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Originally posted by RogerT
I guess you would also say that the illegal and unilateral invasion and occupation of a sovereign land is also self defence?
Am I referring to the US or Israel? - you decide
Originally posted by RogerT
Originally posted by UM_GazzWhen that sovereign nation openly threatens you, your country and uses religious rhetoric to call for the destruction of your homeland, is it hypocrisy, or logical self defense?
It's hypocrisy.
This is not a one line post
Originally posted by Foppezao
it would give Iran much more leverage and space to keep supporting terrorists without being punished for it..Just as the Soviet Union expanded their sphere of influence during the cold war
[edit on 19-8-2007 by Foppezao]
Originally posted by Gregarious
Addressing our 'devils-advocate', or Muslim friends in Palestine, I would be really happy with the UNs anti-Israel, anti-American, pro-insanity resolutions. Now me, personally? I think it is insanity personified for the US to be footing the bill for such an anti-American, anti-anything sound organization as the UN. Get out of it, kick it out of NY, throw the idea in the trash. We tried it and proved it does not work.While we are at it...
Originally posted by bodrul
thats the problem with people these days, they turn a blind eye to what happens in their backyard even so its worse then what they believe is wrong.
what goes around comes around
Originally posted by douglas2k4
It seems it's "ok" for countries like the U.S. to commit these crimes, but when another country does it (usually in self-defense), "OH MY GOD! We must stop them!" comes into play.
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
They have done a fair job of demonizing themselves without any need for us to do it on their behalf.
That said, Iran's 'self defense' would not be in question if that was their only intent. Iran has KNOWN ties to Islamic terrorist organizations, this they cannot deny. They have openly called for the destruction of the Jewish state of Israel, they have consistently called the USA "The Great Satan", are a nation headed by radical Islamic leaders. Does the risk to Israel and the USA afford the us the ability to sit back and do nothing to prevent the potential threat that Iran does pose? Take a wait and see position on the whole issue? Like was done when warnings were made before the 9/11 attacks?
I suppose it really is just a matter of time before we find out either way.
Originally posted by bodrul
Gazz can you justify what your Goverment does with your Tax money?
Originally posted by bodrul
what about the Threats that the US have put in place
alqauda- all around the world and so on. the
Originally posted by bodrul
so can you justify the US and its reasons to topple govermernts and place puppets only to arm that country and get kicked out.
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
Once again I simply state that no matter what you or I think, agree or disagree, there is a threat that could have profound affect on the world, that includes YOU! No matter who you perceive to be the evil or good side.
Originally posted by UM_Gazz
Once again I simply state that no matter what you or I think, agree or disagree, there is a threat that could have profound affect on the world, that includes YOU! No matter who you perceive to be the evil or good side.
Think about that for a while.