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Comment to: JOSEPH LIEBERMAN Response to Mullah D's "Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!"
04.03.2010 06:38
Any sanctions regime will fail because the dominant principle in today's world is greed - there will always be loopholes and backdoors that will allow European companies hungry for the lucre to use backchannels to deal with tyrannical regimes like Iran and Syria that are willing to pay the fare to get what they want.
04.03.2010 06:38
Any sanctions regime will fail because the dominant principle in today's world is greed - there will always be loopholes and backdoors that will allow European companies hungry for the lucre to use backchannels to deal with tyrannical regimes like Iran and Syria that are willing to pay the fare to get what they want.
Comment to: PETER BROOKES Flashpoint Yemen: Who Knew?
04.03.2010 02:59
Mr. Brookes may ask the International community to make a concerted effort to help Yemen, but the facts on the ground point to the reality that it is another Islamic failed state - like Afghanistan - and the vast majority of whatever aid is provided will disappear into the dirt and change nothing.
04.03.2010 02:59
Mr. Brookes may ask the International community to make a concerted effort to help Yemen, but the facts on the ground point to the reality that it is another Islamic failed state - like Afghanistan - and the vast majority of whatever aid is provided will disappear into the dirt and change nothing.
Comment to: JOSEPH LIEBERMAN Response to Mullah D's "Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!"
02.03.2010 02:55
Sanctions are at least one first step. But how will it be possible, in a global world, to make sure companies do NOT have any business with Iran. Also not indirectly? How will the US make sure, that companies are not involved in deals with other countries, like China, even if we are just talking about little screws in a product? Where will you draw the line? For real sanctions I can only imagine a closed economical field. Either a company is in or not. Invent a sign or seal, like bio-brands, but worldwide. Let the consumer take part and send out the message to companies. The US should not start these sanctions on its own, but oblige other countries to take part in them.
02.03.2010 02:55
Sanctions are at least one first step. But how will it be possible, in a global world, to make sure companies do NOT have any business with Iran. Also not indirectly? How will the US make sure, that companies are not involved in deals with other countries, like China, even if we are just talking about little screws in a product? Where will you draw the line? For real sanctions I can only imagine a closed economical field. Either a company is in or not. Invent a sign or seal, like bio-brands, but worldwide. Let the consumer take part and send out the message to companies. The US should not start these sanctions on its own, but oblige other countries to take part in them.
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
02.03.2010 02:54
Great article and I certainly understand the intention. The dilemma of democracy is, was and will be democracy itself. And the decision where to start and end being democratic by dealing with other countries and their undemocratic regimes will decide about the own “level” (if something like that exists) of democracy. So why not play the victim game as well, like the fundamentalists do? Scream out loud when Iran starts to threaten other countries. And use the propaganda-game-language they understand. Why don’t we use the destructive powers of Iran’s regime, turn their direction around and send them back, so they have to fight their own evil? The future solutions to such problems should not be about good and bad or black and white, but about using energies. Perhaps we are not developed enough yet as a species, but we know about nuclear energy. In the end, energy stays energy... So why not include physics into politics? Go ahead, bright brains, and develop think-tank-solutions based on this idea.
02.03.2010 02:54
Great article and I certainly understand the intention. The dilemma of democracy is, was and will be democracy itself. And the decision where to start and end being democratic by dealing with other countries and their undemocratic regimes will decide about the own “level” (if something like that exists) of democracy. So why not play the victim game as well, like the fundamentalists do? Scream out loud when Iran starts to threaten other countries. And use the propaganda-game-language they understand. Why don’t we use the destructive powers of Iran’s regime, turn their direction around and send them back, so they have to fight their own evil? The future solutions to such problems should not be about good and bad or black and white, but about using energies. Perhaps we are not developed enough yet as a species, but we know about nuclear energy. In the end, energy stays energy... So why not include physics into politics? Go ahead, bright brains, and develop think-tank-solutions based on this idea.
Comment to: MUSIC Massive Attack - Heligoland
27.02.2010 01:54
some music grows on you because it becomes familiar. This album grows on you because you need to really listen to it! over and again. For this reason i'v been slow to judge it but glad because it keeps gettin better and better!!!!! LOVE MASSIVE ATTACK!
27.02.2010 01:54
some music grows on you because it becomes familiar. This album grows on you because you need to really listen to it! over and again. For this reason i'v been slow to judge it but glad because it keeps gettin better and better!!!!! LOVE MASSIVE ATTACK!
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
27.02.2010 05:03
the mullah mentions several "signal efffects" of bombing Iran. the main one would be the most dcritical consideration of all-avoiding a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. should an atomic-arms race ever start in that regions God help us all.
27.02.2010 05:03
the mullah mentions several "signal efffects" of bombing Iran. the main one would be the most dcritical consideration of all-avoiding a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. should an atomic-arms race ever start in that regions God help us all.
Comment to: JOSEPH LIEBERMAN Response to Mullah D's "Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!"
25.02.2010 05:27
Though Senator Lieberman shows moral courage that his own President is too feckless to demonstrate in standing in solidarity with Iran's citizens yearning for freedom, the alphabet soup of legislation and sanctions that he's working to pass are but a sterile prelude to the obvious denouement - which will be, tragically yet inevitably, a devastating attack that may well precipitate a ruinous war in the Middle East.
25.02.2010 05:27
Though Senator Lieberman shows moral courage that his own President is too feckless to demonstrate in standing in solidarity with Iran's citizens yearning for freedom, the alphabet soup of legislation and sanctions that he's working to pass are but a sterile prelude to the obvious denouement - which will be, tragically yet inevitably, a devastating attack that may well precipitate a ruinous war in the Middle East.
Comment to: ALEXENIA DIMITROVA The King’s Secret Files
25.02.2010 05:11
This article pretty much sums up the paradigm of 'the banality of evil'. The banality of the reports is creepy. The evil lies in the intent. Ugh.
25.02.2010 05:11
This article pretty much sums up the paradigm of 'the banality of evil'. The banality of the reports is creepy. The evil lies in the intent. Ugh.
Comment to: PETER BROOKES Flashpoint Yemen: Who Knew?
25.02.2010 11:48
The usual putrid song and dance of another failed tribal Muslim state whose leadership (only interested in its own wealth and survival) feed off America's nipple but must reject being in bed with its benefactor lest the virulently anti-American 'Street' accuses their elite of being too closely aligned with the U.S. So we foolishly give them our millions to battle for 'hearts and minds' - hearts and minds we will never, ever win - and the millions disappear into the elite's pockets and we remain the pariah...this scam has gone on too long. That we still fall for it shows the lack of insight and courage of our fetid leadership.
25.02.2010 11:48
The usual putrid song and dance of another failed tribal Muslim state whose leadership (only interested in its own wealth and survival) feed off America's nipple but must reject being in bed with its benefactor lest the virulently anti-American 'Street' accuses their elite of being too closely aligned with the U.S. So we foolishly give them our millions to battle for 'hearts and minds' - hearts and minds we will never, ever win - and the millions disappear into the elite's pockets and we remain the pariah...this scam has gone on too long. That we still fall for it shows the lack of insight and courage of our fetid leadership.
Comment to: PETER BROOKES Flashpoint Yemen: Who Knew?
25.02.2010 09:25
This must really leave Napolitano's red knickers in a twist: Contrary to her incompetent reactions to the Christmas day bomb plot, Yemen is no new hotbed of al Qaeda activity.
25.02.2010 09:25
This must really leave Napolitano's red knickers in a twist: Contrary to her incompetent reactions to the Christmas day bomb plot, Yemen is no new hotbed of al Qaeda activity.
Comment to: APOCRYPHA Into Survival Mode
24.02.2010 02:54
Credit Cards as supplemental income. That is a scary concept. If that has become standard practice to survive then we're in deeper trouble than I ever imagined. What happens if another bump in the road appears? What happens to these people? Europe isn't much better off and with Greece about to pull the plug the shit is about to hit the fan.
24.02.2010 02:54
Credit Cards as supplemental income. That is a scary concept. If that has become standard practice to survive then we're in deeper trouble than I ever imagined. What happens if another bump in the road appears? What happens to these people? Europe isn't much better off and with Greece about to pull the plug the shit is about to hit the fan.
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
24.02.2010 01:46
military action vs. Iran is unavoidable? that is a terrifying concept. I fear that any bombing of Iran will precipitate a horrible war in the middle east with many nations taking part and forcing the U.S. and others to jump in.
24.02.2010 01:46
military action vs. Iran is unavoidable? that is a terrifying concept. I fear that any bombing of Iran will precipitate a horrible war in the middle east with many nations taking part and forcing the U.S. and others to jump in.
Comment to: APOCRYPHA Into Survival Mode
23.02.2010 06:26
Anyone who thinks the worst has passed and the U.S: economy is now on a one-way track to redemption should read this article. To realize that the level of job loss is THAT deep and that so many are living from paycheck to paycheck. What happens if we have another financial shock? I don't even want to know.
23.02.2010 06:26
Anyone who thinks the worst has passed and the U.S: economy is now on a one-way track to redemption should read this article. To realize that the level of job loss is THAT deep and that so many are living from paycheck to paycheck. What happens if we have another financial shock? I don't even want to know.
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
22.02.2010 11:25
It's very enlightening that even an Iranian man of peace and spirituality sees the only solution to the present dilemma as being an attack on his country. When the diplomats are finished talking and prevaricating and the world comes to the realization that the situation can only be solved by force the Israelis will attack and destroy the Iranian nuclear facilities and then a world-outcry against Israel will explode as the countries too cowardly to act hypocritically heap blame upon Israel for the attack. The endgame is clear. Even to a loyal Iranian.
22.02.2010 11:25
It's very enlightening that even an Iranian man of peace and spirituality sees the only solution to the present dilemma as being an attack on his country. When the diplomats are finished talking and prevaricating and the world comes to the realization that the situation can only be solved by force the Israelis will attack and destroy the Iranian nuclear facilities and then a world-outcry against Israel will explode as the countries too cowardly to act hypocritically heap blame upon Israel for the attack. The endgame is clear. Even to a loyal Iranian.
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
21.02.2010 01:34
The wroter proposes a direct attack on Iran, but by whom? NATO? The U.S.? Israel? NATO is too impotent and confused, the U.S. is too preoccupied elsewhere with other wars and crises. That leaves Israel. Does the writer really think that the Muslim world (even the Sunni countries that are enemies of Iran) will accept an Israeli attack on Iran without (mock) outrage and millions of the dusty mobs making up the 'Arab Street' screaming for revenge and counter-attack? Such an attack could precipitate WWIII.
21.02.2010 01:34
The wroter proposes a direct attack on Iran, but by whom? NATO? The U.S.? Israel? NATO is too impotent and confused, the U.S. is too preoccupied elsewhere with other wars and crises. That leaves Israel. Does the writer really think that the Muslim world (even the Sunni countries that are enemies of Iran) will accept an Israeli attack on Iran without (mock) outrage and millions of the dusty mobs making up the 'Arab Street' screaming for revenge and counter-attack? Such an attack could precipitate WWIII.
Comment to: APOCRYPHA Into Survival Mode
21.02.2010 12:58
"financial decomposition". brilliant. the best term I've ever read for going broke. bravo!
21.02.2010 12:58
"financial decomposition". brilliant. the best term I've ever read for going broke. bravo!
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
21.02.2010 10:03
China gets 15% of its oil from Iran and has staked its energy future on a relationship with the tyrannical Mullahs so it is doubtful that they will be cooperative in pressuring Iran.
21.02.2010 10:03
China gets 15% of its oil from Iran and has staked its energy future on a relationship with the tyrannical Mullahs so it is doubtful that they will be cooperative in pressuring Iran.
Comment to: MULLAH D Iran Is A Danger To World Peace!
20.02.2010 07:57
It is very courageous of the writer, A Muslim, to propose that his own country's long-term fate would be saved by the short-term catastrophe that an attack on Iran would bring. This counterintuitive statement is a cry of sorrow for a country that could be a leading light in the family of nations, but is kept in the darkness by a profane Theocracy.
20.02.2010 07:57
It is very courageous of the writer, A Muslim, to propose that his own country's long-term fate would be saved by the short-term catastrophe that an attack on Iran would bring. This counterintuitive statement is a cry of sorrow for a country that could be a leading light in the family of nations, but is kept in the darkness by a profane Theocracy.
Comment to: ALEXENIA DIMITROVA The King’s Secret Files
20.02.2010 04:02
What a range of emotions are elicited by reading this detailed description of the Bulgarian secret service's spying on their former King! It reads like a cross between a documentary on the monstrous and thick-headed peasant cyborgs of totalitarian Bulgaria's secret service and a Cold War thriller.
20.02.2010 04:02
What a range of emotions are elicited by reading this detailed description of the Bulgarian secret service's spying on their former King! It reads like a cross between a documentary on the monstrous and thick-headed peasant cyborgs of totalitarian Bulgaria's secret service and a Cold War thriller.
Comment to: PETER BROOKES Obama's Charm Lost on China
19.02.2010 10:11
As long as China continues to be the USs creditor and bankrolls its extravagant over-spending there is very little leverage that can be used against its expansionist policies. China will respect US policy less and less and will become more and more assertive about its own agenda.
19.02.2010 10:11
As long as China continues to be the USs creditor and bankrolls its extravagant over-spending there is very little leverage that can be used against its expansionist policies. China will respect US policy less and less and will become more and more assertive about its own agenda.
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