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Former top US officials: Lift Iran sanctions
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 19.04.13, 08:12
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1. lenient to your enemies is cruel to your loved ones
mary_of_bethany ,   singapore   (04.19.13)
if sanction don't work, the problem is NOT in sanctions itself, the problem is in your enemies, that you should cause a harder blow, then start dangling carrots. Bribing criminals not to commit crimes is NOT a long term solution. you are opening the Pandora Box for criminals to blackmail you and threaten for more and more financial aids, knowing that you fear them now,
2. Will he be called ' Obama the Wimp '?
Roland Seener ,   London England   (04.19.13)
3. Usefull Idiots voicing their opinion !
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.19.13)
Irans stance before Obama was the same as now. Irans stance has nothing to do with Obama. Amazing what kind of Usefull Idiots there are, considering that Obama Himself is One. Arn.Sweden.
4. AMEN TO # 1 , 2 & 3. Especially # 1
Moshe ,   Usa   (04.19.13)
5. Check the water sources in the world!It's not Global Warming
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.19.13)
it is Global Dumbing! For real folks: something's not right up in the Head! Check the air as well, what do I know....
6. The rise of Irans nuke program was achieved,
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (04.19.13)
BECAUSE of the US cowards constantly BOWING to the rabid mullahs !
7. Nr 1. I Agree !.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.19.13)
It is best to take the confrontation with your enemie, when the Problem and first confrontation occur, even when you are taken of Guard and will incure loss and whatever, than, to give in and become your enemies servant or a so called Usefull Idiot. A true Warrior never give in, as in the case with Islamists and, the Communists. Without the Will to Selfsacrifice, the Good Ones will Loose agains the Evil Ones. Arn.
8. NO IDIOTS AT ALL..............................#3
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (04.19.13)
Your whimisical mind does not seem to absorb the reality and thus your comments.Iran has never before or will never in future bow to pressure.After all these sanctions and your supposedly 'inaction' on the part of USA, what has happened to the Israel's constant threat of doing it alone? Useful idiots may be the only ones becoming more useful. Have a nice day!!
9. # 8 MAHMOOD, Israel DID do it alone
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!! ,   United States   (04.19.13)
I wouldn't invest in Iran's nuclear future if I were you, Israel has taken out two nuclear facilities prior, Iraq and Syria. As they say, 'third time's the charm.' Have a nice day.
10. Nr.8.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.19.13)
Oh yes they are - I Quote - Your whimisical mind does not seem to absorb the reality and thus your comments Comment - Talkback nr 1. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4369672,00.html Further - I Quote - Useful idiots may be the only ones becoming more useful. Comment -You err - They wont ! And yes my day is wery well thank you !.. Arn.
11. this is the downside of diplomacy
the mad zionist ,   san francisco   (04.19.13)
for years all I've been hearing is Israel should calm down and let diplomacy work it's magic. this is where Netanyahus red line becomes effective. Obama publicly chastised Netanyahu for laying down red lines. Obama said there is absolutely no reason to put down red lines. well If someone attempts to exhaust diplomatic efforts, there has got to be a clear exit strategy, or else your going to diplomacy Iran straight to nuclear weapons. without red lines how do you know when diplomacy has failed? and in terms of Iran, why would they ever think this time is the last time. for years I've been seeing that next month there's talks in some country, then talks lead nowhere, and it seems that immediately after talks a future date is set for the next round. but Iran never hears of an end point to it, so why would they ever agree to anything if they know another round of talks is what the result would be. sanctions don't seem to be the driving factor for Iran, the lack of a defined red line is what the issue is. for f-ing real, does know one in Europe or the US government not see this. this is like amateur hour. has anyone ever heard Obama or anyone in his administration say that at a certain point if talks do not bring a deal, this is where diplomacy stops and the other options on the table are the only ones left? this is exactly why diplomacy seems to fail over and over again thoughout history. the other side never sees the date of consequences for no deal being achieved. Netanyahu was right on the mark to lay down red lines. the sad truth is that if Iran is ever stopped in their tracks, the only way is going to be thru military action, diplomacy has failed for one reason only, no end point was set, causing it to be a never ending path to nuclear weapons.
12. LIFT IRAN SANCTIONS ???
H ROSEN ,   PA USA   (04.19.13)
THE PANEL ALSO RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING 1) THE MULLAHS WILL GET A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION TO NETFLIX 2) THE MULAHS WILL GET FREE TICKETS FOR ALL U S LOTTERIES 3) AHMADINAD ? WILL GET A BEARD TRIM AT ANY BARBER IN THE WORLD ...PLUS HAIRCUTS FOR HIS CHILDREN 4) THE U S WILL NOT SAY "MILITARY OPTION" FOR A PERIOD OF 50 YEARS 5) ISRAEL WILL GIVE BACK ALL OF THE LAND PRIOR TO 1948 AND THE JEWS WILL MOVE TO EASTERN MADAGASCAR 6) THE MULLAHS WILL GET COPIES OF THE PORNO FLICK FEATURING JOAN CRAWFORD
13. SANCTIONS ARE COSTING IRANT DEARLY --DO NOT LIFT SANCTIONS
jewjewbee ,   AMERICA THE BEAUTIUL   (04.19.13)
Choking IRANT IS THE BEST POLICY...HOLD FAST! a weakened IRANT IS A BETTER IRANT!
14. ONLY SEVEN YEARS HAVE PASSED ....#9
MAHMOOD ,   LONDON-UK   (04.19.13)
And we are into the eigth....................are you sure of what you are saying?
15. #14 Are YOU sure of what you're saying?
Easy Rider   (04.19.13)
The chicken-hawk Iranians will never dare cross the threshold (Netanyahu's red line) because they know at the very least they will be set back a number of years. They'll just have to settle for nuclear power that generates electricity, as they claim that's all they want it for.
16. Sanctions keep 70M Iranians down, 6M Jews artificially up
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (04.19.13)
17. former top US officials
Cipora Julianna Kohn ,   Z   (04.19.13)
they would negotiate with hitler himself or with al qaeda. these are people who have no understanding of the muslim world. iran will never give up its nuclear weapons program peacefully. a nuclear armed iran would pose a grave threat to us national security interests as well as a grave threat to the entire middle east.
18. #16 Israel Is The ONLY THRIVING NATION
(04.19.13)
In the region and have contributed for the betterment of humanity over this century and past centuries! In the last century what has iran contributed to humanity? Terrorism, Violence, Mayham and Exporting Terrorism! Jews on the other Have Lead The World in Science, Medicine, Music (Classical) and Technology! Eat your heart out, you worm!
19. What can you expect
Steve ,   USA   (04.19.13)
Just seeing who the author of this article is told me from which angle (left) that the story would be told. So tell me Mr. Benhorin, just because these left leaning or libertarian leaning individuals say or suggest something, that means they are in the right? As a person who is center/right (myself) you make me nauseous.
20. Nr.15. You err - that is not going to be -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (04.19.13)
-such an Easy Ride as you suggests. Arn.Sweden.
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