British Attack On Iran Possible, Says David Cameron!

[Ali Abdullah]

You want to vote for him!!??

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...26/ntory26.xml

Iran attack possible, says Cameron

By Damian Reece, City Editor in Davos
26/01/2007

A pre-emptive military strike against Iran involving British troops could be launched under a Conservative government after David Cameron yesterday refused to rule out the use of force against the Gulf state.

Mr Cameron said it would be wrong for a future Tory administration to rule out an attack on Iran. "It's not sensible to rule all these things out in advance however much you want to avoid them."

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he said that while Iran had a right to civil nuclear power it was imperative that the West stopped the country developing nuclear weapons. "Especially as the president [of Iran] has said that he wants to wipe the state of Israel off the map."

The Tory leader criticised the stance of Jack Straw, the former foreign secretary, who in the past has said that military action against Iran would be "unthinkable".

"I don't think it was right of Jack Straw to say what he said. I think in these matters it is not right to declare all your hand in advance. It's right not to take things entirely off the table.

"Obviously we want to see a peaceful resolution. I don't think it's right to rule out this approach or that approach but nobody wants to see the use of military force."

Mr Cameron said that Iran had a choice either to be part of the international community with access to nuclear power or a pariah state.

He also used the meeting to address the situation in Iraq, a country he visited at the end of last year.

"My conclusion on that is that what's required is a rapid build-up of the Iraqi army." He also urged greater focus on the elements of Iraqi administration that could be handed over to the local population.

However, he denied that on matters such as Iraq, that Britain followed a "slavish" line as far as its relationship with the United States is concerned.

"What I've actually said on that is that the special relationship with the US should be solid, not slavish. I think this is very important.

"Obviously we are the junior party in this relationship but we can bring things to the relationship."

He cited Britain's strong relationship with moderate Arab states, European policy and issues to do with the Gulf where the UK played a vital role in influencing American thinking.

While walking in Davos, an Alpine resort where the world's business and political leaders are meeting until Sunday, Mr Cameron also said that Russia's recent "pipeline machismo" represented a failure of British and European foreign policy.

To correct that failure, he said President Vladimir Putin and the Russians must be convinced to become part of the international community.

[iraniboy]

Iran attack possible, says Cameron

Idiot. I'm quite sure that UK never attacks Iran.They have more intelligent info and leadership who consider the beneficial of UK more than other countries in the world. In one sentence: they don't go to war for someone else unless there are benefits.


I wanted to clarify the meanings of some of his words:

Iran had a choice either to be part of the international community with access to nuclear power or a pariah state

International community means US and EU. They easily ignore the NAM position about Iran's nuclear position.(Nam contains more than half of the population of the world)

He cited Britain's strong relationship with moderate Arab states, European policy and issues to do with the Gulf where the UK played a vital role in influencing American thinking.

Moderate means dictatorship and Non-democratic.

while Iran had a right to civil nuclear power it was imperative that the West stopped the country developing nuclear weapons.

According to NPT ,enrichment of Uranium is also part of a civil nuclear power program.

[waz___]

What a bloody moron…If he is so eager why doesn’t he enlist? I would love to see his ass come up against the Iranian army….

May Allah protect our people in Iran from such an onslaught.

[waz___]

However, he denied that on matters such as Iraq, that Britain followed a "slavish" line as far as its relationship with the United States is concerned.

"What I've actually said on that is that the special relationship with the US should be solid, not slavish. I think this is very important.

LOL! Excuse me whilst I laugh my head off…..

While walking in Davos, an Alpine resort where the world's business and political leaders are meeting until Sunday, Mr Cameron also said that Russia's recent "pipeline machismo" represented a failure of British and European foreign policy.

To correct that failure, he said President Vladimir Putin and the Russians must be convinced to become part of the international community.

Yes that’s right you are too cowardly to say anything to Russia…Notice how his tone changes with regards to Russia’s bullying tactics.

[people of the book]

You want to vote for him!!??

Not any more. After Blair's complicity with Bush and the neocons, the last thing I want to do is vote for someone who thinks that war brings peace.

[people of the book]

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he said that while Iran had a right to civil nuclear power it was imperative that the West stopped the country developing nuclear weapons. "Especially as the president [of Iran] has said that he wants to wipe the state of Israel off the map."

Ok, so while politicians refuse to quote what Iran's president actually said, and go for the propaganda laden version, I refuse to vote for them, and probably give my vote to the local Green party, who are at least bothered about renewable energy and like to plant trees

This is a classic thread - on the matter (hat-tip to jews sans frontieres where a hint of this discussion was posted recently):

According to legend, Iran's President has threatened to destroy Israel, or, to quote the misquote, "Israel must be wiped off the map". Contrary to popular belief, this statement was never made.
http:// forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/com...IDLink=2553805

(ps. you'll have to rejoin the link in your browser...)

[outsider]

Who would vote Tory anyway....?

[waqar]

Yeah britain can't even contain small towns in basra and they talking big about taking Iran this is the real world not Hollywood cameron the fool.............

[Peacenik]

I wonder who's pulling Cameron's strings ?

(probably the same murderous individuals that pulled Blair's on Iraq...)

[Aayeeshaa]

Idiot... He'll see bliar being put in front of a war crimes tribunal and then he'll change his tune.

[Re-born Jihadi]

Whether he goes through with this (if ever elected, not much chance though)......is another matter......the british public for a start wouldnt let him.....not after the IRAQ fiasco and he would need the UN to be onside, and the Russians and Chinese dont look keen at all.

He said this to please Murdoch and co (...friends of Israel) so that they "toot" for him when there is a general election...

COmplete idiot........he has no single backbone in any of his policies...and will be found wanting by Gordy and his clunkin' right fist....

[CitizenKane]

I don't know what would be gained for Britain by sending British troops into Iran. I really don't. Maybe Cameron's aides (spin doctors) think he went a bit too softy softy with that hug-a-hoodie speech and the Greenish platitudes he's been spouting. They probably though a bit of macho-war talk was in order. Grrr.

[Re-born Jihadi]

Either that or he could have been given a kick up the jacksie by his sponsors... (Murdoch and Conservative friends of Israel....)

[planet]

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dont be fooled by any of the political parties...
they all follow that same agenda when in power..
even the 'liberal' liberals..

it is easy for them all to appear balanced and fair when in opposition..
but it is a different story once they are in the seat of power..



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