Originally posted by Chunder
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In short the Olive branch shouldn't be cut away, but the fruit doesn't stay on the branch forever whilst the politics of retribution play on - you don't shun the fruit because you can't eat it as the olive you know straight off the tree, it tastes bitter.
Too bitter perhaps for Iran to see what good could arise from it? Then I'd say the Republicans and Israeli Right are baying for blood and unfortunately, politically we'll be dragged into it too.
Originally posted by pChan
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And the world should just watch. That is some offer. You do realize that those sanctions affect your people and a broadening of sanctions will affect them more.
Ultimately whats the purpose of nation-state to project "power" or to serve its people? I am all for power projection as long as it does not affect its people. The course of action you suggest (& probably espouse) means more misery for the Iranian people.
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