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Originally Posted by aceventura3
All I suggest is that if Iran wants to help tone down the hostility, they can make a proactive step. Given the statement, past statements, and the defiance, I perceive these things as provocative.
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Again, will's point....they cant or wont make a proactive step (through private negotiations) before first publicly telling their people how tough they are and that they wont be bullied....it would be a sign of weakness.
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I hope Obama's approach works. I would prefer not to have this situation escalate. Obama has been reaching out to the world and has denounced Bush's approach and some past actions by the US. At some point when should we expect a positive response? An honest response?
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Given that the Bush/Cheney/Bolton approach to Iran accomplished little in eight years, I think its reasonable to give Obama more than 9 months, particularly since, despite the rhetoric, Iran is no closer to being a nuclear threat.