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http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/09/27-5The Complete Idiots Guide to Iran and the Bomb, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Facts
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Lesson #1: Iran is not building nuclear weapons
National Intelligence Estimate: We judge with high confidence that in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program. (2007 National Intelligence Estimate Iran: Nuclear Intentions and Capabilities; November 2007)
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Lesson #2: Iran is not a threat to the US
The United States military is the largest, most sophisticated machine of force and violence the world has ever seen. After factoring in foreign military aid and nuclear weapons maintenance, the U.S. spends over an estimated $1 trillion (thats >$1,000 billion) on defense annually.
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Lesson #3: Iran is not an existential threat to Israel
Ehud Barak, Israeli Defense Minister: Iran does not constitute an existential threat against Israel. (Reuters, Report: Barak says Iran is not existential threat to Israel; September 17, 2009)
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Lesson #4: Irans leadership is not fanatical or suicidal
General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: We are of the opinion that the Iranian regime is a rational actor. (Global Public Square, Martin Dempsey on Syria, Iran and China; February 17, 2012)
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Iran and the Bomb, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Fac (Original Post)
xchrom
Sep 2012
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porphyrian
(18,530 posts)1. Let's see what happens when Ahmadinejad gets replaced.
Last edited Fri Sep 28, 2012, 11:22 AM - Edit history (1)
I believe most Iranians would play nice if their radicals would stop taking control.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)10. The Supreme Leader is the one calling the shots
And he isn't going anywhere, anytime soon.
porphyrian
(18,530 posts)12. ...voluntarily. n/t
leveymg
(36,418 posts)2. Gentlemen, there will be no fighting in here! This is the War Room!
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Surely you saw Netanyahu's in-depth, information-packed infographic at the UN.
This is no time for idecision...its time to elect Rom -- errr...to take action against Iran!
xchrom
(108,903 posts)5. you mean like this?
leveymg
(36,418 posts)6. When is the ACME safe going to fall on that varmit?
progressoid
(49,996 posts)9. Tee hee hee...
RagAss
(13,832 posts)8. The GOP's Ace in the hole is warming up.....
oberliner
(58,724 posts)11. Christian Stork: About the Author
Here's his website
http://www.christianstork.com/
Interesting character.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)13. Thanks for pointing that out. Very interesting. Great Blog - bookmarked.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)14. Very welcome
He covers a lot of interesting topics.