From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

Robert G Lewis wrote:
> No we don't and we should not.
>
> The article was about a speech given by a  former CIA director ( under
> Clinton) . The speech raises valid concerns over our dependence on foreign
> oil and where the money for that oil goes . It doesn't seem to advocate
> FORCE.
>
> In this case it would not be the US that would stop selling the refined
> products but India and the EU.
>

Chuckle. Like India will. Booming economy, lots of new car drivers, a need
for Iranian gas. Yeah I can see India going for that.

> What actions would YOU take to ensure Iran  addresses international concerns
> over their Nuclear Weapons programs ?
>

What actions worked wrt India or Pakistan? Possibly lowering the threat
level by giving Iran security guarantees.

> And why should ANY nation not use non violent measures to get another to do
> things their way ?
>

They can. You still have an embargo on Cuba coz it's commie but not the PRC
or Vietnam.

Adam

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