Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Actually Date:   4/9/2015 7:05:16 PM

I don't pay too much attention to what is being said about this agreement.  I may be cynical, but if it like most framework agreements, it probably contains a lot of modifiers and isn't that important in the overall scheme of world events.  I suspect the agreement will end up being reviewed, but perhaps not voted on by Congress.  There are many agreements in place in which they have not been reviewed or voted on by Congress.  I don't see this as much difference. 

MM, have you ever been to Tel Aviv?  I have, several times.  More people are worried about the lone attacker who will decide to bomb the bus ahead of their car, when they are taking their kids to school in the morning, than Iran bombing them.  I think I previously pointed out that if Iran wants to attack Tel Aviv, they have the capability to do it now - they don't need nukes.  Tel Aviv could also attack Iran.  I would put more of a bet on Israel attacking Iran than the other way around.  And Israel has nukes as well.  The only thing that keeps Israel from attacking Iran is the U.S. (and not just this Administration). 

Remember when Bush 43 made his speech about axis of evil?  Ever wonder why these countries have nuclear programs?  Look back to that speech when the leader of the remaining Super Power (with nukes) calls you out as part of the axis of evil.  You develop a defensive program to keep from being attacked, especially when that Super Power has already demonstrated its willingness to act aggressively against other countries.  And that  Super Power supported Iraq in the Inran/Iraq war. 

And by the way, France did not participate in the sanctions against Iran because they have close business ties to Iran.