Is Iran a threat to the US?

[WVUforREDSKINS]

Simple question.

[SkinsHokieFan]

Via the terror groups that the government funds, yes

Iran vs USA mano-e-mano, no

And the people of Iran are NOT a threat

[WVUforREDSKINS]

Via the terror groups that the government funds, yes

Iran vs USA mano-e-mano, no

And the people of Iran are NOT a threat

:applause::applause:

Wow. SHF, I agree with you completely for once:)

[cjcdaman]

I picked the second option. They will be a threat if they go nuclear. If they go nuclear, Israel is threatened which in turn threatens our interests.

[Burgold]

Yes, they are. Most certainly indirectly. Are they a military threat to us? Not now. They definately are an economic threat to our well being.

[WVUforREDSKINS]

I picked the second option. They will be a threat if they go nuclear. If they go nuclear, Israel is threatened which in turn threatens our interests.

Same here.

[Mass_SkinsFan]

YES. Every country outside the United States is a potential threat to the United States. That's why we should be attempting to move to an isolationist philosophy as quickly as possible. Hell, I'd suggest that probably at least 40% of Americans are a threat to the United States.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

YES. Every country outside the United States is a potential threat to the United States. That's why we should be attempting to move to an isolationist philosophy as quickly as possible. Hell, I'd suggest that probably at least 40% of Americans are a threat to the United States.

Seriously, like those Canadians

Terrifying.

[WVUforREDSKINS]

YES. Every country outside the United States is a potential threat to the United States. That's why we should be attempting to move to an isolationist philosophy as quickly as possible. Hell, I'd suggest that probably at least 40% of Americans are a threat to the United States.

Switzerland is such a threat

[WVUforREDSKINS]

For those who answered yes, why?

If it is because they are a sworn enemy of Israel, then what about the rest of the Middle East? Egypt and Jordan are the only countries who recognize Israel. Every other one hates them.

And I would say that Pakistan and the Saudi Arabia (our allies:rolleyes:) pose the greatest threat. Not the gov't, just the radicals that the gov't seems to not care about.

Iran isn't really a threat. However, no one wants to see a nuclear Iran. I don't think Iran would never be so dumb as to attack Israel. Israel would clean their clock in a week if they tried anything.

[chomerics]

There is no option that is a simple. . .No, they are not a threat to us. Nobody is a threat to us, we are our own worst enemy.

In terms of "threats" as in, can fundamentally change our way of life, no they are not even close. The only ones are China and Saudi Arabia because of their economic influence. Iran, heck no, they are no more a threat to us than Iraq was. :doh:

[Midnight Judges]

We went up against the Soviet Union for decades and won. Iran ain't ****.

That said, none of the options are good IMO. There are threats and Islamic radicals are one of them. But Russia is gearing up for cold war part II.

[Mass_SkinsFan]

Seriously, like those Canadians

Terrifying.

Anyone who does not have my best interests at heart is potentially my enemy. Nobody other than ME has MY best interests at heart. The theory carries to higher levels of organized society as well.

[twa]

"Iran is a grave threat. It has an illicit nuclear program. It supports terrorism across the region and militias in Iraq. It threatens Israel's existence. It denies the Holocaust,"...guess who?

[WVUforREDSKINS]

"Iran is a grave threat. It has an illicit nuclear program. It supports terrorism across the region and militias in Iraq. It threatens Israel's existence. It denies the Holocaust," he said. "The reason Iran is so much more powerful than it was a few years ago is because of the Bush-McCain policy of fighting in Iraq and refusing to pursue direct diplomacy with Iran. They're the ones who have not dealt with Iran wisely."

Obama also called Iran the "single biggest beneficiary" of Iraq war and pledged to secure all lose nuclear materials during first term, if he is elected president.

-Obama

Let's post the rest though.

[twa]

Let's post the rest though.

Well since you feel it is important...How is he going to secure all loose nuclear materials?

Added

Why (since Iran benefited from our Iraq effort) have they not been better partners for peace?...We removed their biggest opponent,yet they refuse to give up the quest for nukes...Why?

[WVUforREDSKINS]

Well since you feel it is important...How is he going to secure all loose nuclear materials?

Excellent question! I don't know how anyone can.

I hope someone asks him.

[JohnLockesGhost]

They definately are an economic threat to our well being.

I'm assuming you're saying this because of their oil production and their supposed ability to shut it down?

For what it's worth, I think we have too many "enemies." We need to start looking for more friends.

[Mass_SkinsFan]

For what it's worth, I think we have too many "enemies." We need to start looking for more friends.

I agree with the first sentence there, JLG; but I have to seriously disagree with the second. There are no "friends" for us out there. I think that's been pretty well shown in recent years. What we need is entirely less involvement with those people and governments that are outside our borders on all levels.

[vegeta613]

I would've voted if there was a no option, without the buts

[Bang]

I think the main threat of them achieving a nuclear weapon is that they'll likely give it to one of the terrorist groups who would then use it wherever they choose.

If they build a small weapon that they can give to Hezbollah, they may explode it in Israel, but depending on which way the wind is blowing depends on how deep it has to penetrate the country.

If they figure they can smuggle it here, I think they'd try. I think Al Qaeda would welcome the chance to try.

~Bang

[Larry]

I'm assuming you're saying this because of their oil production and their supposed ability to shut it down?

For what it's worth, I think we have too many "enemies." We need to start looking for more friends.

Well, can we say "not friends like the Saudis"?

[twa]

I'm assuming you're saying this because of their oil production and their supposed ability to shut it down?

For what it's worth, I think we have too many "enemies." We need to start looking for more friends.

Too late Obama pissed off Canada and Mexico with his anti-NAFTA stance,and Bush's immigration reform fell flat.

Throw in the Greenies in Canada fighting against supporting our excesses and Colombia getting the shaft from Congress.

Maybe Albania :whoknows: ,but no post dated checks accepted.

[Thiebear]

Only if they go off on Israel with our stance there.

It will cause giant mushroom clouds to form.

[Brad89]

For those who answered yes, why?

Because Ahmadinejad is ****ing crazy.