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Obama rebuffs Republican criticism on Iran
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Published: 19.01.12, 08:12
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1. The appeaser no longer say: Iran will not have nuclear...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (01.19.12)
...weapons. Instead, he talks about him doing all that he can to ensure that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. And, "all that he can" is certainly not a way to measure such an important matter. Perhaps he listened to the advise of his teacher once again, the Rev. J. Wright of Chicago, the man who "loves" America and liberal democracy...
2. I have not taken any options off the table
Devorah   (01.19.12)
regarding the possibility of my doing the shimmy in the middle of Mea Shearim. But I'm pretty sure I won't.
3. Tell the truth
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (01.19.12)
Obama seems to have a problem telling the truth. The best way to have stopped Ahmadinejad and protect American interests was popular regime change, that almost happened in the Green Revolution 2009-2010. Blinded by his hatred for Jews and Israel and totally dedicated to Arab and not American interests, Obama supported Amadinejad, the Basij and Revolutionary Guards as they destroyed the revolution. The bottom line, is you can't fix stupid. If Iran gets nukes, it is Obama. If American soldiers die in Iran, it is Obama. If Iranian children die in a war, it is Obama. If the American economy takes a hit because of a war, it is Obama.
4. A Selfdeceptive snowd in Mentality - ? -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.19.12)
I quote - "Overall, I think it's going to be pretty hard to argue that we have not executed a strategy over the last three years that has put America in a stronger position than it was than when I came into office," he added. Comment - It is written - " Everything HASHEM has made Pleasant/Fit for its Time " !!!. Well - Even Chamberlain would have done the right thing but - - to late. The Selfdeceptive Usefull Idiots never learn. Arn-Sweden.
5. No options off the table
Joe Domaseo ,   Toronto Canada   (01.19.12)
Well, actually since Russia has given the West a unique warning "hands off Iran" the so called options have really been moved off the table to the coffee table. In other words, as news articles constantly repeat "Iran says nuclear power is for energy but the West believes otherwise" so the US likewise repeats "no options off the table." But as the former are just hollow words now, so is the latter. No one is going to war with Russia.
6. What is Israel doing except complaining
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (01.19.12)
Israel should man up and take control of it's own destiny. If Israel wants to sanction Iran it should immediately notify all countries that if you conduct business with Iran you will be shut out of the Israeli market, then again I haven't heard one word about Israeli sanctions or Israel shutting out any country that purchases Iranian oil. Is Israel complaining about the Russians or Chinese? The answer is NO, but they want to put pressure on the one country that supports it via diplomatic cover ( VETO) and military aid, intelligence etc. I never ever heard of such an ungrateful ally that expects so much and demands more and more. If Israel doesn't like us go to the Chinese and Russians and see what they would say about sanctioning Iran. This is pure BS and if Obama caves into that weak ars BIBI and Barak who won't even protect his own country from missile attacks from Hamas he loses my vote.
7. Not Cavalier with GIs Lives
Mark ben Josef ,   USA   (01.19.12)
Unlike all the Republicans, except Paul, Obama is just not cavalier with the lives of US GIs. Perry wants to invade or occupy or bomb 9 countries. And all the remaining Republicans want to privatize nuclear weapons production; probably sales too since restrictions would mean regulation. They all agree on privatizing and eliminating the US Energy Department.
8. O say can he sing
Clearer Light ,   Alaska   (01.19.12)
Mr O Bummer is a funny guy. He allowed the 5th Fleet to loose its credibility when he did not order them back into the Persian Gulf. Granted Iran has tools that could be bad for the fleet. But the fleet can handle Iran. According to Fox today, he has sent secret messages that he wants to talk. He has not demanded the return of our shot down drone. He has been unable to get Asia to cut its oil imports from Iran except for Japan. He has not used the full power given to him by the Senate in a 100 to zero vote to crack down on the Iranian central bank. In short OBummer is long on hot air and very short on good deeds.
9. to3
(01.19.12)
if it is buff it is rebuff
10. What happening to Peter Lavelle at RT?
Tim ,   Brighton   (01.19.12)
Cross Talk seems to have gone from a platform for sharp and good debate to simply a charade...a Peter Lavelle opportunity to bash Israel at EVERY opportunity. Maybe its his new beard! Is that creation a sign that Peter has had a religious experience? He certainly doesnt look any more macho..And all that glitter jewellery? Ah thats it...Mid Life Crisis! And his Anti Israel bias is so obvious, so blatant, so crass ...and last nights Cross Talk on Iran was probably one of the most toe curling and embarrasing programs Ive seen for ages Peter..get rid of that horrible beard and please go back to the Cross Talk we used to know...
11. Obama Sh1t or get off the pot. No U Can't
Norbus ,   Jerusalem   (01.19.12)
pulled off last election. Obama can't do the sleight of hands he pulled off the last elerction. Oh no he can't . How can a Muslim attack another Muslim country? Iran will be allowed to gain nukes then he will come up with a bullshit story how he wanted to save the world from regional war. Mr President: Shit or get off the pot
12. Israel has a nuclear weapon?
Ian ,   Germany   (01.19.12)
13. Thank God George W. Bush is not....
Robert ,   Australia   (01.19.12)
......running the place. The entire middle east would be in flames now and economic recovery would be a pipedream.
14. AMERICAN BUSINESS, WITHIN AMERICAN TERRITORY OF THE AMERICAN
A WONDER-SJ. R. ,   MULTIVERSE   (01.19.12)
PEOPLE AND SO ON... OF COURSE THE NATIONAL AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAD/STILL HAS ANOTHER OPINION/POINT OF VIEW THAN THE NATIONAL AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PARTY IF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANTED/STILL WANT THAT.
15. Obama plays disgusting games till the election.
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.19.12)
While warning Israel not to save herself by destroying Iran's nukes, Obama plays disgusting games designed to win Jewish votes. After the election, if heaven forbid Obama wins, he will make it perfectly clear he will do NOTHING real about Iran's nukes. Israel must destroy Iran's nukes on he own.
16. @13: the entire ME IS in flames!
Joe ,   St Louis USA   (01.19.12)
Did u notice that 5000 (and counting) have died in Syria, at the hands of the guy Obama called "a man of peace"? And recovery DOES still seem a distant dream. Not saying W would necessarily do better, but let's face reality: O is going pretty bad.
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