Obama: "Iran not a “serious threat� ,,,,,, don't worry be happy

[Shire5k 19]

There's huge difference between Russian politics of that era, and the religious ideology of the Iranian government. Russia did not lean on religion as the basis for it's existence, therefore it had power and materialistic goals.

Iran, on the other hand, is led by radical islamic clerics who would like to see the entire middle east under islamic rule. This is the largest, most dangerous factor of all!!!!! Russia did not want to use their nuclear force due to collateral damage and return fire.

Iran would most likely use theirs to strike against Isreal in the name of Muhamad. They would Martyr themselves for their believed place in paradise.

We don't agree on much of anything...but I agree 10000% on this.

Sorry Obama, but Iran is much more dangerous than Russia ever was. The growth that was prompted by the Cold War was, in the end, good for the US. I don't think anything good can come from tension with Iran.

[Tigermike 3,055]

I don't understand, if we can afford it, why shouldn't it "happen"?

You don't understand. We can't afford it. If we expect the world to adjust their habits to feed our habits-- oil is a limited resource-- it ain't gonna happen.

Tex, you are a better reader than that. "if we can afford it, why shouldn't it "happen"?" That was individuals. Can individuals afford it? It being whatever they choose to use their $$$$$ for. It is my present opinion based on observation, that current gas prices are not so high that they hurt. (Some not all) I say that because of an incident at work. One day I told a group of ladies that gas would go up that night, before they came to work in the morning and that it would be a good idea to fill up that night. All four looked at me and said "Well, I don't care." It's my opinion that it will take much higher gas prices to make many people cut back on their driving, their purchases, etc, etc.

Since you are so up on Marxism and the proletariat, here is a quote by Obama.

"We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK," Obama said.

"That's not leadership. That's not going to happen," he added. - Barack Obama

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Wouldn't that be a perfect example of "global" class warfare? Wouldn't that make latter day Marxist everywhere smile?

I don't understand, if we can afford it, why shouldn't it "happen"?

I think Obama's statement is a perfect example of responsibility while yours is a perfect example of greed.

So says the resident socialist. BTW - Doing what one chooses with ones own money is not greed. It's choice. You and your collectivist savior are way off base.

I'm sure you are in complete agreement with Obama wanting an additional tax for U.S. citizens to "fight" global poverty.