is not up to France to decide how Israel should defend itself. If France has been threatened repeatedly to be wiped off the map by the Ayatollahs who are feverishly working on the nukes to accomplish their evil intention, they probably would react toward preemption.
22. why trust the french?
JL   (11.14.11)
they have been on the opposing side everytime....they are setting us up...
23. Still cannot admit that EU diplomacy FAILED
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (11.14.11)
The EU had its chance to resolve the issue and made a complete mess of it. "Last week, Foreign Minister Juppe said that France is "very worried" about the potential militarization of Iran's nuclear program, but opposes any strike against the Islamic Republic because it could cause irreparable damage." I have a feeling that "irreparable damage" is just what's needed. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
24. wtf
fraser ,   edinburgh   (11.14.11)
if iran has promised to strike israel IF ATTACKED, you are saying it would be stupid not to attack.Wow.,
25. How about a military strike on france?
jason white ,   afula, israel   (11.14.11)
They can pull their old white flags out from under their beds and surrender to the whole world. That sarkoosey is such a punk and a liar.
26. France objects to strike on Iran...so the f*** what ??
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (11.14.11)
27. Wouldn't nukes of Iran cause greater irreparable damage?
Jouko ,   Finland   (11.14.11)
But of course the goal of greater damage would be Israel - not France!!!
28. To: No. 24
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.14.11)
Do you ever need catch-up time. The Iranians have been threatening to wipe Israel (which they call the "Zionist entity") off the map for the better part of thirty-two years. Can't really fault Israel for deciding to take them seriously, now, can you? Perhaps the fault is better placed with Iran, for engaging in aggressive rhetoric -- whether they can back it up or not (they cannot), it is still aggressive -- or with the pussies in the European Union who care more about oil than they do about human lives -- at least Jewish ones. Wow, are you ever dumb. Perhaps you should lay off the single-malt, you know?
29. Impossible to imagine France's concerns
Boris ,   Canada   (11.14.11)
Amazing fear from a country that single-handedly destryed the Sierra Leonean air force a few years ago.
30. Einstein: World is a dangerous place to live - not because .
Jouko ,   Finland   (11.14.11)
Einstein said: The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of evil people but because the good people don't do anything to prevent the evil people.
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