Blix: Iran Years Away From Nuclear Bomb

[JuniperLea]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/iran_blix;_ylt=AghZtbRVVcrHV5wUrpcCdhWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--




Former U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix said Monday that Iran is a least five years away from developing a nuclear bomb, leaving time to peacefully negotiate a settlement.

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"But there is a chance that the U.S. will use bombs or missiles against several sites in Iran," he was quoted by Norwegian news agency NTB as saying. "Then, the reactions would be strong, and would contribute to increased terrorism."


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"The U.S. has given itself time and is negotiating with North Korea, while Iran got a very short deadline," he was quoted as saying.

[Gman]

1. My first thought when I read this was

I wonder how many posts about this article at FR said "STFU Hans Blix". Seems that's about all they ever say anymore. I didn't waste the time to go look.

[HuffleClaw]

5. yer assuming they'd even PERMIT such a thread

i know of no other political forum that is so addicted to censorship as free republic. though of late, i've noticed they've been having real troulbe keeping even their own dissenting voices quiet.

[Xeric]

2. obviously

"The U.S. has given itself time and is negotiating with North Korea, while Iran got a very short deadline," he was quoted as saying.

There's no oil under North Korea.

[electropop]

3. When was the last time Blix was right about WMDs?

Oh... he was right about Iraq? Right about North Korea? Well, who likes a smarty-pants anyway?

[JuniperLea]

4. I'm sure most RWNutJobs have forgotten who the man is

In fact, I'm sure of it! They are still saying that SH threw the inspectors out!

I hope he remains safely tucked away in Norway and spills his guts. There must be hundreds of "BushCo Screwed Me" stories in him.

[baby_mouse]

6. 5 YEARS!!??? WAH!

BOMBS AWAY!!!! ARRRRRGH!!! Crash, tinkle.