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Submitted by Gary K Goldsmith (United States), Jun 17, 2007 at 01:45

...I just read what the MIT experts had to say about the probable success of targeted raids on major Iranian nuke facilities. So why would you want to kill innocent people?

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Title Commenter Date Thread
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Iran Nuclear Coercion [111 words]Paul JefferyJul 16, 2015 19:01224275
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1Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Interesting Message [1 words]Tom SkylarkNov 24, 2013 18:07211753
2Another Most Important Requirement for Israel in addition to Fighter jets! [35 words]IndianJun 1, 2010 08:52173646
1Israel needs us to help them live, we should sell/give Israel long range missiles that are able to defend against nuclear iran. [87 words]Phil GreendMay 30, 2010 18:05173553
3Long Live ISRAEL! [65 words]J. WoodardMar 27, 2009 14:19152860
1Israel forever strong and a free society [27 words]Bruce Mark WeissOct 16, 2011 14:44152860
No to nuclear armed Iran [118 words]PritamJun 28, 2008 02:57133656
Do SOMETHING! [45 words]Iran CitizenJun 16, 2008 03:18132255
Finally, a voice of reason! [61 words]Larry B.Jun 28, 2008 20:19132255
1Uranium Enrichment [51 words]ParvezOct 5, 2008 16:12132255
EMP [191 words]AdeimusJun 15, 2008 03:56132181
THE MISSING TARGET IN THE HIT LIST: [68 words]IamJosephJun 12, 2008 03:10131850
Turkey has no nukes [65 words]Evren İşbilenJun 12, 2008 13:28131850
israeils don"t play [59 words]don kellyMar 17, 2009 17:21131850
TURKEY DOES NOT NEED NUKES - ISRAEL DOES. [78 words]IamJosephMar 17, 2009 22:22131850
I enjoyed (if that is the phrase) Dan's comments of June 18th re going to war with Iran [141 words]DanSep 29, 2007 06:37109891
Attack on Natanz [62 words]WIM hohageJul 10, 2007 10:52103345
so sad! [6 words]chekad saramiAug 20, 2007 13:08103345
VICTORY in Egypt for Women and Girls .......... GO EGYPT [62 words]KatJun 28, 2007 15:08101875
1iran said it will kill Israel [73 words]Phil GreendJun 25, 2007 21:46101165
prophetic b.s. [34 words]johnJul 8, 2007 06:51101165
attack israel [59 words]don kellyMar 17, 2009 17:33101165
Bush a disaster waiting to happen !! [126 words]dfwhite19438Jun 22, 2007 21:50100415
and then what ? [87 words]yuriyJun 22, 2007 17:54100402
What is this supposed to mean? [113 words]MosheJun 23, 2007 17:56100402
Facts and attitudes about Iran [325 words]YuriyJun 25, 2007 00:43100402
Dear Yuriy, don't change the subject! [134 words]MosheJun 26, 2007 04:47100402
Facts and speculations apart [160 words]YuriyJun 27, 2007 21:52100402
Israeli attack potential [84 words]gisellaFeb 21, 2012 11:14100402
would love to see Iran get hit. [63 words]Thomas FieldsJun 22, 2007 16:24100395
The most idiotic move imaginable at this point in history [331 words]DanJun 18, 2007 21:5099332
Iran and their need for nukes [70 words]InfidelJun 19, 2007 19:4699332
So what would be the wise move Dan? [67 words]MosheJun 20, 2007 09:5199332
Make some sense please [280 words]DanJun 20, 2007 18:3499332
Yes Dan, some sense please. [119 words]MosheJun 23, 2007 17:2299332
Re: Iranian irrationality [164 words]DanJun 24, 2007 22:0799332
some thoughts for Dan re his comments. [579 words]bosDec 13, 2007 07:3199332
Mutually assured destruction?? [264 words]Larry B.Jun 28, 2008 20:4499332
Israel Jets vs Iranian Missles [205 words]JayJun 17, 2007 22:2498932
Could Be an Interesting Summer [121 words]BlackspeareJun 18, 2007 17:4898932
2Islam the Religion of Peace [157 words]InfidelJun 17, 2007 16:3898897
Infidel [8 words]Samson BellJun 19, 2007 13:3898897
Islam=peace [25 words]muslimApr 29, 2009 22:0898897
Israel striking Iran is pointless [117 words]freemanJun 17, 2007 12:1498869
angels [54 words]Gary GoldsmithJun 17, 2007 01:2598839
NEVER MIND [32 words]Gary K GoldsmithJun 17, 2007 18:2198839
This is the Final Straw [144 words]lindaJun 16, 2007 02:4098564
New appointment announced [32 words]G.VishvasJun 18, 2007 17:0798564
ISRAELI JET IS USELESS [86 words]MAMAMIA TONTERIYAJun 15, 2007 14:5598412
Oh, One More Thing [29 words]BlackspeareJun 15, 2007 10:5498312
Either stop Iran or at least allow Israel to do the job. [23 words]GeorgeJun 16, 2007 05:0798312
Striking Iran [14 words]Bruce Alan NilesJun 15, 2007 09:1098308
Full support to Israel to help world get rid of Nuclear Ayatullahs . [40 words]AbrahamJun 16, 2007 05:1098308
throw this possibility into the mix... [54 words]fyiJun 15, 2007 08:2298305
Security of Israel and US troops in Middle East is in jeopardy due to Iranians and Hizbullah both. [62 words]TomJun 16, 2007 05:1598305
Right to Self Defense [240 words]John R. PeacherJun 15, 2007 07:0398301
John, unfortunately Israel is standing alone! [51 words]MosheJun 17, 2007 06:0298301
Targetted Annihilation or How Does One Stop the Chanting: Zulu, Zulu, Zulu... [340 words]Jack Ryan, IIIJun 15, 2007 06:5898300
Iran is buying time to prepare for the coming war [114 words]DorrisJun 16, 2007 05:4198300
You just want to kill, to feel powerful... [31 words]Gary K GoldsmithJun 17, 2007 01:4598300
Attacking Nukes not a Good Idea [271 words]Wesley ClarkJun 15, 2007 04:0698299
Putting The Cat Among The Pigeons. [136 words]marianaJun 18, 2007 13:0798299
Jets face to Nuclear missiles [81 words]HarrakJun 18, 2007 17:4698299
Dont forge the ground forces! [18 words]MattJun 13, 2007 23:1298209
No Chance [20 words]JeffreyJun 13, 2007 20:4798076
to jeff [79 words]garyJun 15, 2007 22:3498076
Le beau risque [32 words]Olivença-BretagneJun 13, 2007 17:5298057
"First we take Manhattan, then…" (To "free bee") [399 words]Leonid Kaplun - LeonovJun 13, 2007 17:4798056
"First we take Manhattan, then..." [107 words]Another AmericanJun 14, 2007 23:2898056
Only acting alone Israel can survive [167 words]BenzionJun 13, 2007 16:4798055
Benzion's thoughts [55 words]Scott MyersJun 13, 2007 18:2498055
go for it [127 words]truth seekerJun 14, 2007 00:5998055
Frustration and Desperation. [204 words]Tom SchmittJun 14, 2007 11:4298055
Who Will Defend Israel's Rights [375 words]M. ToveyJun 14, 2007 15:3198055
Go it alone? [195 words]freemanJun 17, 2007 12:2298055
Israel will go alone [114 words]BenzionJun 17, 2007 21:0598055
No sense [49 words]RamidJun 18, 2007 22:1298055
What is your goal? [160 words]BenzionJun 19, 2007 18:4798055
Irony of How Much Certain Things Change (Like Heads of Multiple States); the More They Stay the Same. [155 words]M ToveyMar 16, 2021 12:2198055
tit for tat [51 words]Ben PerryJun 13, 2007 16:4098054
1Fulfilment of Ezekiel 38 & 39 ? [185 words]clarence paul puckettJun 13, 2007 22:4798054
Watch Israel, Watch. [721 words]M. ToveyJun 15, 2007 13:3298054
Attacking Iran's Nuclear facilities [63 words]Charles D. GelfandJun 13, 2007 16:1298052
permission [125 words]truth seekerJun 14, 2007 01:1098052
Israel must destroy Iran's nuclear threat [201 words]Mel LarawayJun 13, 2007 13:0598044
We need to eliminate Islamist Ahmedinejad and other fanatic ayatullahs of Iran . [32 words]GoraJun 16, 2007 11:3298044
What about the response? [425 words]PatJun 13, 2007 11:3197978
Pat, don't expect too much! [182 words]MosheJun 17, 2007 10:4997978
Shhh----It's Suppose to be a Secret! [72 words]BlackspeareJun 13, 2007 11:2797977
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All that possible fallout [102 words]BenzionJun 13, 2007 16:2297975
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Why such an article ? [131 words]JonJun 13, 2007 08:0297934
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Iran's Islamic Government Must be Decapitated [39 words]Domenic PepeJun 13, 2007 01:2097897
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Forgot Russian surface to air missiles [35 words]Gamaliel IsaacJun 12, 2007 21:2797880
Wonder may not happen, but the job needs to be done. To Moshe etc. [174 words]Leonid Kaplun - LeonovJun 12, 2007 19:2997866
Four negative scenarios in future . [909 words]RanetJun 12, 2007 19:2197864
WORLD WAR THREE IS UNDERWAY [356 words]Support our TroopsJun 12, 2007 19:1097860
how to support them [33 words]ASJun 14, 2007 13:5197860
The Mind Of G-D [204 words]Seamus MacNemiNov 27, 2007 08:5497860
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Jehad inspired Pakistani Agencies are helping Palestinian Terror Groups against Israel. [238 words]Sword of TruthJun 12, 2007 19:0397856
The Peace of Islam or "Devilishly Clever, these Islamists!" [241 words]marianaJun 17, 2007 14:0597856
Long live American-Iranian friendship ! [449 words]IanusJun 12, 2007 18:4397849
Pakistan bigger threat than Iran , Hizballah and Hamas ! [463 words]FriendJun 12, 2007 18:4197848
Please read the above comment; other comments are just random noise [243 words]Lonely in KabulJun 14, 2007 00:1297848
Suspicious [70 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Barry MillerJun 12, 2007 16:0997827
Israeli Jets vs. Iranian Nukes [22 words]1bigtzionistJun 12, 2007 19:3197827
Expecting the Unexpected [168 words]MosheJun 12, 2007 15:4097823
Be ready to fight on five fronts before attacking Iran ! [154 words]RomiJun 12, 2007 18:1797823
Be ready to fight on five fronts before attacking Iran ! [170 words]Another AmericanJun 13, 2007 22:2197823
AA, can you be serious? [41 words]MosheJun 17, 2007 05:0097823
Be ready to fight on five fronts before attacking Iran ! [85 words]Another AmericanJun 18, 2007 01:3497823
Israeli Jets vs Iranian Nukes [66 words]Another AmericanJun 12, 2007 13:1597814
Nuclear Iran is in interest of none ! [34 words]BobJun 12, 2007 18:1097814
Iran problem [91 words]Hessel MeilechJun 12, 2007 12:2497809
Attack on Iran is most difficult but Its not impossible . [52 words]VanuJun 12, 2007 18:0897809
Haste makes Waste. [122 words]Bob SanockiJun 12, 2007 12:1097807
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Iran is not Iraq, and Israel is not United States. [42 words]andy thompsonJun 13, 2007 14:3497807
good luck [35 words]John TheermanJun 12, 2007 11:5897805
WW III already started with Islam's attack on USA on Sept 11 . We have to fire final bullet to finish it with decisive victory. [128 words]CinisJun 12, 2007 17:5997805
Watch the fifth Column in USA before attacking Iran [229 words]PeterJun 16, 2007 15:3997805
Next: Rome via Jerusalem? [259 words]free beeJun 12, 2007 11:5397804
Ready-to-use , 100% elastic prophecies [266 words]IanusJun 15, 2007 17:5097804
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The Battle Is The Lords ! [63 words]clarence paul puckettJun 12, 2007 23:0097802
Israeli Jets vs. Iranian Nukes [1637 words]Ed Melik, Esq.Jun 13, 2007 03:1497802
Israel vs Iranian nukes [548 words]Moshe LevyJun 13, 2007 08:5297802
Slave mentality [228 words]BenzionJun 13, 2007 12:0797802
What can be done to protect Israel from Iranian retaliation ? [622 words]GovindJun 16, 2007 12:0297802
Al Qaida planning to attack US and Israeli Embassies in India [2570 words]RohitJun 16, 2007 15:2897802
Hamas says , Kill the Infidels : So its best to finish them before invading Iran. [327 words]BrunoJun 16, 2007 15:4397802
We make the strike, knowing we have to, and don't worry about retaliation. [1056 words]James VesceJun 18, 2007 12:2997802
"We make the strike we know we have to and don't worry about the retaliation" by Mr. James Vesce [3022 words]Ed Melik, Esq.Jul 2, 2007 23:0597802
And there's always the "Turkey versus Iranian Nukes" option [872 words]James VesceJul 13, 2007 10:3197802
Turkey/Nukes/Revelation [23 words]TMSep 20, 2007 01:4497802
Not Easy without US [140 words]Constant HeadJun 12, 2007 11:1197800
read the article thoroughly [215 words]yuval Brandstetter MDJun 14, 2007 03:5597800
Better Europeans support Israel and US war against Terror , Islamism and Iran , otherwise .. [399 words]Proud FrenchJun 18, 2007 12:1997800
Make Master Plan to destroy all Iranian Nuclear and Miltary Facilities . [340 words]Proud WarriorJun 12, 2007 10:4397798
The bush brand of feinting [58 words]John W McGinleyJun 12, 2007 17:5197798
Good action analysis but how about reaction! let us be reasonable [167 words]HarrakJun 12, 2007 09:5697796
Judeocide [52 words]Yuval brandstetter MDJun 13, 2007 05:3497796
You are grossly over-estimating Iran's capabilities, Harrak [336 words]Bryan JacksonJun 13, 2007 12:3897796
Harrak's scenario [202 words]VijayJun 13, 2007 14:3397796
fear, fear and fear- [48 words]free beeJun 13, 2007 18:3497796
wipe out Iranian Regime power centers [134 words]HopefulJun 14, 2007 14:0897796
Free Bee- The Sancho Panza with no Horse. [140 words]YnnatchkahJun 14, 2007 17:4497796
Isreal Is Like David Up Against Present Day Goliaths, The Muslims [115 words]AnneMJun 14, 2007 19:4597796
It Can Be Done, Like It Was In 1981 [76 words]AnneMJun 14, 2007 19:5397796
No Western Plot,The Jewish People Went Home To Their Homeland [44 words]AnneMJun 14, 2007 19:5997796
Harrak may be right in his analysis [133 words]Sindy ShmidthJun 14, 2007 20:4897796
Harrak , you missed potential threat from Pakistani Nuclear Bombs and Long Range Missiles [57 words]LikadJun 15, 2007 17:4497796
pakistan!! [92 words]Sindy ShmidthJun 16, 2007 15:1697796
Million Muslims studying Militant Islam in Pakistani Madrassas [165 words]SamirJun 16, 2007 16:0997796
Samir wake up , India has more than 120,000 madrassas involved in imparting Islamist Education. [191 words]NareshJun 18, 2007 12:1297796
Mr Ynnatchkah's arrogance, answered [71 words]free beeJun 18, 2007 16:2797796
question for AnneM [24 words]free beeJun 18, 2007 16:3097796
Over optimistic [66 words]true believerJun 19, 2007 08:3197796
Nobel for mollas [27 words]true believerJun 19, 2007 08:3797796
Mr. Free Bee [411 words]YnnatchkahJun 19, 2007 16:0897796
Israelis Visit America All The Time [97 words]AnneMJun 20, 2007 09:2897796
Jews are Jewels and Muslims ... [215 words]BambioJun 20, 2007 16:1997796
Oh and I have a question for you our dear freebee aka un drained [53 words]dhimmi no moreJun 20, 2007 20:4397796
Ms AnneM- Home is ... [70 words]free beeJun 21, 2007 10:5597796
out-dated data from true believer [75 words]Sindy ShmidthJun 21, 2007 12:5497796
Despite Daily Dangers, Most Israelis Staying Put [130 words]AnneMJun 21, 2007 17:5897796
To Bambio, about free bee [109 words]YnnatchkahJun 21, 2007 18:5897796
AnneM- Palestinians are NOT moving to Isreal. [61 words]free beeJun 22, 2007 13:1697796
There Have Been News Reports Of Some Palestinians Fleeing To Isreal, That Is The Truth [56 words]AnneMJun 22, 2007 21:3697796
Thanks , With love to Ynnatchkah [432 words]BambioJun 23, 2007 05:5797796
Thank you free bee for your "answer"! [45 words]MosheJun 23, 2007 15:4997796
Listen Moshe and Remember. [34 words]free beeJun 24, 2007 23:0197796
Wake up sameer : Naresh comments: [394 words]sikJun 25, 2007 06:1897796
Thank you again free bee, you are a real asset! [36 words]MosheJun 26, 2007 03:5597796
not outdated [149 words]true believerJul 9, 2007 09:5997796
bravo [72 words]surjJul 22, 2007 20:1997796
israels a looser! [55 words]nikeFeb 21, 2011 13:2597796

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