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US imposes sanctions on banks dealing with Iran
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Published: 01.01.12, 08:24
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1. The closer we get to the elections the sharper words will
tom ,   tel aviv   (01.01.12)
flow from Obama's lips. "Parole-parole-parole..." remember the song? On the other hand, after running the US almost to the ground, what's left in his arsenal? It's not likely that USA can afford to really back up any threats to ANYBODY with real actions on the ground. Actions cost money, they don't have it. It's a Perfect Storm tailored to the Islamic World Take-Over policy. Republicans on the other hand are a joke, so in an elections where even Mickey Mouse would've won over Obama all they can muster is a... Goofy!!! Oy-Vey..
2. So much for cutting off their gasoline
Robert ,   NY USA   (01.01.12)
I don't think the US would be much help in attacking Iran. The use of aircraft carriers wouldn't work. And seeing Iran can detect a tiny US stealth drone, it can detect their large bombers.
3. nuclear prolifertion
zivron   (01.01.12)
Nuclear proliferation will destroy or produce famine didase and suffering of billions of humans creatures and ecology.Such horrible power can only be in the power of sane humans with some compassion otherwise Tokyo Moscow and Leningrad bikes if the nazis got. there first let alone stun or polpot.
4. With no proof Iran is building nuclear..
Chris.B ,   Australia   (01.01.12)
weapons all sanctions do is punish the innocent Iranians. Pushing them towards the Mullahs.Iranians have lived under sanctions since they took control of their own resources.With all the hysteria surrounding the Iranian 'bomb' it would seem America lead by its Welfare state in chief is determined for Iran to build bombs and is pushing them to do it.CRAZY!!
5. nuclear prolifertion
zivron   (01.01.12)
Nuclear proliferation will destroy or produce famine didase and suffering of billions of humans creatures and ecology.Such horrible power can only be in the power of sane humans with some compassion otherwise Tokyo Moscow and Leningrad would have been vaporized if the nazis got. there first let alone stalin mao or polpot
6. muslum obumma insists on "warning period" ho hum.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (01.01.12)
7. We all knew Iran would never block the Straits of Hormuz
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (01.01.12)
but they do like to hear themselves talk sometimes. One can assume the same goes with the rest of their threats.
8. To: Noodles at No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.01.12)
I am inclined to agree. But that in no way reduces Israel's obligation to take those existential threats very, very seriously. Iran is finished. The mullahs and ayatollahs just haven't figured that out. Happy New Year, by the way!
9. #4 Chris.B , Australia
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (01.01.12)
When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.
10. UNITED STATES AND( THE REST OF) THE ENTIRE MANKIND.
SJOERD RUURD VAN DER ,   MULTIVERSE   (01.01.12)
PRESENT USA-ADMINISTRATION, MIND YOUR OWN AMERICAN, INTERNAL, NATIONAL, DOMESTICAL BUSINESS, WITHIN YOUR OWN AMERICAN TERRITORY, WITH YOUR OWN AMERICAN POPULATION/PEOPLE, GRADUALLY, AT LAST. ALSO FOR EVERY COUNTRY/PEOPLE, FOR EXAMPLE THAT ISSUE/CASE GOES WITH/ABOUT THE IRANIAN PEOPLE THEMSELVES AND AN INSTITUTION AS THE ENTIRE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN/SINCE 1945.
11. to Chris B @4
jo moor   (01.01.12)
If you so certain, put your B's on the block if the nuclear weapon mechanism is not there. We need sepranos in the world to be heard above all the background noise
12. #9
jo moor   (01.01.12)
Bullseye accuracy!
13. Nr 7 and 8. Hmmm - ? -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.01.12)
If iran believe an Military strike against iran is imminent, or they conclude that they themselves has to strike first, the will do everything in their power to block the Straits. The Iranians would be bouth Idiots and Fools if thet didnt. Arn.Sweden.
14. #7 Sarah B.
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (01.01.12)
Thank you for greetings for the New Year. Same to you and your family. Yes, I agree that Iran shouldn't be ignored, and no sane country would. I won't be shedding any tears if they should go the way of the wayward wind as you stated.
15. Banzai
Haider ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (01.01.12)
From a peace loving man with a Nobel peace prize to a warmonger in two years. That must be a record.
16. #10, what?
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.01.12)
The United Nations is a forum. It only had as much power as allowed by the member nations (really the UNSC). Given the fact that those countries don't actually want the UN to be able to do anything it cannot.
17. US SOVEREIGNTY
Bett ,   Sarasota, USA   (01.02.12)
Losing it fast, gooogle: AGENDA 21. #1 issue ignored, vote in a president to restore US Constitution and who does not support joining the One World Gov't. Revolutionary war meant nothing if you don't wake up and help!
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