The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Iran and the Bomb, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Fac

[xchrom]

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/09/27-5

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Iran and the Bomb, Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Facts



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Lesson #1: Iran is not building nuclear weapons

National Intelligence Estimate: “We judge with high confidence that in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program.” (2007 National Intelligence Estimate Iran: Nuclear Intentions and Capabilities; November 2007)


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Lesson #2: Iran is not a threat to the US

The United States military is the largest, most sophisticated machine of force and violence the world has ever seen. After factoring in foreign military aid and nuclear weapons maintenance, the U.S. spends over an estimated $1 trillion (that’s >$1,000 billion) on defense annually.

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Lesson #3: Iran is not an existential threat to Israel

Ehud Barak, Israeli Defense Minister: “Iran does not constitute an existential threat against Israel.” (Reuters, Report: Barak says Iran is not existential threat to Israel; September 17, 2009)

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Lesson #4: Iran’s leadership is not fanatical or suicidal

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “We are of the opinion that the Iranian regime is a rational actor.” (Global Public Square, Martin Dempsey on Syria, Iran and China; February 17, 2012)

[porphyrian]

1. Let's see what happens when Ahmadinejad gets replaced.

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I believe most Iranians would play nice if their radicals would stop taking control.

[oberliner]

10. The Supreme Leader is the one calling the shots

And he isn't going anywhere, anytime soon.

[porphyrian]

12. ...voluntarily. n/t

[leveymg]

2. Gentlemen, there will be no fighting in here! This is the War Room!

[xchrom]

3. ...

[theKed]

4. .

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Surely you saw Netanyahu's in-depth, information-packed infographic at the UN.
This is no time for idecision...its time to elect Rom -- errr...to take action against Iran!

[xchrom]

5. you mean like this?

[leveymg]

6. When is the ACME safe going to fall on that varmit?

[xchrom]

7. ...

[progressoid]

9. Tee hee hee...

Thanks to: http://www.democraticunderground.com/113418558

[RagAss]

8. The GOP's Ace in the hole is warming up.....

[oberliner]

11. Christian Stork: About the Author

Here's his website

http://www.christianstork.com/

Interesting character.

[leveymg]

13. Thanks for pointing that out. Very interesting. Great Blog - bookmarked.

[oberliner]

14. Very welcome

He covers a lot of interesting topics.