to believe that the United States is the only government discussing Iran in this manner would be stunningly naive.
In the past several years, we have often seen bizarre positions emanating from Paris on matters of foreign policy. Even with all of that, it was surprising to hear French President Jacques Chirac's statement last week that France was prepared to launch a nuclear strike against any country that sponsors a terrorist attack against French interests.
source (http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20060125-095139-5283r.htm). that's not France saying they'll retaliate against terrorist attacks. that's France saying they will NUKE anyone that SPONSORS terrorist acts against French interests. i'm thinkin' that should concern a whole lot more people than it apparently does...but since it's not the US, then it's not a problem.
as to the War, while i won't debate it with you, [you have every right to feel whatever you feel] do keep in mind that Hussein violated the cease fire agreement - itself legal justification for invasion - from the first Gulf War; and the US was supported worldwide - until the goalposts were moved - by UN Resolution 1441. that resolution was passed unanimously.
something else to consider is the transparency of how government works in this country, which is a good thing. so you read something, whether it's accurate, completely in context, or not, and you can then voice your opinion to your elected representatives as to whether you believe that's a good idea for the government to be considering, or not. that's how the process works. have you called your elected representatives, btw?
the other thing to keep in mind is that, wacky thought, people outside the US read our papers and watch our news. speaking in so confrontational a manner could simply be posturing, with an end game of peaceful resolution. bullies don't back down if they don't believe you can righteously kick their ass.
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Date: 2006-04-09 09:34 pm (UTC)source (http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20060125-095139-5283r.htm). that's not France saying they'll retaliate against terrorist attacks. that's France saying they will NUKE anyone that SPONSORS terrorist acts against French interests. i'm thinkin' that should concern a whole lot more people than it apparently does...but since it's not the US, then it's not a problem.
as to the War, while i won't debate it with you, [you have every right to feel whatever you feel] do keep in mind that Hussein violated the cease fire agreement - itself legal justification for invasion - from the first Gulf War; and the US was supported worldwide - until the goalposts were moved - by UN Resolution 1441. that resolution was passed unanimously.
something else to consider is the transparency of how government works in this country, which is a good thing. so you read something, whether it's accurate, completely in context, or not, and you can then voice your opinion to your elected representatives as to whether you believe that's a good idea for the government to be considering, or not. that's how the process works. have you called your elected representatives, btw?
the other thing to keep in mind is that, wacky thought, people outside the US read our papers and watch our news. speaking in so confrontational a manner could simply be posturing, with an end game of peaceful resolution. bullies don't back down if they don't believe you can righteously kick their ass.