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14. They are no more irrational that the US, Israel or the Saudis. Probably less.

Sun Jul 26, 2015, 01:54 PM

Jul 2015

For Iran, a war would be self-defeating and an existential threat. Not nearly enough so for Netanyahu, Hillary, Jeb, or Salman, I am afraid.

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That would be idiocy of the highest level. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2015 #1

I can see this going the way of the League of Nations. leveymg Jul 2015 #3

if the deal is in place, there won't be much of a chance for war. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #6

Unless the deal goes through and Iran cheats davidn3600 Jul 2015 #10

And the Soviets cheated constantly davidn3600 Jul 2015 #16

So you don't believe in negotiations and you don't believe in inspections geek tragedy Jul 2015 #17

58, tops, is not 60. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #4

Corker to Kerry: "You've been Fleeced" on Iran deal geek tragedy Jul 2015 #8

They will not override in the House krawhitham Jul 2015 #13

42 Democrats in the House is easier than it sounds. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #15

Psssssst------------------>>> Cali_Democrat Jul 2015 #18