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Its worth remembering that Iran had aleady offered the US help in dealing with the Taliban, an opportunity that was missed thanks to right wingers embedded in your security services.. >>>>
>>>>And of course, you trust them completely.
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>>>>Keep in mind that Iran is far more interested in stopping drug smuggling/drug trafficking than helping the west.
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>>>>Also keep in mind....we're talking about a country that hangs 16 year old girls for "crimes against chastity".
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>>>You don't want to go around trusting other countries but if they want something you can help deliver thats how you build a relationship.
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>>>And don't promote the power of those extremists in Iran by backing them into a corner. There are hundreds of thousands of moderate Iranians demonstrating now who need your support not a kick in the teeth.
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>>What if they need your support, Nicholas? I mean something in realistic terms. It looks as you sit on a chair telling what we should do. The question was what you should do.
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>exposing you and Kevin for the absurdity of your views will do thanks Edward.
Imho, the only person exposed is yourself; i.e. one having no guts to face reality. Certainly, it is safer to bark on USA than on islamic terrorists; and if the latters create some problems to you then it is again USA responsibility.
Edward Pikman
Independent Consultant