Biden To Israel: Get Used To Iran Nuclear Weapons
Biden Told Israel: Get Used to Iran Nuclear Weapons
Monday, September 1, 2008
Barack Obama’s presidential running-mate Joseph Biden told Israeli officials that they need to accept the idea Iran will acquire nuclear weapons.
Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visiting Israel several years ago, told Israeli officials diplomacy and sanctions would be futile against Iran.
On Monday Israel’s Army Radio reported details of the comments Biden made when he met with “senior Israeli officials behind closed doors.”
Reportedly Biden told the officials he opposed “opening a additional military and diplomatic front” against Iran.
“Israel will have to reconcile itself with the nuclearization of Iran,” Army Radio quoted Biden as telling the Israelis.
Army Radio said that at that time Israeli officials were shocked by Biden’s comments.
Within Israel, a consensus across the political spectrum has developed on the Iran matter. Iran’s president Ahmadinejad has stated that he will wipe Israel off the map, making clear his use weapons of mass destruction against the Jewish state.
Biden has been an ardent supporter of the state of Israel in the Senate. His selection by Barack Obama was seen as an effort to shore up support with the U.S. Jewish community.
Obama has given mixed signals on the Iran threat. During the Democratic primary he argued for direct negotiations with Iran. He has avoided making any suggestion the U.S. should take military action against Iran.
Last Monday Obama said he would continue to use diplomatic means to stop Iran’s nuclear program.
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Like hell!
Bomb them, before they bomb you.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:00 pmBiden is an albatross around Obama’s neck that has stolen the wind from the sails of his campaign. Mark my words, Obama and his Baby Mama will not win this election. It will not even be close.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:03 pmCridhe Saorsa
i agree 100%. i was saying obama would lose before announcing Biden as his vp but now there is not one shred of doubt left. republicans win in 08.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:06 pmNo doubt Biden is a POS but I really don’t understand where this confidence in a Republican win is coming from.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-09-01-poll-monday_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
At best, this election is going to be close like 2000.
September 1st, 2008 at 8:18 pmthis is that foreign policy experience the MSM was telling us about
September 1st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
September 1st, 2008 at 9:01 pmwow….thats just….uh wow…..
1. Sully is right, this is going to be very close, lets not delude our self’s, ‘04 was close, skin of teeth close and this year is going to be even closer. With statements like this, I may have to delay my enlistment just to make sure I can cast my ballot.
2. WTF is this albatross and neck shit? where the fuck did that shit come from? I’ve heard a couple people saying that recently & I dunno, that shit just sounds stupid to me, but if thats something that people say then whatever…WTF do I know…..
September 1st, 2008 at 9:30 pmmight as well tell the jews “better get used to the idea of auschwitz”
fuck you biden!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:10 pmIf Biden really said that, then he is a complete idiot.
September 1st, 2008 at 11:05 pmCridhe Saorsa’s (double) metaphor is from an old poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” A man shoots an albatross and is forced to carry it around his neck.
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:25 amI bet foreign heads of state are cringing at Obama’s choice of VP. Biden’s not an easy man to get along with, and it’s his way or the highway. If Obama wins the presidency, Biden will not indulge in diplomatic courtesies as a prelude to conversations with foreign leaders
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 amBiden gives Obama foreign policy gravitas.
Biden says Iran gets nukes, Obama say Iran gets nukes, Iran say Israeli gets nuked.
That as clear as it gets.
Obama Biden will not stop Iran.
September 2nd, 2008 at 4:17 amthat’s going to win the jewish vote!!!
September 2nd, 2008 at 4:38 amIsrael to Biden ….. Incoming!
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:21 am