tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post5872509233610975714..comments2023-10-18T06:32:35.535-04:00Comments on Oy...My Valve!: By The Banks of the Litani: Spies and Lies, and Related Bonus: Iranian Plutonium for Al-Qaida?Shtueyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-18667138302603259362009-06-12T02:27:17.321-04:002009-06-12T02:27:17.321-04:00I think that in light of the warming of relations ...I think that in light of the warming of relations with Russia, and this incident in Azerbaijan, US support is becoming less and less relevant vis a vis Iran. The regional states don't want Iran getting the bomb. This is becoming less and less America's call.<br /><br />Pajama is weak internationally. It would be a mistake to cave to him other than in nominal gestures. There is support even from Kadima MKs to resist the settlement freeze. <br /><br />I do not doubt he will acknowledge the need for a path to some Arab entity, but we'll see what that is on Sunday. I don't envy Bibi's position at all.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-64829313026294690042009-06-12T02:08:32.029-04:002009-06-12T02:08:32.029-04:00I don't like the sound of this:
PM feels he c...I don't like the sound of this:<br /><br />PM feels he can go left, keep coalition<br /><br />http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1244371077208&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull<br /><br />I don't like what happened when Bibi came here and was shocked at the shift in attitudes by traditional supporters of Israel in Congress. He was in for a rude awakening when he heard their attitudes toward the settlements and on the two-state solution. Looks like he feels like he has no choice but to placate Obama's new stance on Israel to some extent.<br /><br />Even with a little shift to the left and some two-state solution rhetoric, the PA still has to agree to form a coalition and recognize Israel. Hamas will be a substantial sticking point.<br /><br />Right now, Israel needs cooperation from the US on Iran, the most immediate existential threat.<br /><br />What I'm saying is, don't be too disappointed when you hear Bibi cave a bit to Obama's pressure. Iran is the real issue.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-21855958372301741622009-06-12T01:55:00.450-04:002009-06-12T01:55:00.450-04:00Fact is that the mullahs run Iran, not the windbag...Fact is that the mullahs run Iran, not the windbag they elect. Ironically, we have the same farce here. What really changes when we elect a new President. The same interests are in control. The only thing that changes is who are the beneficiaries of our tax dollars. <br /><br />With Pajama the difference is that he is so overtly willing to hand us over to our traditional enemies. Wow, we actually did get change. Thanks Barry!Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-10131442391923526832009-06-12T00:39:30.671-04:002009-06-12T00:39:30.671-04:00"If Iran ditches Ahmanutjob, the nuke program..."If Iran ditches Ahmanutjob, the nuke program will proceed apace but without the fiery rhetoric, making his successor more dangerous"<br /><br />That is a good point and one that didn't occur to me, although it is obviously plausible. Sometimes it is better to have a buffoon out there than a smooth operator.lililamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-14583183325873811662009-06-11T23:48:09.128-04:002009-06-11T23:48:09.128-04:00I don't know. It seems like a no-brainer that ...I don't know. It seems like a no-brainer that Sunni and Shia would get together on some common goals and interests on occasion. It's hard to give this new admin any credit for having any sense about these sorts of things.<br /><br />Panetta said he thinks he knows where Osama is. Geez, if he does, shouldn't he keep his mouth shut? Maybe it's a ploy to get him to make a move so they can zero in.<br /><br />As for the nuke-you-ler stuff, Iran and NK are pretty tight. NK is threatening another test. Who cares? Let 'em waste their nuke stockpile. As for Iran, they've got enough enriched U to make a bomb but it'd have to be run through another enrichment process and then be made into fissile parts. A deliverable weapon would be nearly 18 months away but someone has to act sooner than that.<br /><br />If Iran ditches Ahmanutjob, the nuke program will proceed apace but without the fiery rhetoric, making his successor more dangerous.<br /><br />Anyway, let's hope Bibi has a pair between his hind legs.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-65276450909193171042009-06-11T22:12:17.362-04:002009-06-11T22:12:17.362-04:00I wonder if we're going to hear anything from ...I wonder if we're going to hear anything from Washington about the new connection between Iran and Al-Qaida.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-14795838229096125852009-06-11T22:01:10.276-04:002009-06-11T22:01:10.276-04:00Thanks, Shtuey. I updated the article to add the l...Thanks, Shtuey. I updated the article to add the link to that JPost piece.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-24562784103204104712009-06-11T21:18:39.825-04:002009-06-11T21:18:39.825-04:00Good article, Ron. The latest at JPost is that th...Good article, Ron. The latest at JPost is that the rumors about the content of the speech are not correct. It sounds like Barry is not going to be happy about it. I say good. Bibi cannot cave to any demands.Shtueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611947223509549389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764151925164944873.post-49164428302025730752009-06-11T21:11:37.881-04:002009-06-11T21:11:37.881-04:00Thanks for posting this, Shtuey. It's importan...Thanks for posting this, Shtuey. It's important.<br /><br />BTW, here's my latest on the upcoming Bibi speech on Sunday:<br /><br />http://www.partizane.com/node/1181Ronnoreply@blogger.com