Posted on 01/08/2012 8:26:51 AM PST by bkopto
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Iran is laying the groundwork for making nuclear weapons someday, but is not yet building a bomb and called for continued diplomatic and economic pressure to persuade Tehran not to take that step.
As he has previously, Panetta cautioned against a unilateral strike by Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the action could trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces in the region.
"We have common cause here" with Israel, he said. "And the better approach is for us to work together."
Panetta's remarks on CBS' Face the Nation, which were taped Friday and aired Sunday, reflect the long-held view of the Obama administration that Iran is not yet committed to building a nuclear arsenal, only to creating the industrial and scientific capacity to allow one if its leaders to decide to take that final step.
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Panetta is not dumb. What he puts in the news is what he is told to put in the news. And he says “Yes, Massa”.
This man needs to go to jail.
If you look at the size of Israel: 4 mid sized atomic bombs would obliterate it. And as I say, a fundamental Muslim doesn't mind dying in a retalitory attack. Plenty of evidence of that. - tom
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Do you seriously think Iran would stop with 'The Little Satan' when there is a whole world full of people who are not muslim enough?
How many bombs to destroy 'The Great Satan'? Russia? India? China? Brazil? New Zealand? Fiji?
Reagan made the point many times that its CAPABILITIES that matter, not INTENTIONS. The latter is unknowable (until its too late); the former can be objectively evaluated. Of course, that was back when the US has some semblance of common sense.
Reagan made the point many times that its CAPABILITIES that matter, not INTENTIONS. The latter is unknowable (until its too late); the former can be objectively evaluated. Of course, that was back when the US had some semblance of common sense.
The islamists have been crystal clear in their intentions for hundreds of years.
Sort of like saying, "Sure he is holding a stick of dynamite but he hasn't lit the fuse, yet."
Islam’s stated goals: H.I.D.E. Humiliate. Invade. Destroy. Enslave.
"My good friends, this is the second time in our history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honor. I believe it is peace for our time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And now, I recommend you to go home and sleep quietly in your beds."
Leni
Meanwhile, Adolf Hitler was telling his generals, "Our enemies are little worms, I saw them in Munich."
“”You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor, and you will have war.” - Churchill to Chamberlain
So this is what the White House is going with now? PURE MALARKEY. If they really believe this then that in its self is extremely disturbing. Yet I doubt they believe this at all.
What they do not have yet is a reliable weapon than can be delivered by missile. They also lack supplies of atomic weapons materials to build out their arsenal.
Panetta certainly knows whether this is true or not.
His public remarks are not connected with the real situation, nor is he foolish enough to believe what he is saying. He is saying what he is told to say.
What a maroon.
Do you seriously think Iran would stop with 'The Little Satan' when there is a whole world full of people who are not muslim enough?
How many bombs to destroy 'The Great Satan'? Russia? India? China? Brazil? New Zealand? Fiji?
This is about individuals getting to heaven with Allah. It is not about Islam winning out in one big swoop.
The 9-11 Muslims didn't think they were going to win the world over to Islam, they knew (from their religious beliefs ) that they were doing what Allah wanted done, and would get an eternal reward for doing it. There are all kinds of other examples of Muslims sacrificing their lives to please Allah.
If Iran gets nuclear weapons they will be used against Israel. Unless of course the people who control these weapons don't want to use them and are willing to go to hell with the rest of us Infidels. They know in their hearts what Allah wants done. - Tom
I’m not quite sure I understand your reasoning.
Are you saying we’re perfectly safe as long as muslims can peacefully die in jihad?
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