War between Israel -v- Iran & Co (merged threads)

[Entropy]

But do consider coming back when you are prepared to explain your real motivation about not wanting to prevent Iran developing nuclear weapons.

Yes, that is the argument of an ideologue. Not much point in attempting debate on the merits.

[Rex Brynen]

Yes, that is the argument of an ideologue. Not much point in attempting debate on the merits.

I concur. I think we're best to let this thread rest a bit until we once more get back to the point where people have new, substantive contributions to make.

[outletclock]

this doesn't violate the cooling off period. If otherwise, naturally, feel free to delete.

Thanks
OC

http://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/...ec.2007.31.4.7

[outletclock]

I saw this, originally, I think, on Pat Lang's site:

http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pub...strikeiran.pdf

Thanks
OC

[JMA]

Yes, that is the argument of an ideologue. Not much point in attempting debate on the merits.

The merits of what?

I am presenting a personal opinion in that I believe that Iran should be prevented from developing nuclear weapons at all costs.

I further do not believe that the Israeli will consider having to first absorb a nuclear first strike before being able to deal with this threat a sane approach to an Iranian nuclear threat.

I do not accept that the proposition that a strike by Israel and/or the US cannot succeed in disrupting and/or preventing the development of nuclear weapons by Iran.

I (personally) cannot support a policy of appeasement which will lead to more countries developing nuclear weapons and thereby increasing the risk of a future nuclear conflict.

[Jedburgh]

This thread has reached the end of useful discussion and is well into a descent into personality conflict. It is now locked.

To the bickering parties: Do not start a new thread to carry on your personal animosities. Take it to PM or e-mail.