The Bear Is Back .... (Russia sending 80 tons of uranium fuel to Iran)

Creators Syndicate ^ | Friday, December 21, 2007 | Ben Shapiro

[IrishMike]

On Monday, Russia announced it was sending 80 tons of uranium fuel to Iran to help that Islamist dictatorship build a "peaceful" nuclear reactor in Bushehr. Russia has an interest in building the power plant: It stands to gain $1 billion, since the plant is to be constructed by the Russian state-owned Atomstroyexport. Iran also has an interest in building a power plant: pursuit of nuclear weaponry. Meanwhile, the Bush administration stands by and does nothing.

Russia says it will insist Iran return all processed uranium that could be used to create nuclear bombs. "All fuel that will be delivered will be under the control and guarantees of the International Atomic Energy Agency for the whole time it stays on Iranian territory," explained Sergei Karaganov, chairman of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy in Moscow. "All our processed fuel is to be returned, gram by gram. … It can't be used for weapons under any circumstances. This is a fact of life." Russia says it believes Iran has no nuclear ambitions. "For us, the old information we got was that they didn't have a military program," said Karaganov. "Now it has been confirmed by the U.S. intelligence. Thank God, because it has ended speculation that the Americans are preparing a massive attack."

While Russia proclaims the Ayatollahs' peaceful intentions, Iran is more transparent. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continues to taunt the West, justifying the Iranian nuclear program as a necessary response to domestic oil shortage — which is somewhat like China claiming a shortage of manpower.

President Bush responded to the Russian-Iranian deal with conciliatory words. "If the Russians are willing to do that — which I support

[M. Espinola]

The neo-Soviet Empire's energy czar, military & political dictator continues crushing whatever remaining opposition still exists, coupled with arming the arch enemies of America, Israel and the West in general. This tyrant is preparing for total war.

[G8 Diplomat]

Thanks :)

[G8 Diplomat]

The latest heard from Baghdad Bob...(postcard)

[FreeAtlanta]

Another gift from President Bubba Clinton. Like VD, the gift that keeps on giving.

[FreeAtlanta]

Bad leaders;

[M. Espinola]

Those two have a lot in common, none of it good.