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The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by “madmen” in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have.

The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by “madmen” in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have.

The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by "madmen" in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have.

The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by “madmen” in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have.

Treaty (NPT). The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by “madmen” in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have

The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by "madmen" in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have.

The treaty guarantees its signatories – such as Iran – the right to establish nuclear power programs in exchange for rigorous international inspections. But Bush has arbitrarily decided that Iran – whose nuclear program has undergone perhaps the most extensive inspection process in history – must end its lawful activities. Why? Because the country is led by "madmen" in thrall to pure evil, impervious to reason, who one day may or may not threaten America with weapons they may or may not have....

Shifting Targets: The Administration’s plan for Iran 10/08/07 One aspect of this story that shouldn't get entirely lost is the fact that Ayatollah Khamenei has said that the possession and use of nuclear weapons is against the Islamic religion. (See Fishing for a Pretext to Squeeze Iran by Juan Cole Truthdig.com 03/13/06) Sure, he could be faking, and he could always issue a new declaration based on changed circumstances. It would be foolish and reckless to take the assurance at face value.

Shifting Targets: The Administration’s plan for Iran 10/08/07 One aspect of this story that shouldn't get entirely lost is the fact that Ayatollah Khamenei has said that the possession and use of nuclear weapons is against the Islamic religion. (See Fishing for a Pretext to Squeeze Iran by Juan Cole Truthdig.com 03/13/06) Sure, he could be faking, and he could always issue a new declaration based on changed circumstances. It would be foolish and reckless to take the assurance at face value.

lines and dots on the map of geopolitical landscape surely needs fewer troops, a lot of political audacity and a secure arrogance, for sure!   These recent actions of falsely claimed territories or boundaries shows the hidden dimensions of the Plan to wipe the Middle East map with the Islamic Republic of Iran as one of the main courses on the Menu. Each neighboring country seems to have called on the "part" it would like to take as the "promised" encouragement gift for its good