Iran

[Rat Faced]

He didnt say which Lord he was praising..

Might be Lord Irvine or sth

[Biggles]

He didnt say which Lord he was praising..

Might be Lord Irvine or sth

Or Sutch even

[Arm]

Why attack Iran? What did they ever do to you? Oh yeah, they got alot of oil.

[j2k4]

Why attack Iran? What did they ever do to you? Oh yeah, they got alot of oil.

They do?

[Rat Faced]

Why attack Iran? What did they ever do to you? Oh yeah, they got alot of oil.

Ask Mr Carter..


I do believe they do not have a lot of oil...

However, like Afganistan, they have been a stop to oil/gas pipelines that have been proposed in the past

I dont believe that the "oil" is a reason in the Iran equation however, as those pipelines are no longer needed.. they have Afganistan now

However... how come no one is asking Israel to open up to inspections? Isnt this a little one sided again? Dont you think the whole of the Islamic world will see this, yet again, as "one rule for Muslims, another for Jews"?

[j2k4]

However... how come no one is asking Israel to open up to inspections? Isnt this a little one sided again? Dont you think the whole of the Islamic world will see this, yet again, as "one rule for Muslims, another for Jews"?

Here is another question:

Exactly who could legitimately request/demand Israel submit to inspections?

The U.N. holds Israel in emnity, providing a forum (as well as resounding applause) for whatever anti-semitic rants seek airing.

Israel is not, therefore, inclined to hold to U.N. stipulation.

Israel is a U.S. ally, so that takes us out of it; who's left?

None of this is to say it's not a good idea, but certainly one can understand why Israel would prefer to keep it's neighbors (and the world-at-large) in the dark as to specifics; actually, I don't think the U.S. has the entire picture, either, but there is, after all, the alliance to consider.

[bigboab]

Here is another question:

Exactly who could legitimately request/demand Israel submit to inspections?

The U.N. holds Israel in emnity, providing a forum (as well as resounding applause) for whatever anti-semitic rants seek airing.

Israel is not, therefore, inclined to hold to U.N. stipulation.

Israel is a U.S. ally, so that takes us out of it; who's left?

None of this is to say it's not a good idea, but certainly one can understand why Israel would prefer to keep it's neighbors (and the world-at-large) in the dark as to specifics; actually, I don't think the U.S. has the entire picture, either, but there is, after all, the alliance to consider.

If this is the case then why has Israel not been invaded for holding weapons of mass destruction.

[j2k4]

If this is the case then why has Israel not been invaded for holding weapons of mass destruction.

Because they are our ally, and nobody else is up to it.

Perhaps the U.N. could resolve to invade Israel, and try to arrange a coalition to execute their plan.

[UKResident]

If Iran chooses to develop nuclear weapons they are quite entitled to do so, they are not illegal. Who has the right to tell them otherwise, the US, Israel? l don't think so! l hope they get them, and soon, a little more "balance of power" in the Middle East can only be a good thing, it may even bring Israel to heel after years of being "untouchable".

The U.N. holds Israel in emnity, providing a forum (as well as resounding applause) for whatever anti-semitic rants seek airing.

Why is it that when the UN requests that Israel uphold international law it is seen as anti-semitism?

[ilw]

If Iran chooses to develop nuclear weapons they are quite entitled to do so, they are not illegal. Who has the right to tell them otherwise,

I believe that Iran signed the non proliferation treaty (and to my knowledge hasn't withdrawn).