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Forget Conventional Wisdom: Israel Can Nix Iran's Nukes

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The comments made by the top US army brass, alluding to the hopelessness of the task of trying to destroy Iran's Nuclear program,are nothing but red herrings. The whole idea is to encourage the Mullahs to keep going on without fear of an attack. They will realize very soon that they are not as smart as they believe themselves to be.

Vineet 3:25PM August 23, 2012

Iran is dangerous. It must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapon. The West must support their governments to tackle and defeat this evil.

Ade Owolabi of AL 12:02PM May 18, 2012

I cannot believe that there are still people out there that do not think Iran is trying to make a nuclear weapon. Iran does not think the West considers them a viable threat. They know that having a nuke will change that. Consider the difference in the way we treat Iran with respect to North Korea, or Pakistan. Plus, if Iran gets nuclear bombs, then they could actually wipe Israel off the face of the earth. Anyone who thinks the muslims are joking about that is stupid. If Iran gets a nuke, I'm willing to bet nearly anything that Israel will be its first target. Too many people underestimate the importance of religion for muslims. Iran should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Period.

Mike112769 of TN 10:29PM April 17, 2012

I Gilbert B. Pauley PHD MBA MS BS. Will not be construed as associated with my friend Michael V. Hayden CIA/NSA. He is a life long friend only! My association with him both in public and behind closed doors "Doesn't Prove" ANYTHING....We have been friends for 56 years. I am from academia not government please dont taint the fields, disciplines and sciences we are from. Thank You. Cordially, Gil Pauley PHD.

Gilbert B. Pauley of WA 1:56AM April 04, 2012

"Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testified recently that Iran is developing enrichment capabilities, but that intelligence analysis doesn't indicate a decision to proceed to developing a nuclear weapon. I'm sorry, but the annex of the IAEA report, all by itself, indicates otherwise."
You have negated the many possibilities that the technology is developed without the result of a weapon, possibilities I would assume Panetta considers. It's this kind of analytic hubris from lay people (hubris, because it assumes that the lay person is better informed & capable of better prowess than accepted experts) that leaves American citizen ignorant to the real issues and information available and unable to discern academic or militarily earned expertise from well...bloggers.

valley of GA 6:29PM March 20, 2012

I never cease to be amazed by pundits such as the above who claim to know Iran's nuclear intentions. How is it so, is it your tin-foil hat or the crystal ball that divines Iranian intent?

Paul in Texas of TX 6:47PM March 05, 2012

Jews and Arabs should toss their Korans and Torahs in the trash and embrace the New Testament. The geographical significance of Jerusalem was changed.
Jesus was not a false prophet.
The warmongering Israelis are living by the sword that Jesus discouraged in Matthew 26:52.
I'm afraid this latest effort for more war will lead to the Armageddon described in the last book of the Bible, Revelation. God will not protect Israel going to war with Iran, he will intervene with the Second Coming of Christ to save the planet from nuclear extinction. I fear that the Israelis are going to start the Tribulation by pushing the nuclear button first!
We should import the entire nation of Israel here to America where there is some tolerance for different religions. That way the Arabs can go back to fighting amongst themselves.

David Lango of CA 12:58PM March 03, 2012

Hmm, who to believe here, the considered judgments of 16 intelligence branches or a novelist who interviewed some anonymous sources?

T. L. of NC 5:41PM March 02, 2012

I have always said, that if Israel had to depend on what other so-called nations of expertise, she would have been wiped out a long time ago.
Israel, is a country who does not enjoy the option of a second chance. She is surrounded by countries who desire Israel's destruction. Given the geo-political circumstances, and nations who are concerned that their quota of oil from the region might be sacrificed, Israel knows that she is on her own!

Jerry 5:44PM March 01, 2012

I have always said, that if Israel had to depend on what other so-called nations of expertise, she would have been wiped out a long time ago.
Israel, is a country who does not enjoy the option of a second chance. She is surrounded by countries who desire Israel's destruction. Given the geo-political circumstances, and nations who are concerned that their quota of oil from the region might be sacrificed, Israel knows that she is on her own!

Jerry 5:21PM March 01, 2012