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It’s time to get tough with Iran (By Sarah Palin)
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=476148663434 ^ | December 21, 2010 | Sarah Palin

Posted on 12/21/2010 4:28:02 PM PST by Clyde5445

Iran continues to defy the international community in its drive to acquire nuclear weapons. Arab leaders in the region rightly fear a nuclear-armed Iran. We suspected this before, but now we know for sure because of leaked diplomatic cables. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia "frequently exhorted the U.S. to attack Iran to put an end to its nuclear weapons program," according to these communications. Officials from Jordan said the Iranian nuclear program should be stopped by any means necessary. Officials from the United Arab Emirates and Egypt saw Iran as evil, an "existential threat" and a sponsor of terrorism. If Iran isn't stopped from obtaining nuclear weapons, it could trigger a regional nuclear arms race in which these countries would seek their own nuclear weapons to protect themselves.

That wouldn't be the only catastrophic consequence for American interests in the Middle East. Our credibility and reputation would suffer a serious blow if Iran succeeds in producing its own nuclear weapons after we've been claiming for years that such an event could not and would not be tolerated. A nuclear-armed and violently anti-American Iran would be an enormous threat to us and to our allies. Israel in particular would face the gravest threat to its existence since its creation. Iran's leaders have repeatedly called for Israel's destruction, and Iran already possesses missiles that can reach Israel. Once these missiles are armed with nuclear warheads, nothing could stop the mullahs from launching a second Holocaust. It's only a matter of time before Iran develops missiles that could reach U.S. territory.

Even without nuclear weapons, Iran has provided arms used to kill American soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Iran is also the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. It has shielded al-Qaeda leaders, including one ofOsama bin Laden's sons. Imagine how much worse it would be for us if this regime acquired nuclear weapons.

Toughen up

President Obama once said a nuclear-armed Iran would be "unacceptable." Yet, Iran's nuclear progress still continues unchecked. Russia continues to support Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactors. It also continues to sell arms to Iran — despite the Obama administration's much-touted "reset" policy with Russia. The administration trumpets the United Nations sanctions passed earlier this year, but those sanctions are not the " crippling" ones we were promised. Much more can be done, such as banning insurance for shipments to Iran, banning all military sales to Iran, ending all trade credits, banning all financial dealings with Iranian banks, limiting Iran's access to international capital markets and banking services, closing air space and waters to Iran's national air and shipping lines, and, especially, ending Iran's ability to import refined petroleum. These would be truly "crippling" sanctions. They would work if implemented.

Some have said the Israelis should undertake military action on their own if they are convinced the Iranian program is approaching the point of no return. But Iran's nuclear weapons program is not just Israel's problem; it is the world's problem. I agree with the former British prime minister Tony Blair, who said recently that the West must be willing to use force "if necessary" if that is the only alternative.

Standing with the people

But we also need to encourage a positive vision for Iran. Iran is not condemned to live under the totalitarian inheritance of the Ayatollah Khomeini forever. There is an alternative — an Iran where human rights are respected, where women are not subjugated, where terrorist groups are not supported and neighbors are not threatened. A peaceful, democratic Iran should be everyone's goal. There are many hopeful signs inside Iran that reveal the Iranian people's desire for this peaceful, democratic future. We must encourage their voices.

When the brave people of Iran take to the streets in defiance of their unelected dictatorship, they must know that we in the free world stand with them. When the women of Iran rise up to demand their rights, they must know that we women of the free world who enjoy the rights won for us by our suffragist foremothers stand with our sisters there. When Iranians demand freedom of religion, freedom of conscience and freedom to simply live their lives as they choose without persecution, we in the free world must stand with them.

We can start by supporting them with diplomacy and things such as radio broadcasting, just as we did with those who suffered under the former Soviet Empire. Most of all, we should support them with confidence in the rightness of the ideals of liberty and justice.

Just as Ronald Reagan once denounced an "evil empire" and looked forward to a time when communism was left on the "ash heap of history," we should look forward to a future where the twisted ideology and aggressive will to dominate of Khomeini and his successors are consigned to history's dustbin.

- Sarah Palin


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1 posted on 12/21/2010 4:28:06 PM PST by Clyde5445
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To: Clyde5445

Unfortunately, with Obama at the helm, I think war is inevitable.

Sabre rattling isn’t going to be enough, its just not credible and the Iranian mullahs wouldn’t believe it.


2 posted on 12/21/2010 4:38:41 PM PST by I_Like_Spam
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To: Clyde5445

How do you spell leader? P A L I N.


3 posted on 12/21/2010 4:43:23 PM PST by FrdmLvr (Death to tyrants)
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To: Clyde5445

As Sherlock Holmes once said,”What a woman!”


4 posted on 12/21/2010 4:43:59 PM PST by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannolis. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: Clyde5445

>> Palin: We suspected this before, but now we know for sure because of leaked diplomatic cables.

How is the benefit of this knowledge squared with the Manning/Assange offenses?

An excellent article despite its leaky footing.


5 posted on 12/21/2010 4:45:49 PM PST by Gene Eric (Your Hope has been redistributed. Here's your Change.)
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To: I_Like_Spam

“Unfortunately, with Obama at the helm, I think war is inevitable.”

I don’t think he will attack any soveriegn nations, he doesn’t have the testicles for it. He’ no George Bush, he’s a loser.


6 posted on 12/21/2010 4:46:56 PM PST by thenooch
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To: shilo2005; stefanbatory; fideist; Batman11; imfrmdixie; arbee4bush; Spunky; Ben Reyes; ...

((((((((((Palin Ping))))))))))


7 posted on 12/21/2010 4:47:57 PM PST by Clyde5445 (Gov. Sarah Palin: :"You have to sacrifice to win. That's my philosophy in 6 words.")
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To: Clyde5445

We need to get tough with the “enemies within”, forever, Sarah & all conservatives!


8 posted on 12/21/2010 4:53:12 PM PST by johnthebaptistmoore (If leftist legislation that's already in place really can't be ended by non-leftists, then what?)
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To: Clyde5445
we should look forward to a future where the twisted ideology and aggressive will to dominate of Khomeini and his successors are consigned to history's dustbin.

This is who we need as the leader of the Free World. Not the American-hating Marixst Moslem currently in the white hut.

9 posted on 12/21/2010 5:11:21 PM PST by RedMDer (Forward with Confidence!)
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To: RedMDer

I agree with you, RedMDer.


10 posted on 12/21/2010 5:17:49 PM PST by Clyde5445 (Gov. Sarah Palin: :"You have to sacrifice to win. That's my philosophy in 6 words.")
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To: Clyde5445
When the brave people of Iran take to the streets in defiance of their unelected dictatorship, they must know that we in the free world stand with them.

They did, after their farce of an election. Obama showed him where he stood.....far away from them. Horribly botched opportunity.

Much more can be done, such as banning insurance for shipments to Iran, banning all military sales to Iran, ending all trade credits, banning all financial dealings with Iranian banks, limiting Iran's access to international capital markets and banking services, closing air space and waters to Iran's national air and shipping lines, and, especially, ending Iran's ability to import refined petroleum. These would be truly "crippling" sanctions. They would work if implemented.

They would be crippling and may work, but it wouldn't occur without repercussions. Allowing Iran to develop a nuclear weapon is unthinkable. However, taking necessary action to stop it will not cause the regime to just pack it up and go away. I know she's not that naive.

11 posted on 12/21/2010 5:18:49 PM PST by edpc (It's Kräusened)
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Basically a blockade. Could precipitate a hostile response. Sort of like the Japs attack on Pearl Harbor. Get them to throw the first stone!
12 posted on 12/21/2010 5:23:21 PM PST by free from tyranny
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To: free from tyranny

It would be a blockade.....and an act of war. Unfortunately, I think their first stone may be nuclear. I have no problems with what she’s said and proposed. You just have to recognize and be prepared for the ramifications.


13 posted on 12/21/2010 5:34:37 PM PST by edpc (It's Kräusened)
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To: Clyde5445
SARAH PALIN 2012! YOU BETCHA!



14 posted on 12/21/2010 5:38:00 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: thenooch
“Unfortunately, with Obama at the helm, I think war is inevitable.”
I don’t think he will attack any soveriegn nations, he doesn’t have the testicles for it. He’ no George Bush, he’s a loser.

He doesn't have to start it, he needs only to be weak enough to fail to prevent it. And he's nowhere close to pulling himself up to that level.

The Scots once had a ruler remembered as "Toom Tabard" (Empty Cloak). We now have our own "Toom Tabard" and we will pay the price for his election.

15 posted on 12/21/2010 5:41:12 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
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To: edpc
The potential for domestic unrest is so great that Iran may have its hands full before launching suicidal foreign adventures. I doubt anyone there has much taste for the consequences of unleashing American power against it. They were right there and have seen what we have done in Iraq and Afghanistan when our hearts were in it.

We have seen in NK that kowtowing to bigmouth bullies is a loser. Standing up to them and calling them out usually suffices.

16 posted on 12/21/2010 5:46:46 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: Clyde5445; rebuildus; NewDestiny; fabian; whatisthetruth

Ping


17 posted on 12/21/2010 6:01:53 PM PST by abigail2
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To: sionnsar
I believe we are already paying a huge price for the ineptness and immaturity and cowardice of our very own ‘Toom Tabard’.
18 posted on 12/21/2010 6:07:43 PM PST by Republic (The entire White House presidential team needs to grow up and face facts!)
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To: Clyde5445
Where's all the Palin Bashers????

Need them to pick her and this article apart!!

You mean they cant????...lol.... Crickets never sounded so good!

19 posted on 12/21/2010 6:11:52 PM PST by M-cubed
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To: M-cubed

Please the thread doesn’t need to be bumped that much. :)


20 posted on 12/21/2010 6:16:22 PM PST by Clyde5445 (Gov. Sarah Palin: :"You have to sacrifice to win. That's my philosophy in 6 words.")
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