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US media see Iran strike as transcending elections issues
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Published: 15.09.12, 09:07
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1. Bibi on a ledge as crowd yells jump jump
lydia ,   Brisbane   (09.15.12)
He has been on the ledge threatening for so long, Will he finally jump? Jump jump jump
2. US Just Starting to Notice.
Mark of Lewiston ,   USA   (09.15.12)
With Romney's wild statements, the US is just starting to notice. Most outside New York and the Beltway haven't noticed much since it isn't on TV here daily. Half the US still doesn't know or care about US troops in Afghanistan except that the costs of that war, like Iraq, will someday have to be paid.
3. Iranian Strike and US Poll
Stewart D. Bryant ,   Orlando, FL USA   (09.15.12)
This article represents so much of what is Wrong in America today and Why we are where we're at economically. 70% of Americans oppose a unilateral strike on Iran! 59% say if war breaks out between Iran and Israel that we shouldn't get involved!! Do people not realize that you cannot negotiate with these radicals? You make reference to Israel's request for definitive "red lines" and draw attention to Israeli leaders rhetoric! How ridiculous, I'll conclude with a quoted statement by Iran's President Ahmadinejad he made on Friday, and let his own words show how truly unstable and disturbed the nation of Iran is and why Israel is so concerned. President Ahmadinejad - "I am confident that Zionists are goners and the world will be freed from their existence and justice will be established"
4. Bibi must go
Avramele   (09.15.12)
Only Israel can solve Israel's problems. And the major problem is a PM who has lost touch with the reality of the situation and the limitations of his own powers. Not since Bar Kosiba has Israel had a leader so ego driven that he was prepared to lead our people to disaster and war.
5. This is the point
Gad ,   Israel   (09.15.12)
Obama has no foreign policy regarding the changes in the moslem world. That is why Iran is still developing its nuclear bomb.He sees Egypt not as a ally and not an enemy, but giving Egypt airplanes and sophisticated weapon it's ok? Since when Israel has become the unwanted child in the garden of president Obama ?
6. Everything about Obama in shambles except
Cyberbrain ,   World   (09.15.12)
Democrat and American Jews mindless worship of liberal socialism no matter the consequences.
7. The 'Hamlet like anguishing'
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (09.15.12)
by Netanyahu is caused by the lack of action by the west to bomb Iran on Israel's behalf. Netanyahu's anguish is caused by the fact that his bluff appears to have been called, and the hardman image he has projected for the Israeli people is just an act. The truth to the matter is Israel cannot 'solve' the Iranian issue on it's own, it needs international help. Unfortunately for Netanyahu there is not a western politician on the planet who will order an attack on Iran on Israel's behalf unless there is concrete evidence that Iran is building a bomb which they can show their electorate. Up to this point in time there isn't and until there is any politician ordering an attack on Iran willl be causing electoral suicide.
8. Onkly Israel has the right to decide what to do with the
Vicky ,   Ashkelon Israel   (09.15.12)
present situation. We are surrounded by enemies and our so called "FRIENDS" could not care. Obuma you have proved to us that u r not our friend. Note South Korea and others like us you will be betrayed next. I say use it Bibi. If they want our destruction then take them with us.
9. To number 3
PROUD ISRAELI   (09.15.12)
Israel is the safest place on earth! It will stand forever and ever!
10. We Will See, Sarah
Larry ,   Margaliot, Israel   (09.15.12)
Whether Bibi's bluff has been called or not. I am guessing you will be shown wrong.
11. 70% oppose war on iran ? is this the america wake ?
inconito   (09.15.12)
definitively americain do not want to die in the name of israeli hegemony. no president no matter romney or obama can start a war with so poor support. game over.
12. Go ahead but...
Ken   (09.15.12)
If Israel wants to attack Iran that's fine, just do it on your own and deal with the aftermath without expecting someone else to bail you out
13. Waivers renewed by Washington: for what purpose?
Alan ,   Canada   (09.15.12)
Waivers allowing banks in several countries in Europe & Asia to deal in Iranian international business such as oil, without sanctions from the US have just been renewed for 6 months. Given the US stance that it still relies on sanctions & diplomacy to budge Iran on the nuclear issue, one could ask how these waivers fit with the reliance on sanctions to derail Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This new delay in more effective economic sanctions against Iran gives the appearance that the US incumbant administration does not want before the November elections to push Iran into such an unbearable condition it may react with military action such as blocking the Saudi oil flow at the Straight of Hormuz. Or is Washington unable to impose compliance on the countries in which European & Asian banks are dealing with Iran?
14. BIBI ,IF YOU CAN NOT DECIDE
DA RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED OPERAHOUSE   (09.15.12)
Simply toss a coin :Heads or tails.
15. DECIDE TO STRIKE ? ( A RAP )
DA RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED OPERAHOUSE   (09.15.12)
Yo .once upon a time there was this kike ; who could not decide whether to strike , people were full of derision cause he could not make a decision they told him to get on his bike and go take a hike .
16. TO STRIKE ,OR NOT TO STRIKE ?
SHEIKH SPEAR ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (09.15.12)
THAT is the question . Whether it be nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous iranian fortune .or to take arms against a sea of iranian troubles . And by opposing end them .
17. COSS A TOIN ;TEADS OR HAILS ?
URBAN POET ,   SAFED OPERA   (09.15.12)
18. TALE OF THE MAN WHO COULDN'T
MR LIMERICK ,   LIMERICK , IRELAND   (09.15.12)
There once was a man with a tough hide ; who simply could not decide ; His lack of decision was met with derision perhaps he had best run and hide ?
19. Obama's red line is Iran achieving the nuclear bomb
Harry Wright ,   UK   (09.15.12)
We know that now - clearly. Obama's red line gave Iran the green light to continue its nuclear activities...not that Iran did not know it all along.
20. This is NOT a rhetorical joke !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (09.15.12)
This is a matter of live and death !!!!!!!!!!!
21.  SERIOUSLY NOW ..
DA URBAN POET ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (09.15.12)
Prime Minister Netanyahu comes across as being rather nervous and hesitant regarding Iran . In his shoes ,I would be very nervous too. Such a tremendous burden which could have devastating consquences either way .As for President Obama ,he is mainly concerned with the upcoming elections and one can fully understand that too. Netanyahu is caught between a rock ,and a very hard place. In his position .,I would not be sure that I would know what to do for the best.
22.  WHY EXPECT ?
DA URBAN POET ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (09.15.12)
Why expect President Obama to be more zionist than the zionists ? The man has an election to think about ,Israel is not his concern .
23. DA WORLD BECOMING DANGEROUS
DA RAP ARTIST ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (09.15.12)
Sadly ,da world is becoming a dangerous place .A danger to da human race ,we could all end up with egg on our face . I truly wish all peoples could live together in peace and harmony ,but people do not want that .
24. THE TALE OF THE TWO MATCHES
HANS.C. ANDERSEN ,   SAFED FAIRY TALES   (09.15.12)
Once upon a time there were two Safety Matches .One of them was strong and brave ,but the other was hesitant and could not decide whether to strike...or not.
25. Desperation
AlexB ,   Toronto, Canada   (09.15.12)
The US punditry think Bibi is just trying to bully Obama into doing whatever he wants. That is not the case. Things look and feel differently from Israel, where there isn't an ocean of separation like the one between Iran and US, and this concentrated effort by Iran, a nation of 75 million, to destroy Israel, a tiny nation of 8 million (half the size of Tehran). Also, loud obnoxious genocidal statements sound different to a nation who's experienced one, and who is constantly under siege and attack from Iran's agents. Bibi knows what a faux pas it is to even be seen as interfering in the US elections, or to be seen as cynically taking advantage of the elections for his aims (because it will only backfire on him after the elections), so whatever he says comes out of desperation.
26. War
Roxy ,   Israel   (09.15.12)
There is already a war against America in the Middle East or have you been blind to what is going on there these past few days ever since the film was shown on you tube! The question is now what to do about it,the republician guard is also fanning the flames. Do you really want to wait for Iran to have the bomb and beliver little dirty bombs to these same people that have been attacking the embassies abroad? Because once they get these bombs the attacks may not be abroad any more but in main street USA ! It is about time America woke up to the fact that Radical ISlam hates everyone equally !
27. or was Bibi's purpose to cripple Obama politically...
Rafi ,   US   (09.15.12)
... before the election - and conversely help his friend Romney?
28. Attack on Iran?
GE Poole ,   Salem, USA   (09.16.12)
Mr Netanyahu is faced with the most difficult dilemma any leader can know. It involves a high potential of existential threat to his people and his country. If he takes advice from anyone, the recommendation is thus: if you take the decision to attack Iran, you must do so with overwhelming, withering, and devastating force which is final and conclusive. Use all the "options" on your table. If not, don't attack at all and be quiet from now on. Worst outcome would be an ineffectual attack which was inconclusive.
29. #2 Mark - Wild Statements ?
BEN JABO MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (09.16.12)
Why not itemize just three of them? All of the Major Networks, excluding Fox are eager to and do publish anything that's derogatory when Romney is alleged to have said it//Fox published after the are able to verify, the others shoot from the hip They sunk so low that they harped on his alleged killing of a woman with Cancer, when her husband left his employment 7 years before she died We're still eager to see Obama's school records, which he has been hiding at the cost of million of dollars to prevent them being viewed You're doing your usual MOL, talking through your hat; no less would have been expected Turn on our TV; find out what you're pretending to know about
30. Proud Israeli @ 9
Moragh   (09.21.12)
Halleluja! Israel will always be when all others are GONE and FORGOTTEN!
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