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Israelis prepare for war with Iran
Salon ^ | 2/16/2012 | Larry Derfner

Posted on 02/16/2012 5:00:14 PM PST by Dallas59



JERUSALEM — After bombs went off near Israeli embassies in New Delhi and Tbilisi, and a man with an Iranian passport accidentally blew himself up in Bangkok, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu couldn’t let the opportunity pass. Yediot Aharonot, the country’s most widely read newspaper, reported Wednesday:

An updated list of talking points distributed by the national advocacy desk in the Prime Minister’s Office sought to connect the wave of terror with the international community’s efforts at tightening sanctions on Iran, and also to prepare the ground for a military option to stop Iran’s nuclear program.

According to Yediot, the new talking points read: “Iran and Hizbullah are behind these terror attempts. If this is what Iran is doing now, imagine what it will do if its nuclear arms project reaches the goal.” The tabloid’s story was headlined “Iran’s long arm,” and the subhead read, “Israel to the world: ‘Terror acts show nuclear Iran cannot be allowed.’” The story’s ominous tone meshed perfectly with the talking points.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel
KEYWORDS: bombbombbombbombiran; iran; israel; war

1 posted on 02/16/2012 5:00:18 PM PST by Dallas59
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To: Dallas59

The author’s name was omitted. Can you find it?


2 posted on 02/16/2012 5:05:05 PM PST by Misterioso (The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow. - Ayn Rand)
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To: Dallas59

They have been talking this stuff for years and nothing. No wonder Iran keeps on with the Nuke program.


3 posted on 02/16/2012 5:05:26 PM PST by Anti-Bubba182
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To: Anti-Bubba182

This may not be a popular thing to say but tax cuts and the Tea Party won’t stop Iran’s nukes. Only a strong military and the courage to use it will.


4 posted on 02/16/2012 5:20:01 PM PST by ari-freedom
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To: Dallas59

Talk is over: The flag is going up this time. Israel has no other choice, as the threat to Israel is existential.

Please God, watch over Israel.


6 posted on 02/16/2012 5:32:26 PM PST by ought-six ( Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: Dallas59

There are serious doubts that Israel has the solo capability to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. American sanctions have put a foot on Iran’s economic lifelines and our military is literally on their shores. If shooting starts, Iran will have a causus belli if our planes or even drones violate their airspace. The problem is our blue water navy is now in the confines of the Persian Gulf. If Iran is in fact armed with a sophisticated Chinese made shore based anti ship missile system, ( Similar to a system designed to clear the Taiwan Strait of hostile naval forces during a conflict) then those ships , sailors, and Marines are in grave danger. They have already shown the capability to take over the encrypted guidance system of an advanced drone, land it and take it as a prize.


7 posted on 02/16/2012 5:35:58 PM PST by allendale
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8 posted on 02/16/2012 6:02:36 PM PST by SJackson (The Pilgrims Doing the jobs Native Americans wouldn't do !)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks Dallas59. This screed is just a libel on Israel and its current PM, and nothing more. Just what one expects from Salon.
An updated list of talking points distributed by the national advocacy desk in the Prime Minister's Office sought to connect the wave of terror with the international community’s efforts at tightening sanctions on Iran... "Iran and Hizbullah are behind these terror attempts. If this is what Iran is doing now, imagine what it will do if its nuclear arms project reaches the goal." ...The story's ominous tone meshed perfectly with the talking points.

9 posted on 02/16/2012 6:03:09 PM PST by SunkenCiv (FReep this FReepathon!)
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To: ari-freedom

‘Courage’ is not a word that comes to mind with our current Administration.


10 posted on 02/16/2012 6:03:19 PM PST by imjimbo (The constitution SHOULD be our "gun permit")
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To: ari-freedom

‘Courage’ is not a word that comes to mind with our current Administration.


11 posted on 02/16/2012 6:03:38 PM PST by imjimbo (The constitution SHOULD be our "gun permit")
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To: SJackson
Good evening.

From a strategic perspective, Syrian airbases are closer to Persia.

After all, Ezekiel prophesied the Burden of Damascus. And, "it shall be a ruinous heap..."

No refueling necessary...

5.56mm

12 posted on 02/16/2012 6:40:02 PM PST by M Kehoe
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13 posted on 02/16/2012 6:52:21 PM PST by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: Anti-Bubba182

Nuke ‘em to glass, and skate to Tehran...


14 posted on 02/16/2012 7:21:54 PM PST by Tzfat
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To: Misterioso

That was no author - that was Larry Derfner.


15 posted on 02/16/2012 8:18:32 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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To: Dallas59

The God of the universe and the God of our hearts is with them. He has promised Israel will not cease from being a country so it might get wild but the days of the Gentiles is quickly dading in these days of apostacy. Prayers up for my daughter and so many others who have had to move to a bit safer area and again on call for the IDF.


16 posted on 02/16/2012 8:45:34 PM PST by Karliner ( Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:38"...this is the end of the beginning."WC)
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To: Yehuda
The authors name should be written as “poop-eating, ankle grabber”.

That's more like the FR response we've come to expect.

19 posted on 02/17/2012 12:28:09 PM PST by Misterioso (The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow. - Ayn Rand)
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