Edwards: Iran Threat Serious

MrBrian
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edited January 2007 in A Moving Train
By Ronen Bodoni - Tuesday 23rd of January 2007

US Democratic presidential contender, Senator John Edwards, told Israelis Monday that the future of the United States was bound up with the future of the Jewish state.

"Your future is our future," he said, speaking by live video to the Herzliya Conference near Tel Aviv.


"Iran is serious about its threats," former US Senator John Edwards has told an audience in Israel.

"The challenges in your own backyard – represent an unprecedented threat to the world and Israel," the candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination told the Herzliya Conference, referring mainly to the Iranian threat.

In his speech, Edwards criticised the United States' previous indifference to the Iranian issue, saying they have not done enough to deal with the threat.

Hinting to possible military action, Edwards stressed that "in order to ensure Iran never gets nuclear weapons, all options must remain on table."

On the recent UN Security Council's resolution against Iran, Edwards said more serious political and economic steps should be taken. "Iran must know that the world won’t back down," he said.

Addressing the second Lebanon war , Edwards accused the Islamic Republic of having a significant role, saying Hizbullah was an instrument of Iran, and Iranian rockets were what made the organization's attack on Israel possible.

Edwards also discussed Syria's recent calls for peace with Israel, saying that "talk is cheap," and that Syria was not doing enough to prove it was serious.

The former senator also said that Syria has been a great source of destabilization in the area, from its support of Hizbullah and Hamas, to its relationship with Iran, and for this it should be held accountable.

After opening his speech with great praise for Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Edward's continued to express great appreciation for the Israeli people and the special bond between the two countries, saying it was "a bond that will never be broken."

http://www.totallyjewish.com/news/world/?content_id=5400

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  • The Illinoisemakers
    The Illinoisemakers Posts: 461
    Wow I must say I am impressed with Edwards on this. If he really means all of that. Too bad he probably just ended his chances with a wild assertion that Iran is a threat, and all options should be on the table.
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    The Illinoisemakers wrote:
    Wow I must say I am impressed with Edwards on this. If he really means all of that. Too bad he probably just ended his chances with a wild assertion that Iran is a threat, and all options should be on the table.
    exactly. sadly, he is right about Iran and you are right that he will loose the nomination because of this. and with a mug fest building between hilary and obama, looks like republicans actually have a good chance.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    The Illinoisemakers wrote:
    Wow I must say I am impressed with Edwards on this. If he really means all of that. Too bad he probably just ended his chances with a wild assertion that Iran is a threat, and all options should be on the table.

    I think the problem is that he does'nt see israel as a threat, which they are. He see's them as a friend, which they are not.

    Israeli spyring anyone? the many crimes israel commits? are these the friends you want?
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    MrBrian wrote:
    I think the problem is that he does'nt see israel as a threat, which they are.
    to who?
    MrBrian wrote:
    He see's them as a friend, which they are not.
    they certainly are America's friend. you will never see or hear a presidential candidate say otherwise and rightfully so.
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    jlew24asu wrote:
    to who?

    they certainly are America's friend. you will never see or hear a presidential candidate say otherwise and rightfully so.

    But israel breaks how many laws? human rights violations? the crimes they commit, they were even caught spying on the US.

    You really want a friend like that?
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  • Ahnimus
    Ahnimus Posts: 10,560
    Iran is a threat to fascist assholes.
    I necessarily have the passion for writing this, and you have the passion for condemning me; both of us are equally fools, equally the toys of destiny. Your nature is to do harm, mine is to love truth, and to make it public in spite of you. - Voltaire
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Ahnimus wrote:
    Iran is a threat to fascist assholes.
    how about to the innocent people that die from one of their nuclear bombs?
  • trappedinmyradio
    trappedinmyradio Posts: 1,189
    chiefojibwa wrote:
    do they really mean it, or are they courting the centrists?

    i think it is the latter...
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    from my window to yours
  • Ahnimus
    Ahnimus Posts: 10,560
    jlew24asu wrote:
    how about to the innocent people that die from one of their nuclear bombs?

    I only know one nation that's caused deaths by nuclear bombs. Hiroshima and Nagasaki ring a bell?
    I necessarily have the passion for writing this, and you have the passion for condemning me; both of us are equally fools, equally the toys of destiny. Your nature is to do harm, mine is to love truth, and to make it public in spite of you. - Voltaire
  • Ahnimus
    Ahnimus Posts: 10,560
    jlew24asu wrote:
    how about to the innocent people that die from one of their nuclear bombs?

    Wait, wait. Who has nuclear bombs? Did I hear the U.S.A.? Was that Israel you said? Russia? Iran, nope, didn't think so.
    I necessarily have the passion for writing this, and you have the passion for condemning me; both of us are equally fools, equally the toys of destiny. Your nature is to do harm, mine is to love truth, and to make it public in spite of you. - Voltaire
  • Ahnimus
    Ahnimus Posts: 10,560
    You know Iran doesn't have nukes because the U.S.A. is threatening them.
    I necessarily have the passion for writing this, and you have the passion for condemning me; both of us are equally fools, equally the toys of destiny. Your nature is to do harm, mine is to love truth, and to make it public in spite of you. - Voltaire
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Ahnimus wrote:
    I only know one nation that's caused deaths by nuclear bombs. Hiroshima and Nagasaki ring a bell?
    yup those bombs ended WWII. I wasnt around then, I didnt have a say in the matter.

    we also have the largest arsenal of nukes in the world and we didnt use them even after being attacked on our soil.

    point is, Iran wants one, Iran wants to use it. that certan someone wants Israel wiped off the map. great idea to support them in their endeavors dont ya think?
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Ahnimus wrote:
    You know Iran doesn't have nukes because the U.S.A. is threatening them.
    they dont have them because they arent smart enough to build one. but they are trying.
  • Ahnimus
    Ahnimus Posts: 10,560
    jlew24asu wrote:
    yup those bombs ended WWII. I wasnt around then, I didnt have a say in the matter.

    we also have the largest arsenal of nukes in the world and we didnt use them even after being attacked on our soil.

    point is, Iran wants one, Iran wants to use it. that certan someone wants Israel wiped off the map. great idea to support them in their endeavors dont ya think?

    I don't think that's really Iran's plan. And if it was, it certainly wouldn't be headline news. I think Iranians are just as smart as any other nation, at least enough to keep a secret like that. It's just propaganda and you are eating it up.
    I necessarily have the passion for writing this, and you have the passion for condemning me; both of us are equally fools, equally the toys of destiny. Your nature is to do harm, mine is to love truth, and to make it public in spite of you. - Voltaire
  • Collin
    Collin Posts: 4,931
    jlew24asu wrote:
    they dont have them because they arent smart enough to build one. but they are trying.

    :rolleyes:
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  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Ahnimus wrote:
    I don't think that's really Iran's plan. And if it was, it certainly wouldn't be headline news.
    hard to keep it a secret when the president and spirutal leader announce it. you make it sound like its a secret that Iran hates the jews, and America.
    Ahnimus wrote:
    I think Iranians are just as smart as any other nation, at least enough to keep a secret like that. It's just propaganda and you are eating it up.
    you really dont get it
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    Collin wrote:
    :rolleyes:
    feel free to add to the debate at any time
  • even flow?
    even flow? Posts: 8,066
    jlew24asu wrote:
    we also have the largest arsenal of nukes in the world and we didnt use them even after being attacked on our soil.


    Wow there is something to be very, very, proud of. With all the bombing your country has done over the years. I should hope you could take a little damage and still hold the big boys back. Jesus! :rolleyes:
    You've changed your place in this world!
  • jlew24asu
    jlew24asu Posts: 10,118
    even flow? wrote:
    Wow there is something to be very, very, proud of. With all the bombing your country has done over the years. I should hope you could take a little damage and still hold the big boys back. Jesus! :rolleyes:
    I was refering to a comment someone made about the US using nukes. please let the adults talk
  • MrBrian
    MrBrian Posts: 2,672
    jlew24asu wrote:
    yup those bombs ended WWII. I wasnt around then, I didnt have a say in the matter.

    we also have the largest arsenal of nukes in the world and we didnt use them even after being attacked on our soil.

    Of course american did'nt use them after being attacked, it would make it too hard to reach the oil then.
    ---

    It is well known that the nukes did not have to be dropped. america just did it to show what it had. the war was already coming to a close.

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