Ahmadinejad's recent remarks

[Brett85]

First of all, just let me say that I'm totally opposed to going to war with Iran. I think that having yet another war in the Middle East might be the end of our country as we know it. But, I think that some of the rhetoric coming from Iran's leaders makes it much harder for me and others to argue in favor of non interventionism. Ahmadinejad is simply giving the war hawks in the United States more talking points as they try to escalate the rhetoric in favor of starting yet another war in the Middle East. His latest rhetoric regarding Israel is quite abhorrent. How exactly do we make the case to others that Iran isn't a threat when they keep making these kinds of statements? Does anyone have any thoughts and suggestions on how we can can convince people to oppose military intervention in Iran? It just makes it an extremely hard sell to people when Iran's leaders keep making these kinds of ridiculous statements.

http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/109640/ahmadinejad-amps-up-threats-again

 

[RickyJ]

Considering the source, this article has zero credibility with me. The nation that is pushing for war with Iran the most is not exactly a good source for unbiased and truthful information. And which nation is making all the threats of war? I think we all know the answer to that one.

 

[Brett85]

Considering the source, this article has zero credibility with me. The nation that is pushing for war with Iran the most is not exactly a good source for unbiased and truthful information. And which nation is making all the threats of war? I think we all know the answer to that one.

There's been several recent articles that mention the remarks. I probably could've picked a better one than this. The author makes it sound like at the end he's one of the neo-conservatives. I'm certainly not, and oppose war with Iran. But I would like to see the Iranian people have a revolution and overthrow their government and replace their leaders with more sensible ones.

 

[pcosmar]

Considering the source, this article has zero credibility with me. The nation that is pushing for war with Iran the most is not exactly a good source for unbiased and truthful information. And which nation is making all the threats of war? I think we all know the answer to that one.

This,, and also add the fact that the country In question is actively making threats to kill millions in Iran,,and has been doing so for years.

And I have no doubts of their intention, and am sure they will eventually attack. At which point they will rightly deserve any and all retaliation that comes.

I do hope that can be delayed for a while.

 

[pcosmar]

. But I would like to see the Iranian people have a revolution and overthrow their government and replace their leaders with more sensible ones.

I would like to see that happen in Israel,,but doubt it will happen.
Israel was created to foment war,,and have been ever since.

 

[RickyJ]

This,, and also add the fact that the country In question is actively making threats to kill millions in Iran,,and has been doing so for years.

And I have no doubts of their intention, and am sure they will eventually attack. At which point they will rightly deserve any and all retaliation that comes.

I do hope that can be delayed for a while.

I firmly believe only God has stopped it from already happening.

 

[pcosmar]

I firmly believe only God has stopped it from already happening.

Not stopped,,, delayed.
It will happen when the time is right.

And out of that destruction a "leader' will stand up,, Promising peace.
I expect an announcement from the smoking remains of Jerusalem.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Maybe they (Iran) believe they can counter and survive an attack? Maybe they see an attack as inevitable and have been preparing.

It's strange, to me, that people believe so many things, yet really don't. Are there technologies far above what we see as consumers, such as free unlimited power (electricity, etc)? Did they bring down a drone with any technology we don't know of? Is the Iranian government working hand in hand with TPTB to stir up WWIII? There are conspiracy theories about all of this, yet, no one really believes it, or do they?

 

[jonhowe]

I often wonder how often leaders of other countries threaten each other, without any reporting. For example, does Uzbekistan ever threaten to wipe the Kazakhs off the map? And if it did, would it be on Drudge?

In other words, why do we care so much about these 2 countries? Always bothers me...

 

[Brett85]

Maybe they (Iran) believe they can counter and survive an attack? Maybe they see an attack as inevitable and have been preparing.

I think they want either Israel or the United States to attack them, because they know how much damage it will do to both us and Israel if we get dragged into yet another war.

 

[juleswin]

I think they want either Israel or the United States to attack them, because they know how much damage it will do to both us and Israel if we get dragged into yet another war.

How can u say such a thing? Nobody wants the US to attack them. War with the US is like getting attacked with a chainsaw, even if you prevail, your will be mangled, broken and scared. Its not something anybody wants. Maybe they are saber rattling in the hope that they scare off the US. The only problem is that it wouldn't work, the attack is inevitable if Romney or Obama wins and all indications show one of em will likely win the election.

This is the same lie they told about Saddam and WMD. The lie is that he wasn't truthful about his not having WMD because he was deadly afraid of the Iranian govt than the US govt. Nobody want a tussle with the US

 

[shane77m]

And out of that destruction a "leader' will stand up,, Promising peace.

Most Christians I know think that is Obama. LOL
Looking at his record I think it is safe to say that he will not be promising peace.

 

[pcosmar]

Most Christians I know think that is Obama. LOL
Looking at his record I think it is safe to say that he will not be promising peace.

It will not be an American.
The US has no place in things to come.

 

[donnay]

It will not be an American.
The US has no place in things to come.

Is Obama really an American? That's the $64,000 question.

 

[Brett85]

How can u say such a thing? Nobody wants the US to attack them. War with the US is like getting attacked with a chainsaw, even if you prevail, your will be mangled, broken and scared. Its not something anybody wants. Maybe they are saber rattling in the hope that they scare off the US. The only problem is that it wouldn't work, the attack is inevitable if Romney or Obama wins and all indications show one of em will likely win the election.

This is the same lie they told about Saddam and WMD. The lie is that he wasn't truthful about his not having WMD because he was deadly afraid of the Iranian govt than the US govt. Nobody want a tussle with the US

I would just think that all of the incendiary rhetoric would make the United States more likely to attack Iran, not less. It gives more ammunition to the neo-conservatives within the United States. They would be less likely to be attacked if they didn't make these kinds of comments.

 

[angelatc]

First of all, just let me say that I'm totally opposed to going to war with Iran. I think that having yet another war in the Middle East might be the end of our country as we know it. But, I think that some of the rhetoric coming from Iran's leaders makes it much harder for me and others to argue in favor of non interventionism. Ahmadinejad is simply giving the war hawks in the United States more talking points as they try to escalate the rhetoric in favor of starting yet another war in the Middle East. His latest rhetoric regarding Israel is quite abhorrent. How exactly do we make the case to others that Iran isn't a threat when they keep making these kinds of statements? Does anyone have any thoughts and suggestions on how we can can convince people to oppose military intervention in Iran? It just makes it an extremely hard sell to people when Iran's leaders keep making these kinds of ridiculous statements.

http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/109640/ahmadinejad-amps-up-threats-again

Unless you speak Farsi, take everything other people claim he "says" with a grain of salt.

 

[ExPatPaki]

Wow, 2 Ahmadinejad threads on RPF within 2 days. You guys are getting really obsessed with Iran's Jesus-look-a-like puppet leader.

 

[juleswin]

I would just think that all of the incendiary rhetoric would make the United States more likely to attack Iran, not less. It gives more ammunition to the neo-conservatives within the United States. They would be less likely to be attacked if they didn't make these kinds of comments.

Anymore likely than it would have been if he had just shut his mouth? I doubt it.

 

[angelatc]

I would just think that all of the incendiary rhetoric would make the United States more likely to attack Iran, not less. It gives more ammunition to the neo-conservatives within the United States. They would be less likely to be attacked if they didn't make these kinds of comments.

I don't believe anything can make the warmongers less likely to attack. They don't need ammunition, permission or even a reason. They are psychotic.

 

[Tinnuhana]

Has al-Jazeera put this up with their own translation to English? Or maybe the Irani gov't itself? There are still peopole who believe Khruschev said, "We will bury you".

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/08/201281717556151270.html