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France Denies Iran's Request for Nuke Talks
Fox News ^ | Wednesday, January 18, 2006 | AP

Posted on 01/18/2006 5:38:35 AM PST by stm

TEHRAN, Iran — France rejected Iran's request for more talks on the Islamic republic's nuclear program, saying Wednesday that Tehran first must suspend its atomic activities

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Comment #21 Removed by Moderator

To: F15Eagle
Let Iran shoot a nuke first? Holy cow...

Huh? We do not control the world. And it is not our place to think or act like we do. We are one country - the freest and most powerful, true, but nonetheless - we are a country not the world's imperial majesty. If Europe wants to get hit with a nuke before they wake up - that is their choice. Hopefully they will get real before such a catastrophy happens - but they may not. And that is their choice - not ours.

22 posted on 01/18/2006 8:13:05 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: Sunsong
How foolish we would be to rush in and antagonize millions upon millions of militants and even moderates and turn this into a world war against a religion rather than a war on terrorism.

It already is. They go hand in hand in this case.

24 posted on 01/18/2006 8:34:03 AM PST by Lady Heron
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To: Sunsong
If Iran nukes Israel or Europe - we can retaliate at that time.

Oh brother! Right they are going to sit on their duffs long enough for that to happen.

It is France and Germany who are getting the ball rolling this time, does not sound like they are to thrilled with a fanatical lets bring about the end time muslim with his hands on a nuke sitting in their neck of the woods.

25 posted on 01/18/2006 8:44:22 AM PST by Lady Heron
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To: Lady Heron
Islam may be your enemy - but it is not mine - nor is it the enemy of America. Fanatical Islam - militant Islam - is the problem and those who follow it. Just like extremist of all sorts are problematic.

It would be sheer stupidity to start a world war against Islam.

26 posted on 01/18/2006 8:57:22 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: Lady Heron
It is France and Germany who are getting the ball rolling this time, does not sound like they are to thrilled with a fanatical lets bring about the end time muslim with his hands on a nuke sitting in their neck of the woods.

Good. They are within reach of Iran's missiles. It is in their best interest to get real about Iran.

27 posted on 01/18/2006 8:59:21 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: F15Eagle
You ought to rethink those implications. Further I guarantee you that Israel will not sit idly by and be nuked.

Israel announced just today that they will not pre-emptively strike Iran.

You'll see a war that will have several nukes lobbed. WMD does not allow isolationism. If that stuff gets in the jet stream it might not be safe in a lot of places.

I don't know what we'll see and neither do you. But this is Europe's problem and it is up to them to decide what they want to do. If Iran strikes Paris or Madrid - we will retaliate.

Chernobyl spread over a large area.

You ought to check your facts. Read Michael Chriton and about the dud that was Cernobyl.

28 posted on 01/18/2006 9:03:42 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: zook

>>2. Forge a defense pact with Israel (if there isn't one >>already) stating that we will consider any attack on >>Israel as an attack on the U.S.

Last time I checked, the U.S. Military exists to protect the United States, and Israel isn't part of the United States. If they want such protection, they need to apply for statehood and be willing to pay Federal taxes.


29 posted on 01/18/2006 9:18:48 AM PST by LEPEN
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To: zook
Flame away.

No flames here. In fact, I would add an item -- that any nuclear attack or mass-casualty radioactive (dirty) bomb attack against the US will be considered an attack by Iran, requiring a full retaliatory nuclear stike against Iranian leadership and military assets.

32 posted on 01/18/2006 11:08:18 AM PST by IonInsights
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To: LEPEN

"Last time I checked, the U.S. Military exists to protect the United States, and Israel isn't part of the United States. If they want such protection, they need to apply for statehood and be willing to pay Federal taxes."

We did the same thing with Europe during the Cold War. A Soviet attack on one of our allies was an attack on the US. America ought to do all it can to protect its democratic friends, especially Israel.


34 posted on 01/18/2006 1:50:52 PM PST by zook
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To: IonInsights

As you and others point out, that was the missing ingredient from my formulation!


35 posted on 01/18/2006 1:51:52 PM PST by zook
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