Iran and Russia nuclear enrichment together on Russian soil, thoughts? Will Russia be another enemy?
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Why is anybody an enemy??  Russia and Iran threaten the global economy more than our safety.  If it is the safety of our citizens we are concerned with, lets bring all of the troops home.  Let the troops guard our boarders, and use an anti missle system to defend any attack from abroad.\n\nWe have our troops spread out across the world to stabilize the markets and trade.  The fear our government has is about the threat of oil spikes, global trade, etc.  Even the fear of a terrorist attack is about the effects on an economy.  More people were murdered in 2001 by persons on american soil than by the terrorist attack on 9/11.  However  domestic murders do not effect political opinion, strength of economy, or restlessness of the citizens as strongly terrorism or nuclear enrichment does.  Why? because the media steers us like blind sheep and shapes public opinion.  Emotional Terrorrism by the press is our true enemy.\n\nKeith\n\nKeith
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Iran, already a foregone conclusion, we're on a collision course. A nuclear Iran will be up there right along with the coming of Hitler and the Bolshevik Revolution.  We're in for a pretty rough ride, are u prepared?
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It's delicate. My guess is that Iran will take Russia's offer for enrichment at least for now. I'm quite sure their research will go on, which means sooner or later someone's gonna call their bluff and then it won't matter whether they've been onest about the purpose of their program.\nThe sad thing is Iran still has the NPT and international law on it's side since none of the accusers managed to prove its program is -not- entirely civilian. \nWar right now would be damn inconvenient for US since to most neutral countries it will appear and incessant bullying and some might rally behind Iran, Syria and Venezuela.\nUS can't exploit Iraq oil just yet. Of course US companies will be preffered for drilling and/or refining Iraq oil but they have to wait for the situation in Iraq and give the appearance of elections.
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Good question. It's just harassment and Russia isn't going along with the program. Do you think George Bush could screw up 60 years of negotiations with the cold war with Iran? I do.
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I see why you ask this. Russia, beyond a shadow of a doubt, does sponsor and fund terrorism. Their economy is down now, but because of their tremendous oil reserves will rise again. Russia has been and will continue to be an "ally of convenience". Whatever they agree to, and work towards will always be in the best interest of Russia and no one else. Certainly you know the answer to your question is "No.", but Russia will not be a sleeping giant forever.
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Iran has NOT allowed the IAEA inspectors to do their jobs. If Iran's intentions were as they say, they should have no problem with the Russian offer to have the enrichment facilities in Russia.\n\nGiven the Iranian government's statements regarding Israel and "causing harm and pain" to the US because they got referred to the UN Security Council, how can we think for one minute that their efforts are peaceful. Their rhetoric sounds like it could have very easily come from Bin Laden or another Islamo-fascist zealot bent on murdering anyone whose views differ from their own.\n\nThe asker asks why Iran cannot use nuclear energy. The world has no issue with this. Iran is welcome to use nuclear energy to bring electricity to its people. You can be damn sure, however, that the world isn't going to turn a blind eye while a fundamentalist state enriches uranium against UN and IAEA requests.
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Boy I hope so. The three most powerful nations in the world, and the russians don't care how the international community feels about them. We could make them a nice deal, we'll take Iraq and Afganistan they can have Iran and Syria.
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Well.............. There hasn't been much news on Iran lately.  May be the world is waiting for another "terror" attack to remind us how dangerous these people really are.  Isn't that how it works??  Some big event to have us all angry and hurt.  So we will support any thing the government wants to do.  I think Iran is next.  I've been saying it sense this war started.  What would have to happen to get support for such actions??  Will China and Russia support any UN sanctions with their interest in Iraq?  I think not.  Why is no one worried about North Korea?  I apologize for answering with so many Questions.
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There is a "coalition of the willing" that include more than this...however, most of these countries have the resources to only show "token support" These countries should also be acknowledged appreciatively.\nThere are however many countries who prefer to reap the benefit of this coalition's efforts (ie future security and freedom)without sharing in the responsibility.\nThere are also so-called world powers like Russia that want to keep American power in check. Of course they do not want war with America ... but snicker when America suffers casualty in it's response to World threats.\nIran is an example.  Iran is taunting America...America must respond. Russia is poking each with a needle while giggling on the sideline.\nOf course....Should Iran show any serious signs of a threat...Russia will necessarily join in the melee on the side of responsibility (US, Great Britan and coalition)
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It's really tough to answer that question.  You'll have chose where you get your answers from, Washington DC, media or here on ASK.  I can tell you the reason why the US is staring at Iran really hard is because they have THREATEN (Quendan, pay attention here) the use of Nuclear weapons.  I don't know about you but if I here someone wants to destroy my house just because they think they can, I will take action to prevent them.  Again Iran has threaten the use of Nukes, the last time I heard through the MEDIA is that we have weapons inspectors over there.  What does that mean for you and me?  Only time will tell.\nAbout America and Russia having nukes, you betcha.  Why?  For protection only.  The US has only used nukes (or atomic in this case) on Japan and that was it.  Quendan has one good statement, America and Russia only have a few hundred of nukes between the two.  That's because of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty or the reduction of nukes.  This is coming from someone that use to work with "them".
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The concern with Russia is their aging nuclear security system, aging early warning systems and possibility of diversion of material to rogue states or terrorist groups.  They could accidentally launch a nuclear missile at the US or NATO allies...
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most probably america will easily solve this by droping a nuke on the iranians...maybe they'll drop it on moscow too if its convientent since they like bombing up other countries like japan,vietnam,afghanistan,iraq....etc..
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If USA,Russia,Israel,France,..... have that right so Iran has it. No country is more wise than other all look for their own interests.
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Yes, I do see the connection, friend.  Let me explain.\n\nI will say my opinions.  Be aware that this may frighten others so be considerate.\n\nIf anyone knows about the 150,000 troops, please state what will happen.  I didn't look into this one.\n\nFor the Palestinians and Israel going head-to-head on talks over the West Bank attacks, there's also the implication of recognition for Israel and the Beast who will deceive the world.\n\nYou may wonder who is the "woman that rides the beast".  The woman who rides the beast is the great harlot, the RCC (Roman Catholic Church), and the beast is the person that resides in the Vatican.  That person will come out of the Vatican to decieve the world, speaking blasphemies against God.\n\nFor Iran's nuclear situation, think of this.  I warn you, this is much bigger than you might think and may not be accurate due to newspapers changing every now and then.  With Iran, they deny they are building nuclear weapons but are looking at ways to negotiate than following a pre-conditional trigger.  Iran has nations on the talks, hoping to negotiate.  They are Germany, UK, France, US, Russia, and China.  The six-nation talks as you would have it.  Look at the bigger picture than this.  Russia (which is known as Megog), China (known as Gog, ally of Megog), are actually Iran's allies.  Think of the books that always provide heart-throbbing suspense.  China and Russia are pulling both strings, playing both as mediators and alliies.  Russia and China may say they want to negotiate but they actually want Iran to continue to build nuclear weapons.  Remember that Russia is nostalgic of the USSR and its heydays of bloodshed, repression, communism thanks to the democratic drawbacks.  For China, they see the alliance with Iran as a way to boost the imperial power of China's military.  On a side note, Russia is secretly building their military, expanding their force.  China, on the other hand, visits US bases to see exercises being conducted.  Why?  Because our US politicans want to see what China has in their arsenal.  Would China a.k.a. Gog do it?  No.  All it comes down to this is Megog and Gog are becoming ready for their attacks.\n\nSo, keep reading the Bible and checking with news.  The prophecies will be fulfilled as said in the KJV and I believe every ounce of it even if they have not come to pass yet.\n\nIf you are not saved, do so now.  Because once this all starts, and the national ID card comes out, Satan will come out like an angel of light, trumpeting.  Everyone will take the ID card and accept him as a god.  Then afterwards, there will be mass beheadings of people who resist the card that is required to buy or sell.  There will continue other seals.  But, anyone who asks to be saved by God, God will laugh in derision because you disobeyed Him and did not listen before He wreaked all His great wrath.  I'll list the websites in my source list so you can take a look at the seven seals and the End Times Prophecies.\n\nAll of this is not good for anyone who is not saved right now.  How to get saved?\n\nLet me enclose a piece of email that will help you.\n\n----------indiebaptist email-------------\n\nThe Way Of Salvation\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nAccording to God's Holy Bible, there is a place called HEAVEN and a place called HELL. The Bible tells us that every person will spend eternity in one of these places. God wants everyone to know the way to HEAVEN. The following verses from the Bible point the way . . .\n\n\nThe Reality of Sin\n\nThe Bible tells us that "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). This means that ALL have fallen short of God's standard, and missed the goal. My friend, this means, "There is none righteous, no not one . . . They are all gone out of the way . . . there is none that doeth good; no not one" (Rom. 3:10,12). The good deeds
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China wants iran defeated. \n\nDefeating Iran will break no contract. However the financal exchanve will be Null, and china will not need to pay for agreements made wit ha diposed govt.\n\nLook how much China owes Iran for oil. Think they WANT to pay those billions? Or do you think they would prefer than oil garunteed , payment free.\n\nRussia is a non issue. Russian is in dire fear of a revolution by their own people very soon.
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Yes - Politics. Russia is not cooperating with US efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons (I really detest Cheney and Co. but I think they have a point that Iran shoul dnot have nuclear weapons, and if the UN can the the tool of deterring Iran, that would be great.  The US does NOT want to go war in Iran - they don't have th esoldiers to go to war in IRaq and Afghanistan.  They therefore want the UN to pressure Iran to srop their program, and Russia is blocking this as it has a veto on the UN security council which would be responsible for acting).\n\nCheney is therefore showing Russia that if they don't cooperate, he can cause problems for them too. It is NOT ideology: after slamming Russia he went to Kazakhstan, where the political situation is worse than Russia, and was very friendly, mostly because Kazakhstan has oil, is in Central Asia (the US lost its base in Kazakhstan's neighbor Uzbekistan and may lose its base in another neighbor Kyrgyzstan). All of these Central Asian states are near Afghanistan and Iran.
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consider the politics involved.\nEurope, most of the Americas(  Canada, USA, and south America have means of producing power through nuclear reaction) many "friendly" countries of the middle east and the Asian continent have these means also.\n\npeace may be found if the trouble maker is taken out of negotiations to bring about an agreement between Iran and the EU. along with the UAR.\ni think at this point, Iran poses as much a treat to us as did Iraq had when it's "weapons of mass destruction " were thought to exist.\n we didn't know they didn't. it was a needed excuse to enter a war which we are still "engaged" in.\n how do we know that these allegations aren't false also.\n \n maybe if the accuser is removed so Iran can establish her defense under the eyes of these world unions, we might better understand the exact nature of this situation.\n\nin other words, give Iran a Chance to defend her self without the worry of facing an aggressor while trying to do so.