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TwilightGardener

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7. This is the administration's position--and John Kerry's, too, you left him out for some reason.

Reply to earthside (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 21, 2013, 04:04 PM

Apr 2013

It hasn't changed. The only question is Obama's red line for the US to act (is it IF Iran is able to make a weapon, or actually HAS a weapon?), and whether we will automatically join in if and when Israel decides to strike. My guess is that they want to show unity and the resolve to use force to help defend Israel in order to help deter Iran. I don't think it will work, but we'll see.

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Preventative war is always wrong. earthside Apr 2013 #2

This is the administration's position--and John Kerry's, too, you left him out for some reason. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #7

Thanks. earthside Apr 2013 #10

I can't see us leaving this situation get to the point that we are at with North Korea-- TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #11

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Not sure how to answer. timdog44 Apr 2013 #21

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It is obvious that many timdog44 Apr 2013 #20

Ahhh NO. Israel is bound by international law just like everyone else, and there is no justification on point Apr 2013 #6

Israel has the right to decide for itself, though Scootaloo Apr 2013 #12

Yes, everyone is entitled to decide for themselves if they wish to commit a crime on point Apr 2013 #25

Does our leadership dwilso40641 Apr 2013 #8

yes Israel has the right to self defense azurnoir Apr 2013 #9

At this point... ocpagu Apr 2013 #13

True that but Israel seems to feel differently azurnoir Apr 2013 #14

The fact that Israel John2 Apr 2013 #18

oh I kind of hate this but azurnoir Apr 2013 #19

And the US has tghe right to not join the battle. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2013 #15

after what those people did at the Boston Marathon - they deserve to be bombed by Israel and America Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #17

That is NOT what Hagel said. Ash_F Apr 2013 #22

And the US has a right to cut off military aid to Israel if they try to start another mid east war. McCamy Taylor Apr 2013 #23

Do the same rights of self defense apply to Iran as well? mazzarro Apr 2013 #24