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Clinton: Iran wants to be attacked
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 21.06.12, 19:52
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1. Sadly, I disagree with her,
Iranian Hunter   (06.21.12)
The US administration is ABSOLUTELY clueless when it comes to Iran. Whether it is their culture, history, taqiyya, shia islam, etc etc. If you think Hillary there, knows anything about the history of Islamic Iran, i have a golden bridge to sell for 20 dollars. It is in the interest of Iran to have a nuke, no doubt. it is in the interest of Iran to be attacked, no doubt genius, but it is NOT in the interest of Iranian regime to be economically crippled. Let's see how mighty their internet army will be when they can't even afford bread. I am waiting for the iranians ayatollah wannabe that will attack my comment by using american names.... in 3....2...1..... Bring it on baby. Just don't cry to the UN after i am finished with you.
2. Secretary Clinton is bull la'inyan.
Michael ,   California, USA   (06.21.12)
The conflict with Palestinians has kept Jews in Israel and internationally together for over 100 years now. Without the Arabs and the need to defend Israel from their aggression there would be much more internal strife among the Jews. Iran is like Israel in many ways. Let's hope they will agree with Clinton and will conclude that attacking Israel will be counterproductive. Maybe the "cousins" will find a way to get together somehow after Israel will relinquish all of its plans to attack Iran?
3. Another ridiculous Obama regime excuse.
Chaim ,   Israel   (06.21.12)
As Republican leader Mitt Romeny recently noted; the Obama regime would rather Iran build nuclear bombs than see Israel attack Iran's nukes. Obama has spent most of his energy trying to discourage Israel from disarming Iran's genocidal mullahs. The latest statement from the Obama regime that, "Iran wants to be attacked" is yet another ridiculous excuse to justify doing nothing and pressuring Israel to do nothing. Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
4. blah blah blah blah
JL   (06.21.12)
5. Nuclear warfare looming large
Dr KV Ranjit   (06.21.12)
A nuclear Threat from Iran can no longer be prevented since when Iran is not allowing a few sites to be examined by IAEA. it is obvious that THEY are cladenstinely developing nuclear bombs which can no longer be prevented.Only a nuclear strike in future can be preempted by devising strategies which preempted a Pakistan nuclear strike on India on 1999&2001 as well as N Korean one over S Koreain 2009.For details please see my Facebook notes etc since these cannot be described here .If Israel wants to save itself then both Israel and the world including India will have to shed the shameless hypocrisy which is afflicting arrogant world leaders and countries and media alike which is the. Root cause of the Nuclear,Cyber&Economic warfare looming larger the world
6. For everyone's benefit, its ISRAEL
Dan Goldman   (06.21.12)
For everyone's benefit, its ISRAEL thats being fooled. There is a huge nexus that has formed between Obama, Europe, IAEA & Iran under the leadership of wily Ashton to create an illusion that the problem is being solved to prevent an Israeli attack. All of them benefit if there is no war while Israel alone loses when Iran gets the bomb. Netanyahu is one of the few who can see through this plot (even Barak seems to have been taken in) but whether he has the guts to act alone is the question.
7. Sillery For A Educated Women You Sure Are
(06.21.12)
Stupid!!! Who Cares if the Iranian people will unite With What? I hope besides turning their military sites into dust, Cut The Head Off The SNAKES!!! EMMES? Need a hand I'm Available!!!!! Bibi can find me!!!!!! ברוך שם הא
8. I'm not sure Iran "wants" to be attacked,
Robert ,   USA   (06.21.12)
but I believe they are willing to be attacked rather than give up their program to get nuclear weapons. I do not agree that Israel cannot effectively stop their program, though likely only for several years if the Iranians decide to continue their quest for the bomb. On the upside, it is possible, though not likely, that a humiliating defeat of Iran's military might result in a regime change. Finally, the one or more year time frame is too long and almost guarantees the Iranians will have the bomb or the ability to produce them, besides, if Obama is re-elected, all bets are off about whether the US will continue to stand with Israel.
9. The other option...
British Citizen ,   UK   (06.21.12)
....leave Iran alone. I don't know this Baker boy is but John Bolton must be a psychopath. He seems to be itching to take on Russia too. He must be missing the Cold War. Not an ounce of empathy for the little people. He must think he's playing a game of Risk or something. WW1 springs to mind. Its all about power and these neocons are like aliens. They've got their brains wired differently from most of us.
10. hillary --what a joke
arne ,   chicago u s a   (06.21.12)
better she get in the kitchen bakeing cookies. the last thing we all need right now is another major flairup.she's some kind of secretary of state--just another unqualified member of obamas cabinet. I sure hope we will get a big league team come november.
11. Easiest solution to the Iranian problem
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (06.21.12)
1. Israel in full-blown assault on the facilities. 2. America drawn in almost immediately. 3. Israel retires to it's own territory, and turns the reins over to America. 4. Jim Baker's dreams of "taking them out" are realized.
12. Clinton and Baker know NOTHING
Richard ,   Boca Raton, USA   (06.21.12)
That is a crock of baloney. Between Clinton and "the seasoned" Baker, they know bubkis about what motivates the Iranian top idiots. That is a lame LIBERAL excuse for non-action. Nothing more important than self-defense and Israel must do what it necessary if she feels threatened by these 4th century muslim barbarians. All it would take is one good nuclear hit by Iran and my family living in Isreal, and other millions, would be eliminated. NOT ON MY WATCH!!
13. need an excuse to not attack Iran say Iran wants to be attac
zionist forever   (06.21.12)
Obama does not want to attack Iran under any circumstances especially so close to an election but he also knows diplomacy failed years ago and the opposition are starting to pick up on that. The solution is announce Iran wants to be attacked to give legitimacy to the regime so if we attack we will be playing into their hands so best thing to do is not attack and give diplomacy a chance. That idiot in the White House should remember that when Iran gets nukes so will Saudi Arabia, Turkey and possibly others so the Middle East will be the most concentrated nuclear weapons zone in the world. Iran's space program is also a covert excuse for development of ICBMS and once they get them those nukes Obama let them get will also have the range to mainland America but by then it will be to late to do anything and we will have Cold War 2.
14. SUCH CONVERSATIONS ARE EMBARASSING
inetfraud ,   US-IL   (06.21.12)
IRAN'S TIMETABLE HAS ALREADY BEEN EXHAUSTED, JUST AS THE PA AND HAMAS'S. WHATS REALLY GOING ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS ANYONE'S GUESS BUT THEY ALL LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF FOOLS AND IGNORAMUSES, BAR NONE. NO ONE WANTS IRAN TO BE ATTACKED BUT ITS DEFINITELY THE ONLY OPTION LEFT. IN THE END THEY WILL COME TO THIS CONCLUSION AS EVERYONE KNOWS ALREADY AND IT WON'T JUST BE ON THE NUCLEAR FACILITIES; IT WILL BE A TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF IRAN'S ENTIRE MILITARY. ITS JUST BEYOND COMPREHENSION WHY IRAN HAS BEEN ABLE TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL TERRORIST NETWORK LARGER THAN ANYONE'S ON THE PLANET AND WHY THEY'VE BEEN ALLOWED TO THREATEN THEIR NEIGHBORS AND OTHERS INCESSANTLY FOR DECADES. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: IRAN NEEDS A SEVERE BEATING. AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I THINK TURKEY IS NEXT IN LINE: IT MIGHT BE IN A FEW DECADES, BUT FROM ALL INDICATORS FROM THEIR GENOCIDAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE KURDS AND THEIR AMBITIONS TO BECOME THE ME SUPERPOWER WHILE MAKING OUTLANDISH CLAIMS AND THREATS...THERE'S GOING TO BE NO OPTION LEFT ONCE THEIR EGO GETS TOO BIG.
15. She is correct
Max ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (06.21.12)
The sanctions are hurting Iran economically. The top Leaders are feeling the pressure and there is already friction between Ahmenajhad and the Ayatollahs. They've done nothing to help the Iranian economy and that strengthens the Iranian secular democratic activists. Look - nothing would unite the Iranian faster than attacking these nuclear facilities - especially because they've place them near population centers - even near their holy city of Qom. If Qom gets bombed - the Ayatollah regime would be able to easily motivate the populace (especially the poor and ignorant) into a Holy War. Also this would pressure the Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons to counter Iran - (contrary to uninformed opinions - the Arabs and Iranians don't like each other) We need the patience and wisdom of Solomon here - not the chest thumping war drums.
16. Why does Ms. Clinton generates lack of trust from this...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (06.21.12)
...poster? And, why one can't trust the "commitment" of her boss, Mr. Obama...??
17. Obama STRENGTHENING ISLAMISTS
marat ,   ottawa, canada   (06.21.12)
It is absolutely clear that Obama's agenda is to weaken Israel and to strengthen Islamic regimes. His "sanctions" mantra is crazy--no one believes Iran will suddenly comply after decades of ignoring sanctions. Obama is determined to PREVENT Israel from attacking Iran because he is afraid of how it might affect his votes in the next election. He is a TOTAL FAILURE and a Threat to Western Security. He tries to appear as a friend but in TRUTH is an ENEMY of Israel and an absolute enemy. He will throw a bone to Israel now and then to cover this truth. He is NOT a "President." He is a "Campaign-In-Chief." God help America if he is reelected for another term of misery and bizarre Agendas.
18. At las a fact pronounced by USA Foreign Secretary
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (06.21.12)
Iran really tries to lure some attack from Isarel or elsewhere. If any threatening from Israel oil will jump back over 120 USD, now below 78 USD this difference is a life or death question. No arab economy or Iranian economy can bear long time fallen oil prices, if oil falls below 40 USD Iranian national income will come down by half ! But USA oil companies with their high cost, has to keep oil over 100 USD too, thus before Iran goes bankrupt US Economy will collapse. So a war needed soon. Soon....
19. HC: She who speaks with forked tongue. The snake is hissing
Bernie ,   Erehwon, USA   (06.21.12)
again, or is it pissing again? Anything to buy time until after the eection! HC has become as trustworthy on foreign policy with Iran as BC on matters of what constitues sexual relations in a WH closet. What does IS mean? What do a-bomb and I-ran mean? Take a break wrinkle bag.
20. Attacking Iran?
Valdi ,   Germany   (06.21.12)
Attacking Iran is as bad, as not attacking it. There is NO good solution. Ideally would be to let Iran collapse economically, so the Iranian people can overtake the mullahs. This would take some time, but would be least damaging. Looking beyond the Ayatollahs, Iran could be a valuable partner Israels as a counterweight to the Arabs, Turks. Much bigger help would be, if the international community and especially the Saudis, would recognize Jordan as a Palestinian state , which it practically already is, and would lay the foundation for a lasting peace with Israel. Hamas, Hisbolah, Assad should be neutralized, which would make Iran much less influential. The Arabs, and Israel could get nuclear coverage from US and Russia instead. Iran would be neutralized till it collapses. China wouldn't care, Russia would be OK, if NATO would stop bulling it with its unnecessary rocket defense shield. Therefore, it is the US, which has to give up its ambitions to get total security at the cost of others, and cooperate with Russia. Best solutions are often simple, and out of box - but truthful, means tacheles. Best Vladi
21. Iran wants to be attacked
HZ ,   USA   (06.21.12)
Clinton and cronies usually bend over backwards to give these terrorist nations what they want.... So, nu?
22. AntiSemite meets AntiSemite
Brod ,   USA   (06.21.12)
AntiSemite Hillary meets with AntiSemite James Baker-the worst Secretary of State America has ever known. Baker knows nothing about Islamist-Jihadism. And he is not an expert on Ayatollahism. The fact is the Democratic forces in Iran will never unite with the fanatical Ayatollahists who butchered them during the last election. Furthermore, they have suffered the tyranny of the fanatical Ayatollahists. AntiSemites are Hitlerites. Baker sides with the Ayatollahists because they have the same agenda as Hitler. Israel should say NO to these dark forces. They don't represent Judeo-Christian America. They are Pagans.
23. @Dan Goldman
British Citizen ,   UK   (06.21.12)
Correct. Europe and the US are broke. We can't afford another war. Quite apart from the moral arguments against it. You'll just have to get used to the idea that most European and American citizens will oppose another war in the ME. It makes no sense to us and will only hurt us.
24. The People
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (06.21.12)
I actually think the vast majority of Israelis, Iranians and American Servicemen and Women in the Straits of Hormuz and neighbouring areas do not want to die in a needless war. There is a way out of the impasse. P.S. A Rubik's Cube can always be solved in twenty moves no matter how diabolical the configuration if the correct algorithm is in place. This is known as the G-d Algorithm.
25. #14 inetfraud Besides Destroying Their
(06.21.12)
Whole military Their Jihadist mad mullahs,their little bearded monkey and last but not least their supremeless lead no where Have To Be Taking A Dirf Nap? Hint hint?
26. So Hillary Sweet Cheeks If They Want It
(06.21.12)
I think the World Should Unite And Give Them What They Want? Don't you think so? Waana Know why? Because EVERYONE will be happy; the ILLEGAL regime in tehran will pay for the Last 3 years of ILLEGAL reign, Israeli's WON'T BE THREATENED anymore, the Iranian people left will pick up the pieces and Start Anew, AND ALL THOSE PILOTS WILL EXPERIANCE for the next bunch of fools who want to disrupt International Harmony? It's a Win Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hip hip hurray I Have Solved The Ridcules Farce For the Pathetic 5+1. ברוך שם הא
27. clinton:Iran wants to be attacked
ronnie pleet ,   philadelphia USA   (06.21.12)
But israel doesn't want to be attacked and the threat is there!! REALLY!!!
28. to no 9
Jennie ,   Israel/US   (06.22.12)
I am not surprised for the stupidity of your post...Afer all, we know who it comes from...But FYI, John Bolton is a highly respected man of Peace, Diplomat and attorney , who served in several Republican administrations, as well as the US Ambassador of the UN. I guess, your problem is, that he is not a liberal, as well as the fact, that John Bolton is not appologizing and won't sale away his principals and his Homeland.. Have a nice day...
29. Hey...Baker and Hillary...why not SELL them
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (06.22.12)
some of the US nukes ?....You TRAITORS !
30. #20 - Valdi you will NOT like the result
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (06.22.12)
if the Iranian economy collapses (due to US/Israel) and the current government is replaced. Who exactly do you think will replace the current government? I can guarantee It will NOT be a government that will be friendlier toward US/Israel because the Iranians will be universal in their hatred for US/Israel just like the Iraqis, Afghans and Pakistanis hate the US. By the time the Iranian economy collapses, Israel will be deeply hated and the Jews that have lived there could be under attack. BUT the real problem for you is the Iranian economy is NOT going to collapse because nations have survived just fine without greenbacks using barter and smuggling. Can you tell the difference between Iraqi oil and Iranian oil? Neither can anyone else.
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