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Another Turn of the Screw

Washington levies drastic new sanctions on Tehran. Is the diplomacy dead?

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  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/09/2007 1:29:50 PM

    TomNeverMind do have any idia what is happing in IRAN in last 30 years?

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/09/2007 12:53:42 PM

    TomNeverMind @ 11/09/2007 11:35:25 AM
    well this is not hate against anybody.. this 30 years of torture ,persecution, pain for people of Iran in hand of islamic Nitzi killer Government of Iran. what the EU china putin is doing ? supporting this killer in Iran.



  • Posted By: TomNeverMind @ 11/09/2007 11:35:25 AM


    Iranazad - The manner you are going to attack others shows me clear as daylight you have much anger and blind hate against the whole World.
    It leaves me speechless how you are permanently misusing National Socialists against all. It is shaking and it is terrifying.

    People using terms like that as long as one likes are playing down what National Socialists stood for.

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/09/2007 10:04:01 AM

    you can have tear in your eyes but you still have to go to your German Ntzis Government and ask them to stop supporting Iranain Nyzis ialamic killer Mulla. are you telling us what happen in Iran now is not destruction, may be not for the German ntzis.

  • Posted By: masherif @ 11/09/2007 9:30:20 AM

    Dear mikem68
    Thanks a lot for your comment (Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 21:23:39).
    Thanks too for the tears I have in my eyes while I am writing this to you. Yes, war is often only destruction and loos of innocent!!!

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/09/2007 9:02:03 AM

    Masherif why can you ask your own Government and German Arian to stop what they are doing in Iran.look what you did in 30 years with Iranain people .look whartare you doing with FOREIGNER in your countrey Germany.you can not only blame American.Masherif Iranian want to take things into their hand if the Killer EU let them

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/09/2007 8:50:15 AM

    mikem68 we as Iranian never asked USA to come and give us freedom,please read all my pass comments. what I want to say is that it is not only USA makeing problem the EU for 30 years helping this MULLA to bo on power..in front is German Natzi that,s why i told Masherif he should 1th to go to his countrey Germany to stop his Natzi government than he can talk about peac Jimmy Cater help the Islamic Nazi come to power and EU (German NAZI) helped them until now to be on power.did not jimmy made any comment since 1979 about this Islamic nazi Iranian government ,NEVER. before 1979 he always talk about freedom and Democracy in Iranany .we know are problem ,we can make our countrey free from Islamic nazi but the EU + China and Putin they do not let us.you have to look how much the German Natzi makeing out of this MULLA, in 1940 they killed people and now using the MULLA to kill the Iranian.it is is 30 year nobody care about us only they want our OIL and our money.again we will change this FU.... ISLAMIC government with or without help of F... UN.or others.

  • Posted By: masherif @ 11/06/2007 12:13:08 PM

    Dear Carso539
    Even if you would be Jew, I would understand, respect and love you same!
    We believe on same opinion that war can never be a solution. Concerning Iran and its atomic energy, I am not sure if Iran is breaking international laws and I am not sure if this is really the key point driving this crisis! But you may find answer in what the International Atomic Energy Agency wants to tell us here. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21516968/

    What remains to be done? UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency they must continue working in Iran. Supposing Iran denies this, then the UN must decide what to do else.

    Pakistan and India are neighbours of Iran, and both have nuclear weapons. Israel has these nuclear weapons too. I think here there is something to do! Worldwide theses weapons have to be destroyed. Do you agree?

    I consider the actual Iranian government as a great enemy of Iranians and world freedom (it is always the same with every government based on religious ideas!) but an attack against Iran is also against the international laws. Destroying resources and infrastructures of Iran is also destroying the future of the Iranians themselves and their children! Therefore I do believe that a diplomatic solution must be possible. And if we really believe in democracy then our democracies are beholden to support the progressive people in Iran to fight for their freedom and democracy.

    To do so requires, however, that our economic and strategic interests in this region have to stand behind, first democratization and cooperation. Together!!! And then everyone can place his interests, whatever.

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:18:48 PM

      masherif a govt. based on religion is NOT an enemy of the world you fool, a govt. based on a twisted mutation of a religion is a problem however. The US used to be based on religion and I like to believe most Americans would like to keep it that way, just some atheist freaks step up and complain and instead of us having the freedom to worship openly, we have to cater to them and live the way they like it even though the majority have some kind of belief in a higher power. Iran needs to stand up and take care of this themselves I agree but they are too cowardly to even think about anything of that nature.

      • Posted By: masherif @ 11/08/2007 7:49:16 AM

        Dear mikem68
        Thanks a lot for your comment.
        Government based on religious ideas is NOT an enemy of the world but I see it like a serious danger for the world peace. Religious ideas are unfortunately absolute! People who believe on them believe they are always right and they believe they have the right to manage our life as they believe because there is a higher power (as you said) who gives them this right. Due to these conditions I am happy to be atheist (not communist).
        When you believe in such high power I have nothing against this. It is your own and I would support and respect you same. And I do believe that there are enough Iranians who can change the actual system and lead their country to a modern and open one.

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/05/2007 7:53:07 AM

    badlegj @ 11/05/2007 7:06:53 AM
    Iran has to stay out of every other countreys too,EU , chaina and putin too.do you thing that you can just sit and let other do ,think about SEP 11

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:39:48 PM

      Oh, and PEACE and GOOD LUCK

  • Posted By: Iranazad @ 11/05/2007 9:22:00 AM

    Masherif I want to have peace and freedom in my countrey Iran but in last 30 years EU and GERMAN in front did not let us. look at your countrey Germany they made and make more money out of Mulla in last 30 years,for 30 years German and other EU help the Mulla stay on power to kill Iranian .my question is why you do not go to your countrey Germany and ask your Ntzi killer government to stop helping the Terrorist killer islamic Ntzi Mulla government in Iran ? I put in my Comment that our government is Terrorist killer islamic NAZI . than you came back and told me on which government(USA) payroll Am I?
    this is what you wrot:Posted By: masherif @ 11/03/2007 05:23:46
    Comment: And you? You are on payroll of which government? When you wish to liberate iranien from the Mulla, I fully agree with you, but let iranien people do this. You do not need a second Iraq made by US governement.

    now why you are talking about others 1th you go and clean your Ntzi Germany than talk about USA or other.
    if you do that than you can say you are looking for peace.
    we as Iranian want to have peace and freedom .did you lost any family member in the hand of Mulla?did you Mr peace meaker?I did , you guys only talk nothing more ,
    look as long as you did not clean you house you better not talk about other people house .let people from USA take care about Bush not you Mr German.

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:39:21 PM

      Iranazad I as an American citizen hope and pray that the Bush administration does nothing to help Iranians achieve democracy, not because I do not like Iranian people, but because I do care for the Iranian citizens and I know there would be alot of civilian loss if that were to happen. It would not be intentional but it would happen. I am sure if Iranians took things into their own hands the samething would occur, but at least we would not get the direct blame.

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:23:39 PM

      Congrats Iranazad. I fully support your comments. I think Bush sucks as a president and cannot wait until his term is up. I used to be republican but after this sorry excuse for a president I will never vote republican again (Bring Back REAGAN). I hope and pray that you and the rest of the Iranian people do something before the Bush administration feels compelled to do so. The American citizens and public for the most part do not want to go into Iran. It's sad to see all the destruction and loos of innocent life such as with what is happening in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Posted By: betz55 @ 11/04/2007 10:55:38 AM

    *********** I'd like to make some points here :
    There is something absurd about the pretense that Israel stands as some kind of guardian against the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East when it is the only place in that region that has them. Other countries have the right to defend themselves, especially ones concerned about Israeli aggression. The double standard that Israel believes it should have the right to nuclear weapons without having to answer to anyone, including the US and the UN, for their 'security' damages not only the US but Israel as well. The premise that no one else should also be allowed that right ,even though it would also be for 'security', from Israeli aggression is ridiculous and smacks of AIPAC/Israeli/neocon rhetoric.

    In addition - first - the US media is kowtowing to the neocons. We in the US NEVER get the full story about the middle-east, god forbid anyone would question what part Israel has to play in the plan for Iran. Does the media emphasize that there is no documentation that supports this nuclear menace ? That Iran is 5 years away from nuclear capability ? If the Iranian army is by definition a 'terrorist' group then so is the US and Israeli armies.

    Second - It is not in the US's interest to go after Iran, but it has everything to do with "protecting" Israel. Israel has wanted to go after Iran for years now but settled for Iraq first per Bush who thought they could get in and out and then get into Iran.

    Third - the warmongering for Iran is in Israel's best interest,not ours, and is being pushed on Capitol hill by AIPAC and ADL like crazy. AIPAC runs congress and the Foreign Relations Commitee and everyone knows it. If anything against Israel is said then they trot out the 'ol "anti-semite" rhetoric, a smokescreen to shut down any debate or conversation about Israeli policies. Does anyone mention how fanatically racist they are toward the Palestinians ?

    Fourth - read 'The Israeli Lobby' by Mearshiemer and Walt and 'Deliberate Deceptions' by former Congressman Paul Findlay. Both eye openers debunking the rhetoric from Israel and AIPAC versus facts and more facts.

    Fifth - Our House and Senate need to make it crystal clear to Bush/Cheney/Rice/Gates/Israel/AIPAC - NO! WE NOT LET YOU DRAG US INTO ANOTHER WAR IN IRAN. PERIOD. END THE WAR IN IRAQ. NOW. PERIOD.


    • Posted By: masherif @ 11/04/2007 12:50:00 PM

      Dear betz55.
      I fully agree with you concerning the double standard and Israel. This issue has to be managed by the UN. One of the things I am sorry for is the painful history of the Jews in Europe and worldwide. And this is one of the key points why Israel wanted to have this terrible weapon, as I guess.
      Arabs (not all) have not yet unfortunately understood this story sufficiently even if they are not at all responsible for. And I hope that they would be worry about and after feel it.
      Even in Germany, some still deny this story of pain. I hope very much that one day we will be able to make it very clear to Jews that we are still sharing their suffering. I hope that one day Israel will be able to make it very clear to the Palestinians that the Israeli policy and occupation is very painful and inhuman against Palestinians. To recognize what it is!
      I hope one day that we could liberate ourselves from the very dusty thoughts coming from religions! As long as we are not able to see all this we need these terrible weapons to hide all our weakness behind.
      I hope that so many could dream with me for a peaceful world.
      I hope then that we are still remembering George Orwell and its story of The Animal Farm!!!

      • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:32:41 PM

        betz55 I see you can count, that's good. No we do NOT need to go into Iran. It would futher the hatred towards the US, but on the other hand, if Iran is helping terrorist organizations, then yes it would benefit the US in areas or national security. You can count, but, what you say doesn't add up.

  • Posted By: commeonsense @ 11/04/2007 10:22:03 PM

    AIPAC and the ISRAEL_FIRSTER Jews are the ones dragging US into war after war for their Greater Israel. Checkout neocons, PNAC. project for New American century. Typical disloyal Jews. They love Israel more than US where they feed onto and thrive.

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:28:17 PM

      commeonsense you are talking like a boy with a paper butthole, Israel did nothing to bring us into Afghanistan notr Iraq, neither time in Iraq. You son are a fool.

  • Posted By: xlrsgsw @ 11/07/2007 10:42:54 AM

    what we need is another raid into iran by american and jewish aircraft and level the nuclear plants. The U.N. will not do anything about it. It is time we start our own U.N. and do it.

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:09:16 PM

      Enter Your Commentwhy don't you do the US a favor and crawl under a rock. Launch an attack into Iran again? I missed the first time we did it. Take your 3rd grade education and go away.

  • Posted By: xlrsgsw @ 11/07/2007 10:50:27 AM

    What are we and the U.N. WAITING for a nuclear weapon going off in our country or abroad. We allready know iran wants to bomb israel to the stone age and us. Do it to them before they do it to us. Put on a raid like israel did to iraq. Bomb them first and if the world does not like it (tough0

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:07:32 PM

      spoken like a true idiot. you and the bush administration are ignorant as hell

    • Posted By: mikem68 @ 11/07/2007 9:06:33 PM

      spoken like a true idiot, we are already over-extended abroad and our economy is already suffering from the bush administrations arrogance and ignorance and now you want to add you stupidity to it?

  • Posted By: Ordinary Guy @ 10/31/2007 8:45:59 PM

    I'll throw my hat in the ring for total annihilation , not a half -assed attempt, but complete and utter destruction of Iran! I also pray to God that I am justified in my opinion.

    • Posted By: angelus1967 @ 11/05/2007 12:00:55 PM

      YEAH! Instead of slaughtering a few tens of thousands of innocents like we have done in Iraq let's kill MILLIONS of innocents for absolutely no reason! THAT should slake the bloodthirst of people like you!

      • Posted By: xlrsgsw @ 11/07/2007 10:53:43 AM

        Enter Your Comment GO HUG A TREE.

  • Posted By: afype @ 10/27/2007 8:25:16 PM

    This is another indication that the world is getting tired of the murderers and cut throat terrorist that occupy the halls of power in Iran. it is about time to put a halt to this gangster regim and return the country of iran to its original owners, the iranians who want to live in peace with their neigbours and USA and the rest of the world. It is amazing that this is 2007, and there is still dictators and gangs of murderers ruling majority of the countries of this blue world. It is time for the freeedom loving people of this small planet to band together and eliminate these thugs. I'm suprised that newsweek is still supporting these terrorsts and madmen around the world. Shame on Newsweek. Thank you Mr. Bush.

    • Posted By: leodelaney @ 10/29/2007 4:21:55 PM

      Where does it say anything about "the World?" This is a strictly unilateral affair on the part of the United States and I seriously doubt that if we used our vaunted militry to attack Iran (they have already lost twice in the last five years) that a single nation, not even Great Britain, would stand with us. Even if many here in the United States can't see that this process is simply the age old technique of an incompetent leader to create an enemy and tell the gullible and unquestioning sheep in his field that there is a threat which must be stood up against so as to keep them from questioning his leadership, the rest of the world knows different and is not going to lured once again by "Saddam's WMD" which is all this is. And Mr. Bush's (he may be called Mr. and there is no social, political or honorable need for me to call him President) actions and his words are summed up in the infamous quote from Herman Goering, "Naturally the common people don't want war neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders.
      That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing thecountry to danger. It works the same in any country."

      • Posted By: robertli2002 @ 11/04/2007 1:05:40 AM

        Bush sounds more and more like Hitler in making up excuses to start WW-2.

        Robert Li

        • Posted By: xlrsgsw @ 11/07/2007 10:52:18 AM

          WW-3 WE ALLREADY DID WW-2

  • Posted By: radumser @ 11/07/2007 9:30:52 AM

    Iran has chosen a path to be the dominate power in the area. The accepted method Iran chooses to accomplish this end is by intimidation and force. Iranian leaders lie, deceive, cheat and bribe in their dealings with the nations of the world, their friends and what they perceive as their enemies. Iran, if allowed to develop nuclear capabilities, will blackmail the world into acquiescence. This cannot be allowed. Whatever happenhappen

  • Posted By: carson539 @ 11/05/2007 5:56:29 PM

    I would love to say war is never the answer. I was in the military and I thank god every day that I never was in a war. But what other actions are there? I'm asking, someone please tell me. Iran is breaking international law, they have no intention of doing what is right! After years of defying every atempt by the UN and individual countries again I am asking "what is left to do? I am not Jewish, but consider Iran is their neighbor. Imagine your next door neighbor doing something against the law for years, and your safety is at risk what do you do? I am so against war but even I feel backed into a corner when ask what is the solution. Thank you for your time in reading my comment.

  • Posted By: CME63 @ 11/03/2007 6:47:49 PM

    Blaa Blaa Blaa, nuclear, concerns.same same same, Ideolgical,Racial, WE are still smarting from what , Americans Precive as the Ultimate Inslut to our People. The violation of Sanctified Ground, circa Jimmy Carter. This statment means nothing, to our children, but they still feel the hate, prejiduce is passed down from genaeration to generation more readily than facts. The same is true for Administrations, And Religions,if you don't think this is true do the research and you will find that in the middle easter region people are still killing each other over grazeing rights that predate Christ. Two solutions come to mind, stop being human, or wage war with the spear, sword, and arrow, that way at least the land has a fighting chance.

    • Posted By: angelus1967 @ 11/05/2007 12:05:05 PM

      Enter Your Comment What the hell are you talking about??? "The violation of Sanctified Ground, circa Jimmy Carter"?? What is THAT about??

  • Posted By: Ordinary Guy @ 10/31/2007 8:50:28 PM

    I'll throw my hat in the ring for the total annihilation of Iran, not a half assed attempt, but a complete, utter destruction!
    I pray to God that my opinion serves the best interst of the civilizied world.

    • Posted By: angelus1967 @ 11/05/2007 12:02:09 PM

      Your opinion serves no ones best interest but your own. How can butchering millions of civilians serve the interest of the world? I would love to hear the reasoning behind that!

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