Top Republican Senator Lindsey Graham used today to openly advocate America starting a war against Iran. President Obama, ever the master of being slightly less hawkish than the next man, referred to the prospect of a war with Iran as “not ideal.”
At the same time, Obama would not discount the possibility that either the United States or Israel would attack the massive country, starting a war that would spread across virtually the entire region. To quote President Bush, which President Obama seems to be doing with increasing frequency, all options remain on the table.
Obama maintained that the US remains open to a “diplomatic solution” to its problems with Iran, a claim which is increasingly less credible every time the administration angrily condemns Iranian offers to hold talks.
The US has been threatening to attack Iran for years over its civilian nuclear program, despite repeated IAEA reports verifying the non-diversion of material from that program to any undisclosed purposes.
A war with Iran is "not ideal" from Obama's perspective – until the economy completely tanks, in which case it becomes more ideal. For Iranian civilians and the American taxpayers, not so much.
One only has to remember back to the Bush days and every sabre Rattle towards Iran meant the Price of oil skyrocketed. Wait till they actually attack then watch it go through the ROOF. Ten Dollars a gallon for Gasoline will make it hurt in the US, and except for Russia, earn the ire of the world.
"Not Ideal" But will be considered if it benefits the Arms Industry in America.
The fact that many million people will die does not even enter the reckoning of these madmen who would do anything to stay in power and support curroption and greed.
Yes you are right- there is a large amount of corruption and profiteering, but to say that it does not even enter into the mind of the President that people will die is just plain stupid and incredibly naive. Clearly your anger is justified, but when you speak in such absolutes you loose your creditability.
Can't we make Solar Panels or something useful?
'Not ideal' ? There's a subtle remark if there ever was one. But that statement while a negative is not strong enough. Once again Obama is straddling the fence afraid to take a strong stand against this insanity.
The guy is a war criminal for threatening aggressive war.
This article is as fair and balanced as fox news. Please…lets at least be real, anyone knows that Iran wants nuclear weapons- this is not even a question. Yes there is no evidence that it has started making them- because they won't let us examine the facilities and second- why on earth would they go through all of this trouble to make nuclear power when they have an abundance to oil that can be used for oil powered power plants. I understand that a war with Iran would be a disaster, but don't kid yourself about what is going on here, it makes you look unreasonable and naive. oh and the part out Iran's peace offers-I am sure that they are very sincere about peace…governments treat their own people so well are often very trustworthy. Be reasonable, be rational.
When "anyone knows…." something, it is time to question it.
When you say "let us examine" do you mean the US? IAEA does inspect and has not made any claim that Iran is making weapons.
Iran may have a tyrannical govt, but they are not irrational. Why would they attack their neighbors and get destroyed by US/Isarel bombs?
You ask "why would they go through all this trouble…" Because they're smart enough to know that oil may not last forever.
On Iran's peace offers…they are probably more sincere than Israel's peace offers. By the way, between US, Israel, and Iran, which of those countries has invaded or occupied the most countries in the last few decades?
What facilities are the Iranians not letting the inspectors take a look at? The inspection teams have already certified that no nuclear materials are being diverted anywhere, and the intelligence community is satisfied the Iranians aren't actively building The Bomb. Even if they were, they are perfectly within their rights to do so, as long as they do it within the regulations of the NPT, which they are signatory to, unlike the Israelis, who are making the most noise about Iranian nuclear power. As for the oil reserves, yes they have them in abundance- what they lack is appropriate refining capabilities. Even if they did have up-to-date refineries, why wouldn't they continue to pursue nuclear energy- isn't that a way to conserve natural resources? Even more so, oil is their big international moneymaker- why eat their own candy when they can sell it and buy more from the profits? As for treatment of the populace, Iran is no worse than many countries of the world- and better than many. One word will suffice to shut the book on that argument: Gaza.
Hey Guy clown, stop embarrassing yourself. "Won't let us examine their facilities", ever heard of IAEA inspections that are presently ongoing in Iran einstein? And would you be down with having Iranians examine USA nuclear facilities. That's what I thought. And may I remind you and the rest of the "masters of the universe" wannabes, Iran has every right under the NPT to nuclear power. If you are reasonable and rational who needs bozos.
I am wondering if this is not another echo chamber were people go to reinforce their own views, that would be a shame. Do you allow posts that do not toe the line?
The most unfortunate thing about this craziness is that the flag waving lunatics on far right, and that includes the tea baggers, will eventually paint Obama into a corner where he will be forced into attacking Iran as a way of proving he is a "real" American" instead of a closet Muslim.
Jason,
You rock. Keep up the good work.