"Only Military Action Can Stop Iran"

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

Has mankind become so bereft of humanity that war and killing has become the "only" answer to international problems?

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1164881949783&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

In a dramatic conclusion concerning the future of the state of Israel, the latest edition of the Middle East Strategic Balance, compiled by the Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies (JCSS) and released to the public on Thursday, calls for military action to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Prepared annually by JCSS at Tel Aviv University, the Middle East Strategic Balance provides an authoritative and indispensable guide to strategic developments and military capabilities in the Middle East by offering a comprehensive, insightful assessment of the complex strategic environment of the Middle East. The report is considered something of a bible for military analysts who follow developments in the region.

The 2005-2006 edition was compiled by former IAF Intelligence officer Yiftah Shapir and Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Zvi Shatuber. Shatuber is a former ambassador to the United Kingdom and was a member of Israeli delegations to peace talks with Syria and the Palestinians.

"Our conclusion is that without military action you won't be able to stop Iran," Shtauber told The Jerusalem Post Thursday. Despite the impending vote and increased diplomatic action, Shtauber said he believed it was too late for sanctions. "There is no longer a possibility for effective sanctions to stop Iran," he said.

[shadowknows69]

1. Will the aliens just please come get me

I'm getting really embarassed being part of this species and I want to be adopted.

[JuniperLea]

4. Take me away!

Strange shapes light up the night
Never seen them though I hope I might
Dont ask if they are real
The men in black, their lips are sealed

Fantasy it fills my mind
To leave this place before my time
Release myself from earthly care
My dream may be your nightmare

I turn my hopes up to the sky
Id like to know before I die
Memories will slowly fade
I lift my eyes and say
Come on, take me away
Come on, take me away

Come here, girl, close to me
A thousand stars your eye can see
First star we see tonight
I wish I may I wish I might

I turn my hopes up to the sky
Id like to know before I die
Memories will slowly fade
I lift my eyes and say
Come on, take me away
Come on, take me away

I turn my hopes up to the sky
Id like to know before I die
Memories will slowly fade
I lift my eyes and say
Come on, take me away

[shadowknows69]

5. Is that yours Juniper?

n/t

[Howardx]

9. "take me away" by blue oyster cult

good song

[shadowknows69]

12. I thought it looked like BOC at first

Cool.

[JuniperLea]

14. Hi Mr. X

:)

[Howardx]

15. hi Mrs X!

:)

[JuniperLea]

13. No, it's a little known tune by Blue Oyster Cult

A "B" side that I've always found fascinating. My sister took the lyrics, wrote them in calligraphy, and framed and hung them in her home. She always reads them when Calgon doesn't quite do the trick...


;)

[spanone]

2. War as a first resort?

humans are sad critters.

[KamaAina]

3. The Jerusalem Post is a right-wing cat box liner

thus, I suspect that this Jaffe Center is a right-wing operation as well. You really should be getting your Israeli news from Ha'aretz: http://www.haaretz.com

edit: spelling. Of the English. :dunce:

[originalpckelly]

6. I know...

so many people quote from the JPost, but have no clue it's a Likudnik operation.

DUers posting right-wing bile...interesting.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

8. From Haaretz.today..

I hope it's just saber rattling to sway the vote in the UN, but it's a dangerous game if it is.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/804551.html

Deputy Defense Minister: Time to decide on Iran is nearing
By Haaretz Service and Reuters

Deputy Defense Minister Ephraim Sneh (Labor) said Friday, as the United Nations prepared to discuss a resolution on sanctions against Iran, that the time for Israel and the rest of the world to decide what to do about Tehran's pursuit of nuclear power is fast approaching.

"The time for the international, and also the Israeli, decision-making point is coming closer," he told Israel Radio.

Sneh implied that effective sanctions would preclude the necessity for a military assault, saying: "Right now I think that we are truly approaching what is really the last time, that if the international community does what it needs to do - and not in a weak or pathetic way, but in a determined way... in ways that cause suffering to this regime, which is sworn to wipe us out - then there will be no need to weigh other options."

Sneh maintains that an attack is not the preferable option, but the delayed response of the international community makes alternative options seem less successful.

[roamer65]

10. Careful now. Criticize anything Israeli...

...and you're immediately an anti-semite.:sarcasm:

If Israel starts WW 3, they're on their own. Our kids aren't going to go die for an even bigger lie like this article perpetrates. War is not the answer to dealing with Iran.

[Kelly Rupert]

7. Well, that's probably true.

Also true is that military action is not at all worth the cost. Diplomacy--that is, turning a nuclear Iran into an partner--is, in my eyes, our best bet.

[Selatius]

11. Iran has the resources to become a regional superpower.

There is nothing stopping Iran from becoming that unless they are subjugated.

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. This is the equivalent of Heritage Foundation

Which reminds me, soon you will see same from them.

Deluded right wingers are deluced right wingers regardless of where