Iranian Nuclear Lobby Shows Its Face

Submitted by Canaan (United States), Jun 23, 2012 at 01:09

At last the Iranian nuclear lobby comes out of the closet. Up to now, much of the pro-Iranian 'analysis', falsely claiming to pursue peace, has in fact been designed only to pursue Iranian nuclear weapons.

E.g., the theory that Israel's restraint in attacking Iran shows that Israel is bluffing now since Israel did not hesitate to strike the Iraqi reactor. This "bluffing" theory is stupid; Israel knows the tactical situation in Iran is more problematic than Osirak, so it is only logical that Israel gives diplomats one last chance to avoid war.

But look more closely. Why would anyone speculate that Israel is bluffing? The "bluff" speculation does not serve to prevent war because it has no effect whatsoever on Israeli actions. It does however encourage Iran to stay the nuclear course. It enables the Iranian fantasy that they can get nuclear weapons and not face the IDF. Anyone who says Netanyahu is bluffing reveals a sick desire for Iran to get nuclear weapons. They are playing with the lives of Iranians who will die if Israel must use force as a last resort.

Israel's military advantage has prevented a replay of the Yom Kippur sneak attack. Military balance would restart the vicious cycle of Arab-Israeli wars. I suspect that Iran is paying Kenneth Waltz --and others--to lobby for their nuclear weapons program.

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