Compare and Contrast
October 27th, 2004 - 12:07 pm
Two headlines, one event:
Vienna nuclear talks “very constructive”: Iran
Not that Iran wouldn’t consider failing to reach an agreement to be “very constructive.”
Two headlines, one event:
Vienna nuclear talks “very constructive”: Iran
Not that Iran wouldn’t consider failing to reach an agreement to be “very constructive.”
Remember Den Beste’s Law (at least I think of it that way) “Diplomacy Never Fails.”
“Negotiations will continue and, most certainly, can satisfy both parties,” Syrus Nasseri, also part of the delegation, told Iranian television, adding that “Iran will in no way give up its right to uranium enrichment.”
Yes, I would say the Iranians found negotiations with the EUroweenies to be very constructive. The only question I have is, what exactly is Europe planning to give Iran in exchange for empty assurances?
Oh, I am sure that Iran was able to get a lot of construction done during the talks.
“If Iran rejects the European offer, diplomats say most European nations will back U.S. demands that Tehran be reported to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.”
Gee, I can’t imagine why France and Germany might make demands Iran can’t meet.
Israel attacks Iran if Kerry wins. Because Israel can’t let Iran get nukes.
There is a good chance that a re-elected Bush can give the mullahs an ultimatum, requiring verified non-development, that the Iranians agree to. Even with such agreement (some chance no agreement), a good chance Iran cheats — and Bush invades, AFTER elections in Iraq.
No chance the Iranians obey any ultimatum they agree to with Kerry — though they may well be good at hiding.
See Hari & Sensing
http://www.tomgrey.motime.com/1098731698#363007
Tom is correct. The Iranians are playing wait-and-see game. Come Tuesday, they’ll either negotiate sincerely or, tell the Euros to take a hike.