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Fatal flaw of Obama’s appeasement of Iran
Shoula Romano Horing
Published: 16.10.14, 10:29
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1. Ebola
Ian Cheney ,   Sydney AU   (10.16.14)
We must trust President Obama. After all, about a month ago, he said "In the unlikely event that Ebola reaches these shores (USA), we have contingency plans in place ....." In the unlikely event that Iran ever uses nuclear weapons against the United States, the next President will no count need to have contingency plans in place.
2. To: FB Carmen Pizarro-Sanchez ·
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.16.14)
Aren't you just the least little bit embarrassed that most Israelis have better command of the English language than do you? Do you know the difference between "your" and "you're?" I guess you do, now. You can thank me at your leisure, you ignorant slut.
3. "naïve wishful thinking"
Devorah   (10.16.14)
Nothing naive about it. Obama's intent has been to destroy Israel and the U.S. from the get-go. All you bleeding hearts who defend this POS, you'll be singing a different tune because it will have a negative impact directly on you sooner or later.
4. Agree with the author.
Beary White ,   Norway   (10.16.14)
Mr sotero, the sunni boy, got loose again, as he ALWAYS do when going abroad. His personal interest of a peace-treaty with the shia government is obvious a discrete plan of binding the shia's and the sunni's together in one group on its way to complete the war for the islamic caliphate. Mr Sotero is worse than el Baradai...and both have actually made the world a more dangerous place...in the spirit of evil islam.
5. Excellent editorial
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.16.14)
Ms. Horing has found the diseased flaw in the American ointment -- its so-called "president." That Obama has a secret Islamic agenda is no surprise. He made plain his intent as soon as he entered office, and with his famous speech in Cairo, where he articulated his love for Islam and its "culture" and which sowed the seeds for the turmoil that has rocked the Arab world and resulted in ISIS. Obama is an incompetent fool. Unfortunately, he is an incompetent fool that has at his disposal the armed forces of the United States. His foolish decision in Iraq to evacuate all American forces -- but leave American materiel behind -- is the reason that ISIS is well-armed. He has constantly pushed the cause of terrorists and state sponsors of terror, and the United States is, as a result, today faced with the prospect of ISIS on American shores. They're already here, and Obama has empowered them. There is no reason to think that ISIS cells in the United States do not have at their disposal chemical and biological weapons that can bring America to its knees. Obama's obvious hatred towards, and bullying of, Israel has empowered terrorists and thugs to attack innocent Israelis and run amok throughout the Israeli capital city of Jerusalem. Impeachment is not enough. If ever an assassination of an American president were warranted, it is now. The United States may not survive Obama. And in his Islamic heart, he is glad. He has forgotten that the same Iranians that he now flirts with and courts are the same Iranians who invaded the United States Embassy in Teheran -- sovereign United States soil -- and took hostages which were cruelly kept in despicable circumstances for over a year. He has lessened the strength of the sanctions leveled by the United States Congress against Iran -- Iran is, after all, a state sponsor of terror -- in a shocking abuse of executive power. I have said this before -- Obama is an incompetent fool -- a neighborhood "organizer" (read rabble-rouser) who has risen far beyond his station because he is black. Have Americans become so besotted with political correctness that they turn a blind eye to Obama's outrageous abuses of power? Where were we in 2008? Where are we now? Do the math.
6. Shoula ,...
split ,   US   (10.16.14)
" the president believes that he is the one who can civilize Iran" ,... If there's anyone that needs to be civilized you're the first in line ,... In case you happen to miss it there's an international conference to promote business ties between Europe and Iran ithat started yesterday in London a conference attended by top UK business figures, former foreign ministers from the UK and France, British MP's and a senior official currently serving in the British Foreign Office ,...
7. By the way ,...
split ,   US   (10.16.14)
in regard to your comparison - In 1938 Germany was unmatched military superpower with a maniac at the steering wheel, Iran isn't and unlike Israel can provide over 200 years long peaceful co-existence record with their neighbors ,...
8. Geoff Menzer @ FB ,...
split ,   US   (10.16.14)
"It is particularly worrying because Iran has threatened to "wipe out" Israel" ,... Who, when and where? Show us a tape or transcript not some talking head's comments ,...
9. Continuing Iranian enrichment
Stephen in New York   (10.16.14)
guarantees war. War now or war later, conventional or nuclear?
10. What "flaw", for Pete's sake:his plan works 100%!
(10.16.14)
11. Major Effort
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (10.16.14)
For the sake of the world, there is going to need to be a major effort for freedom-loving Americans to lobby Congress to force Obama to take out Iran's nuclear capability.
12. #8 slit Just Last tehran Theocratic Cult Leader
(10.16.14)
the supremeless lead no where, was preaching at their Friday Cult Meeting and SAID tehran will wipe the ZIONIST STATE off the map!!! So quit picking on Geoff and look it up You Filthy POS!!!
13. Obama is on Iran's side. Could it be more obvious?
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.16.14)
Why do Obama's policies always benefit the Mad Mullahs of Iran? Obama is on Iran's side. Could it be more obvious?
14. Split #7
Non-Jew ,   England   (10.16.14)
Err - are you too young to remember the Iran/Iraq war? Because I'm not! It lasted from 1980 to 1988, making it the longest running conventional war in the last century. Itraq may have started it, but 2 years later, when Iran had regained its initial losses, it then went on the offensive. I thinkl your claims of a 'over 200 years long peaceful co-existence record' is a little misplaced.
15. Obama's foreign policy
CJK   (10.16.14)
obama's foreign policy has never been conducted for the good of america or the american people. obama's foreign policy has always been based on his berlin statement, "i am a fellow citizen of the world." it must be understood that obama is not the average president, republican or democrat. he is the first president whose ideology is based on internationalism. he wants to unite the world, the international, into one "race."
16. # 7 Your vicious comparison
Moshe ,   Israel   (10.16.14)
Unlike Israel's neighbors, Iran's neighbors have not tried to eliminate it. By the way, if you work so hard against Israel with your talkbacks, are you at least paid for these drivel ?
17. Over the Line
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (10.16.14)
I agree with your criticism of the Obama administration's handling of Iran. However, when you state:"If ever an assasination of an American president were warranted, it is now" your are crossing the line of criticism, and are now making a direct threat on a public official. That my dear is stupid. Perhaps you should be investigated by some government agency to determine if your threat is real, or as usual, you're blowing hot wind.
18. To # 5
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (10.16.14)
You are correct in your views regarding the Iranian situation. However, you have no right to suggest that "If ever an assassination of an American president were warranted, it is now". that can and should be taken as a threat to the president of the United States. You do not have the right to make such threats.
19. Extreme Leftist President
Albert ,   Clemson,SC USA   (10.17.14)
Obama is a terrible president whose misguided policies have harmed this country. However he is not a Muslim or some kind of foreign agent bent on destroying the US. Rather he is an extreme leftist of the European variety whose general world view is that the US is not an exceptional nation but has acted too aggressively and arrogantly on the world stage He actually believes his policies are good for the country and more importantly to him he thinks they are good for the world Some of the comments written about him here are ridiculous and completely over the top and detract from the ability of reasonable people to refute his actions
20. the only 2 things you need to know about Iran
ayatollah ghilmeini ,   qum usa   (10.16.14)
1. They have a nuclear weapons program building ICBMs and nuclear warheads. 2. They have a policy of raping ALL female political prisoners- not even Hitler did that (think about that and ask how any one could be so stupid to trust such people).
21. To: No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.16.14)
I suspect that Iraq would dispute your lunatic comment about Iran's "peaceful co-existence" with their neighbors. So would the Saudis. So does Israel, whose enemies Iran has been arming for years. You are an unmitigated idiot. We know this; you no longer have to prove it to all and sundry.
22. To # 5
Joe Mevorah ,   Lincoln, USA   (10.17.14)
Your comments were correct in this manner. However, you have no right whatsoever to threaten the president of the United States. You should be investigated. Furthermore, Yediot should not allow your opinion to appear in the newspaper. This lacks professionalism and the integrity of this newspaper. It's Israeli hasbara at its very worst. No wonder the world has turned away from Israel. You have no one to blame but yourselves.. You bring shame to your country. It's disgusting.
23. #15
Beary White ,   Norway   (10.16.14)
..agree, he is not an average president...he is promoting and hailing islam as the coming ideology of the world. Do not forget -he bowed to the Saudi king, -made a love-speech for islam in Kairo, - he is carrying a signet ring "Allah is the greatest", -he has removed the American flag from his jacket.. -he ordered biblical words to be hidden before making a speech.. -he obvious is covering up his wrong-doing in Benghazi. His registered name is Sotero, which makes him running under false flag with his new name. Do you want more evidence he is an islamic PR-agent?? Actually believing, as you say, he is the chosen one for the new world order,... Forget the popular word of internationalism, do not make excuses for his crazy behaviour in making the world a dangerous place to be.
24. #14 - At least you know who start it ;) ,...
split ,   US   (10.16.14)
There's nothing to gain by pointing at other parties involvements pursuing their own interests or to your step dancing ,... Have a good one ,...
25. #15. You give Obama too much credit
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (10.17.14)
He is not an internationalist but the most radical Islamist catering to the Muslim Ummah. His Berlin speech during the 2008 campaign running for president was nothing but deception to attract voters. If you want to see his real intentions read his Cairo and Ankara speeches as President, his last speech at the UN a month ago and the one of two years ago at the UN just two weeks after the Benghazi assassination of Americans that he himself planned.
26. Obama has betrayed Israel and the US and
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (10.16.14)
now Israel MUST act according to it's national security interests ! Mullah Obama CANNOT prevent Irans centrifuges from being bombed.
27. Viva to Iran
Fahd Najjad , ,   Madaina , KSA   (10.18.14)
The Iranians were very early in reading Obama when he gave up on Iraq .They spotted a prey : a weak US preisdent Nothing. Hurts more in our region than the perception of being weak . .As they say the rest is history .
28. #7; obsess with Shoula & Jews !!
ZIPI ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (10.17.14)
Are you obsess It seems that you know nothing and still comment as if you do know history. But you do not. Iran has never been peaceful since the extreme shiits took over Iran's government since 1979 . The US state department led by leftists Arab lover Kerry list Iran at the top of countries sponsor terrorism in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Argentina and Washington DC. . They have been at the top since 1984. Know your facts before you talk.
29. #28 - Not obsessed ,...
split ,   US   (10.18.14)
... but I can recognize a common liars and BS peddlers ,... Learn what lead to 1979 upraise and the disposal of US puppet that was pre-occupied more with appeasing zionists than a welfare of his own people ,... Would you trade places with Persians during his reign? ,... Hit the books, idiot ,...
30. To: No. 18
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.18.14)
Not a threat; just a general political observation. I have the best interests of the United States at heart. Something Obama does not.
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