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Ross: Obama won't hesitate to use force against Iran
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 13.12.11, 23:13
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1. Mr. Ross, did the US hesitate prior to attacking
Mike ,   Raanana Israel   (12.13.11)
Afganastan, or Iraq (twice) in 1991 and 2001 to insure the pice of oil would not be influenced? No sir they did not. The US has sold Israel out before because of oil. In 1973 your Nixon only released supplies when it was made clear to him that Israel was on the virg of pushing the button, and only then out of fear that all the worlds oil supply would not be accessable only then were supplies released. The point is, nothing is more important than oil to the US and therefore Israel needs to act as she sees fit at any time, however this is not an Israeli problem it is a global problem.
2. i will not say you are a liar. but i will say your aim is to
ralph   (12.13.11)
confuse us or make us believe an untruth.
3. Please What Is b.H.o. Definition Of
(12.14.11)
Exhaustion Like A DECADE of iran CIRCUMVENTING ALL International Laws. Making a monkey's Uncle out of him(bho)?
4. Mr. Ross is an ASSHOLE as big as Obama !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (12.14.11)
These scumbags will never ever act decisively against Iran...!!!
5. Obama is no Warrior . but an Civilian !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (12.14.11)
You cant apply the doctrine of civil violance as a last resort in World Power Politic. I Quote - Ross: Obama won't hesitate to use force against Iran Former White House adviser on Mideast affairs says president wants to exhaust all other means before resorting to military force Comment - If one thinks wrong one looses. This was the misstake by Chamberlain and other civilian thinkers, and the cost for this misstake was enormous. Further - Ross claimed there was still time to block Iran's nuclear program with diplomatic means. - , but stressed that the international community should impose further sanctions against Tehran, including its central bank. Comment - It is wery obvious to other Realistic Thinkers, that sanctions will not work and the Worldcommunity, Russia and China will not cooperate. Further - Ross said he was convinced that when Obama says all options are on the table with regards to Iran, he does not mean to say that the military option is the preferred one. Comment - Thats the failure with the Usefull Idiots, they shun the only option that will work, as in this case. God bevere for the Loosing thinkers in the US. The Cost for to stop Iran Mounts by every Day. Shia Islam will neve Bow !!!. Arn.Sweden.
6. Filling the gap in Oil
SE ,   Boston, USA   (12.14.11)
Saudia Arabia and its more enlightened neighbors need to increase production so that the market for oil is not seriously harmed by an embargo on Iran. Meanwhile, Western countries need to stockpile as much oil as possible in case the Mad Mullahs decide to make trouble in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz.
7. IRAN
SJOERD RUURD VDV ,   MULTIVERSE   (12.14.11)
THAT REACTION COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A FORM OF WAR-MONGEING. AGAIN THE FORMER AND THE PRESENT AMERICAN ADMINISTRATIONS REALLY GRADUALLY AT LAST SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS WITH THEIR OWN PEOPLE WITHIN THEIR OWN TERRITORY. IT IS REALLY THE ISSUE OF THE IRANIAN PEOPLE THEMSELVES AND IF NEEDED ALSO OF THE ENTIRE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION.
8. It Is Way Too Late!
Shahab 6   (12.14.11)
9. funny
pathan ,   karachi pakistan   (12.14.11)
it amazes me to see how the general american public is kept in constant state of fear and paranoia..all because of corrupt politicians. Americans need to wake up stop being so gullible mayne..my view is that americans are innocent and nice but your politicians are giving you a bad rep..yall need a revolution and throw the govt out through anarchy..lets start with prosecuting that chicken hawk cheneyyyyyy
10. IMPOSSIBLE FOR JEWS TO TRUST OBAMA
Zimbi ,   NJUSA   (12.14.11)
11. Exhaust all options first.... may come TOO LATE
Walt ,   US   (12.14.11)
Just like for Jews in WWII US didn't do anything to stop Jews from being killed
12. #11 Bogus WW2 claim
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (12.14.11)
Exactly what should he US have done different during WW2? The basic reality is the US did everything it could to end the war as quickly as possible and there was little that could have been done to change the situation. Second guessing the past and seeing grand conspiracies is just plain stupid.
13. #6 - It is impossible for the Saudis
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (12.14.11)
to increase oil production. The production and discovery data from the last five years indicates that Saudi Arabia is near their peak production, just like most of the other oil production areas on the earth (US production peaked in 1970). Without Iran's oil, the global oil production could not meet global oil demand and if Iran is attacked, it will destroy the oil production capability of almost half the current world supply. Basically the world either gets off oil overnight or quits threatening Iran. An attack on Iran will destroy the US and Israel.
14. #4..FRUSTRATED ROSSis no ASSHOLE.... HE IS A SCUMBAG..
ali ,   villanova -usa   (12.14.11)
This NEOCON... CON MAN... wants a WAR and may get it.. BUT..BEFORE SPARKS FLY..... This COWARD should move to TEL AVIV and BARK from there..
15. Mr. Ross is a stupid as they come
Rozie   (12.14.11)
Mr Ross does not have one a record of success. He has licking up to Pres. Obama and has been giving very BAD advise to the administration. This administration with all the Jewsih advisors has been the worest for Israel and for the USA. G-d only help us.
16. Don't wait until it's too late!
Reuven   (12.14.11)
Time is running very, very short. Do it NOW!
17. who cares
m ,   Israel   (12.14.11)
Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Tel Aviv
18. dennis who?
arshile gorky ,   nyc, usa   (12.14.11)
19. Tonight the part of........
Gideon Reader   (12.14.11)
....Billy Flynn with be played by Dennis Ross. He is in his glory as he gives us the Old Razzle Dazzle. However under the cover of the music is the same old BEEE ESSS. Newt is warming up in the wings. Time for cleaning out the Augean Stables.
20. ross is wrong
moron ,   galut   (12.14.11)
bho is pro jihad..just look where he intervenes and does not
21. Obama use force on Iran? He won't lift a finger if
Harry Wright ,   UK   (12.14.11)
Michelle is attacked. More and more bluff and fantasy from the White House. Obama was too scared to out bin Laden and had to be prodded to give the order. He will ever take on the mullahs? Gimme a break.
22. Let Iran do with Israel as it sees fit.
Nobody ,   United States   (12.14.11)
Israel and America are the world's bullies, and biggest financers of state-sponsered robbery, terrorism, and murder.
23. Wait until Tel Aviv is nuked before
Stephen in New York   (12.14.11)
taking any action. That way everybody will agree that Iran has nukes.
24. Wait until Tel Aviv is nuked
Stephen in New York   (12.14.11)
and then there will be no doubt that Iran has nuclear weapons.
25. Iran is not a problem for the U.S.
Chris.B ,   Australia   (12.14.11)
It would be wiser for America to focus on their own countries internal issues. I find it laughable that American politicians have to make excuses to Israel and American Jews about their actions towards Iran.The zionist's in the Whitehouse ensured sabotage of any real dialogue with Iran. Seeing a welfare state dictate the foreign policy of a 'superpower' is why nobody takes America seriously anymore.
26. Pistachios for the Persians
Barry SaltandChocola   (12.14.11)
Here's another idea: give each Iranian one kilo of pistachios, as a sign of goodwill, mark each bag "gift of the USA".
27. Dennis Ross Knows Better
BradL ,   Pleasanton, USA   (12.14.11)
The argment Ross makes regarding any increase in oil prices as a result of an embargo. What a crock! We have wasted 5 years talking about this threat. It is real and it is the source of most of the world's problems. Iran is trulry the evil empire and if not stopped in total, the world will regret it. Israel must do what it needs to. Certainly every country on the planet does what is in its best interest. Why not Israel?
28. #4 Chris Rottenmoser
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.14.11)
Nay, you're wrong, Ross is a bigger one..He has been wishy washy for years, what hurts worse he was in a position to exert some pressure on Obama, but didn't, he's a House Jew
29. #5 Arn
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.14.11)
Obama is the "COMMANDER & CHIEF" of all the American Armed forces, not a mere civilian, as such has military rank separate from the Presidency
30. Obama is America's: Neville Chamberlain
Rand Rayne ,   USA   (12.14.11)
In the end...his policy of appeasement to dictators and meglo-maniacs will cost American and Israeli lives..at some point the American people will wake-up and impeach him for 'treason'.
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