I agree that Iran will probably turn into nothing, but the dems in this country are so against us going to Iran that they are putting our country in jeopordy.  Dont you guys think that Iran is counting on the protesters and anti-war folks in this country to keep us from hitting them.  Thats why they are pushing our buttons right now and seeing how far they can get with their nuclear program.
213104
Liberals are monkeys.
591808
Iran is thinking just one thing: its REGIME. The viability of its regime is the forefront problem. Iran doesn't need any nuclear energy, has many too oil and gas reserves. But it is afraid of US's democratic tellings would attract Iranian people, who want a deep regime change and want more liberty. In Iran the supreme authority is the Religious Leader: Hamaney. Hamaney demands one thing from the US: the guarantee of the religious regime of Iran. If this is met, then Iran would stop its nuclear program at just that moment. But it seems that the situation is worsening, I think it will be too late for both sides. Because I have a thesis, an Iran-US war (I think won't be such a war but if) would cause not a winner but two losers. This would change the history of all middle east and US. It would destroy all histories...
185510
I assume you're being kind. The Iranian leadership represents the worst aspects of ANY government's international policy in recent memory - and I'm an old geezer. Anyone can (rationally) oppose the anti-palestinian policies of the Israeli right-wing, but the madness coming out of Ahmadinejad's mouth is alarming REGARDLESS of where you find youself on the issue.\n\nResponsible Muslims I know further understand that those policies can easily lead to a conflagration in which the only sure losers will be Muslims, the vast majority of whom do not wish to be the designated martyrs of these zealots.\n\nThank you from bringing up the question.
242671
If we invade Iran it will be a grave mistake for one they can fight back ,its not as easy as invading Iraq (and we've turned that into an impossible situation). Also my personal opinion is that whilst were pointing the finger at Iran and getting all above ourselves there are bigger nuclear issues  that are being avoided like North Korea and China that have nuclear capability and would without a shadow of a doubt, whilst every ones focus is off them attempt to take over the world. (and could quite possibly succeed)
165535
The Iranian government should be restructured; I'm not sure that an invasion is the best way to do it. But, with their stated goals of wiping out Israel, etc., and their pursuit of nuclear weapons (not nuclear power; they have plenty of oil) they are scary, scary.
604796
Everybody hates him. The reform minded majority population in Iran hates him. The hardliners think he's a wuss & stupid for bringing the world down on them. Everyone outside Iran thinks he's insane & bringing the world to war. Personally, I think his timing could be better for us, but it's good to have a person that will force us to take action to remove the theocratic govt of Iran & let the reformers take over as they see fit. Unlike Iraq, it would be smashing the hardline military force & most combat power (equipment) then getting out & containing the internal fight that would make Iran & the world a better place when the reformers win.
542449
I agree that this is obvious.  Iraq was probably the hegemon in the Middle East before the US invasion, though Iran had already been clamoring for increased power and influence in the region.  Now that Iraq has fallen into great turmoil, Iran now has an opportunity to increase its influence and establish itself as the leading Muslim nation, much as the US is considered the leading democratic nation.  Iran has much to gain from a destabilized Iraq, and is thus contributing to the violence through weapons sales.
477970
i believe the Iranian President is kinda radical crazy and is pretty much hellbent on controlling other countries in the middle east,Everyone knows he wont be happy till they have nucks,and I believe he will use them, unfortunately for the Iranian people most countries believe that also.He's probably Hitler reincarnate.
263661
Don't think for one second that we are not considering it. Anyone who thinks we is just plain naive. The problem is that if Iran acquires Nuclear capabilities the fear is that they will use it against us. It is not so much the threat of an outright attack from Iran as it is them giving some terrorist group a bomb to smuggle into Washington. The difficulty is, that shortly after 9/11 took place Iran signed a military agreement with Russia. If we attack Iran then by agreement Russia would defend them. That is just as DANGEROUS as the first possibility. The proverbial fit is about the hit the shan. We have worked hard over the post WWII decade to avoid nuclear devastation. It looks like now the lid is about to pop off either way we go.
24528
I'm not going to turn this into an anti or pro Bush diatribe (personally, I'm indifferent to him), but the Iran situation is indeed very serious, and it is not just Bush that thinks so.  France, Germany and Britain have been working on this for many years.  China and Russia are stake holders.  Even the Australia Group has issued an opinion.  What you're observing is simply more attention being paid to the matter by the media (don't forget the European Union has been working on this seriously since at least 2000, even before September 11).  Iran clearly wants nuclear weapons and has made overt threats to use them, which escalates the situation above a mere arms race.  Further, Iran has not been transparent with the program, which is a direct violation of an international treaty which the country signed on its own accord.  However, when the EU-3 first noticed that Iran had broken the treaty and bought the issue to international attention, the Iranians suddenly became indignant -- essentially casting asside an agreeement they had made with civilized society.   However, now the attention of the world's citizens is on Iran, I hope that the same level heads that have been working 'behind the scenes' continue to prevail.
309908
Nothing will happen.  Yes, that's right absolutely nothing.  All countries in that Region and many parts of the world just want to put up a perceived threat of retalliatioin of if you mess with them.  They see Isreal with Nuclear weapons, so they just want a deterant as well.  I mean run through the scenario, Iran attacks Isreal with a nuclear weapon, Isreal retaliates and deystroys Iran.  Other countries attacks Isreal again, Isreal attacks them.  These people aren't dumb.  They know that if they attack someone, they'll have severe cosequences.  India and Pakistan haven't destroyed each other yet.   And besides, as soon as the Iranians get their nukes ready, the CIA will send in a team to assinate the Iranian leaders.  (That's if Isreal doesn't get to them first).
137100
I am thinking that we should stop being racist and arrogant.\nI am also thinking that we are not in charge of the universe.\nI am also thinking that if we have the right to have nuclear arms so should they.\n\nAfter all, we are not better than anyone else.\nAfter all, Iran is far less dangerous than the US ehich already has its own nuclear weapons.\n\nIn the last 50 years Iran has attacked exactly zero countries. In fact, through US enccouragement it was attacked by our former clients, the Iraqis.\nThe US has attacked Iraq, Vietnam, Guatemala, Grenada, Korea, El Salvador, Cuba, Panama, Egypt, and the list goes on.\n\nMaybe we should get rid of our own nuclear weapons before we ask others to do. We dont want to be hypocrites, right?\n\nBy the way, Iranians have never claimed or said they are developing nuclear weapons. Only the US has made this claim. And I sure beleive what W and Cheney say, right? ;-)
531773
Who cares what those people think.  I'm more interested in preventing iran from franchising out nuclear weapons to all the arab states and then blowing up the world as part of jihad.  Whatever it takes to prevent that is justified and if that includes turning Iraq, Iran, Syria and whomever else needs it into a sheet of glass because the liberals in this country won't allow the necessary oversite to prevent this in a humane way, then so be it.\n\nWhat matters is preventing world war 3, not satisfying idiot liberals.
401457
Nice ideal, but absolutely impossible. If I was an Iranian Leader, I wouldn't even think about it until I saw several American leaders convicted & successfully impeached. He is well aware our leaders speak with forked tongues.\n\nBy the way, what about this alleged nuclear weapons development? Is it any more real than what was in Iraq? It's the same people saying it, folks. Think. They were never found in Iraq because they never existed. You can hide a bomb, or several bombs, where they are difficult to find. Not true for the facilities that make them. Iran has a facility to enrich uranium for power plants.But nothing has been found suggesting bomb grade uranium, or the facilities to make it. And they are under constant inspection. think.
168165
Surely Iran won't start to attack,but if US or Israel attack Iran, Iran will answer them,and it's definite right to answer them,Iranian are peaceful people but they are very patriot, they can't stand attacking their country,but in this game many innocent people will lose their life, i hope Israel and US be more wise about this.
340863
As I've said many times, I feel sincere fear and pity for the Persian people. (I know Iran is populated with many different races, but I just like to write the word Persian).\n\nIt's my understanding that a substantial number of the Iranian populace wishes to be free from the murderous, semi-psychotic Mullahs, and that certifiable former mayor of Tehran, Ahmadinijad.\n\n\nI pray that military intervention isn't necessary; additionally, I hope that the Iranian people themselves depose of the Theocratic Rulers.\n\nHU, and Putin, since Saddam's demise, have turned to Iran as their shared cash-cow. The money Russia and China lost due to Saddam's capture, has been replaced by doing business with Ahmadinijad. Weaponry and technical support, along with oil and natural gas, seem to be the binding links keeping these countries in a like frame of mind.\n\nFrance is just doing what they have always done--  looking out for their own interest. Chirac and Villapan (spelling) don't seem to give a damn about the Iranian people, or the rest of the world for that matter.\n\nThey too lost a lot of business when Saddam fell.\n\nThat leaves America, England, Germany and Australia.\n\nAs I said, I pray military steps are not required to solve this growing dilemma.
183864
I think the president will bow to pressure from the uninformed American People and not invade Iran, then Iran WILL end up developing Nuclear Bombs and using them, then the American People Will cry the blues wondering why our President didnt do something to prevent this.