Senator Joe Lieberman is advocating a US military strike against Iran if economic sanctions fail to work. Lieberman has long advocated economic sanctions against Iran in the Senate. His strong support of the Iraq war and hawkish position on the middle east has put him at odds with much of the democrat base costing him the democratic primary. Lieberman was re-elected as an independent, however still caucases with the democrats.
Speaking in the Senate Lieberman stated that "only through “crippling sanctions do we have a chance to convince the Iranians to stop this nuclear weapons program." he went on to say that "stiffer sanctions are necessary in order to “save ourselves” from having to make the most difficult choice, which he said was “doing nothing in regard to a nuclear Iran, and taking military action.”
Lieberman told Washington TV that "because this is the choice we will be faced with and to me in that moment I think there is only one choice, but we don’t have to make it now, and it’s why these sanctions proposals are so important."
In 2007 on CBS's Face the Nation, Lieberman strongly advocated for a strike against Iran, saying "I think we have to be prepared to take aggressive military action against the Iranians to stop them from killing Americans in Iraq," Lieberman said. Host Bob Schieffer followed-up: "Let's just stop right there. Because I think you probably made some news here, Senator Lieberman. You're saying that if the Iranians don't let up, that the United States should take military action?" "I am." Lieberman added that "if there's any hope" of stopping Iran's nuclear program, "we can't just talk to them.... We've got to use our force and to me that would include taking military action."
Lieberman sponsored the Iran Sanctions Bill in the Senate in April, which targets Iran's enegry sector which would therefore cripple their economy if they did not cooperate in ending their nuclear program.Senator Lieberman has strong ties to AIPAC, the American Israeli Lobby as well as the state of Israel. In 2002, Lieberman sponsored a pro-Israel U.S. Senate Resolution (S. Res. 247), "expressing solidarity with Israel in its constant efforts to fight against terror".
Iran is not a direct threat to the security of the Unites States. contrary to what many politicians and pundits say, Ahmadinejad DID NOT threaten to attack Israel but his staunch anti-Israel rhetoric combined with his regime's pursuit of nuclear energy causes many to believe he is a threat to Israel.
Israel recently has elected a Hawkish right Wing Government led by Netanyahu who has vowed to take a hard-line approach against Iran, including military strikes if necessary. If they decide to attack America will be under a lot of pressure to support them militarily.
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Thank you for your article on Lieberman's lying rhetoric with Iran. I coincidentally found your article just after Readers might also appreciate the brief I wrote on the current wars, "War with Iraq and Afghanistan, Rhetoric for war with Iran," available online at AfterDowningStreet.
Lieberman has proven time after time his loyalty is to israel first and America second. Patheric
Jake has a valid point. Lieberman's record shows he continuously supports wars against Muslims: Iraq, Afghanistan, Terror... and now Iran. Is it possible that his motives are actually to weaken the Muslim critics of Israel? Of course it is!
Unfortunately, this is probably when the name-calling will begin. If you don't support Israel, or if you question the motive of any Jewish person, you're instantly labeled an "antisemite". That couldn't be farther from the truth, at least in our case. Arguablel, most politicians have an agenda of one sort or another. Having an open mind and pointing out personal motivations - regardless of faith or ethnicity - is all part of a free and open society.
So, yes, Lieberman probably does have a pro-Israel agenda, and he's entitled to it... and it is equally important to raise the public's awareness of his bias.
It's not Lieberman's decision, it's the Presidents. Who cares what he wants, he has his own agenda.
Sen. Lieberman sits in the pocket of Israel, as has been demonstrated time and again. Like Iraq, Iran has never been a threat to the U.S. Because the U.S. continues to make itself dependent on the import of foreign oil and therefore on the operations of U.S.-based multinational oil corporations, commercial negotiations with Middle East nations are required, which distresses those who believe that Israel as a nation can do no wrong.
Lieberman is a disgusting sell-out.
Fook Lieberman.
Fook Israel.
Joe should be recalled on the basis that he is clearly mentally ill.
These Zionist devils always use "To save the babies, to better America, to save the servicemen, to protect the women" when they are trying to get Americans to fight their wars for Israel.
Israel is the capital of the United States. America was conquered by the Israeli lobby and our foreign policy is set by Israel. These "Representatives" represent Israel.
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Every time I hear an Israel(who's masquerading as an American congressman)say "we" should destroy Iran's nuclear program,I want to kick in the television.
In some ways I wish that we would start WW3 in order to have a realignment of sorts that could possibly throw off these foreigners who are pursuing objectives other than what's in the interest of the US.
Does anyone wonder why this group has been evicted from dozens of countries(Germany being the latest)?
Let get these scum politicians out of office. Why are we in Iraq? why are we in afghanistan? Why do we want to attack Iran? Its all about the secret oil pipe line leading to Israel. They want Israel to control the worlds oil. There's no war on terror people. Check out who belongs to AIPAC...lets get these people out of office and get the true Americans back into office. America is number one.
Here we go: yet another minion zio-pig in the media is touting the criminal behaviour of Joseph Lieberman in inciting violance and jewish racism against people in other nations. Joe Lieberman has a hangman's noose waiting for him at the end of his sorry career as a professional racist and professional traitor.
If this piece of sheiss wants a war then he should go fight it himself and send his children as well. Of course being the treasonous coward he is he will send the children of the poor and middle-class. Lieberman is a dual citizen and like all traitors of his ilk needs to leave this country.
Oh sorry. All of these people must be anti-semitic. lol
Americans are the most stupid people on the planet, ruled by jews and negroes.
I hope you collapse, you shame the whole white race.
You are not racist, you are stupid(Obongo) and cowards(Holder).
just hearing his name wants me to take a shower. that rat zionist scum traitor will be tried for treason. he will be found guilty. he will pay.
Gerald Celente renown future trends predicator say that war with Iran would start WW3. Lieberman must know that.
Celente also predicts tax revolts, food shortages and rioting across the country. This guy Celente is batting almost 1000 in his predictions. Google some of his recent video and be prepared to be scared...
Joe Lieberman is a ardent Zionist fascist - the son of the Devil. He is too old to be killed, if that is possible. Israel owns more Zionist supporters in America and that way they own America.
To save America, white people must clean America from Zionist virus.
Iran DOES NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAM! ISRAEL IS THE ONLY NUCLEAR POWER IN THE MIDDLE EAST! Geez, why don't Americans get it?
Liberman and his and his congressional cronies crack me up. These are guys probably never even been in a fist fight let alone real combat. Yet men like Liberman always talk so tough when it comes to war. I spent eight years in the Corps and I quickly realize that cowards are always big on speeches. Liberman couldn't care less if he starts WWIII, nither he nor his kids/grandkids will have to fight. We seriously need to purge these Zionist pigs out of our government before it's too late.
And the Neocon/Zionist 'Echo Chamber,' which was so instrumental in sacring Americans into invading Iraq, based on lies, is now being used to pollute American minds again, this time so we'll get behind the bombing of Iran, a country which is NO threat to the USA, but one which Israel wants bumped off.
And what Israel wants, Israel usually gets from our craven Congress and butt-kissing WH.
I say let them nuke their neighbor... just as America is disintegrating into a steady state of chaos.
I like to see how long Israel will last without American dollars? The Jews always like to start wars, build holocaust museums, build apartheid walls around Palestine, and always use other people's money, blood, sweat and tears to do so. When has Liebernam ever worked for a living, much less put on a solder's uniform to fight his own wars and spill his own blood? You want something Jew, it's time you start paying for it. America for Americans. An idea whose time has come.
Anyone who can't see how the Jews manipulate America should be caught with a large net and sterilized.
Unfortunately the Zionists who claim that they have no influence over American politics want to manipulate America into another war, Where America foots the bill financially and in blood while Israel stands on sidelines.
"GerryL says:
Gerald Celente renown future trends predicator say that war with Iran would start WW3. Lieberman must know that."
Celente, Peter Schiff, and Max Keiser all agree that we are close to total financial collapse, and that Zionists are pulling the levers.
Oct - Nov 2009
Lieberman and his fellow zioscum would make great lamppost decorations, string em up I say
Someday you'll all grow up & realize that the only people that need killing are muslims.I have good friends in Israel so I get first hand information.Frankly,the so called palistinians are worthless subhumans like most muslims & in fact other arab countries could have helped them years ago but they're worth more where they are being a thorn in Israel's side.I'm embarassed that Americans are so ignorant when it comes to the Middle East.Don't any of you realize that islam's goal is world domination?And after Israel is gone,you're next?That muslims hate you for simply being alive?That this is simply Global Jihad at work?You know something,I've never met a Jew I didn't like.They are incredibly warm giving people.Much of our science & art would not have happened without Jews.In contrast,the arab world has contributed almost nothing but death & destruction,racism & a superiority complex that rivals or exceeds Hitler.I think you all should do some research in history.
The senator from Tel Aviv should give up his American citizenship, keep his Israeli citizenship, move to Israel, join the Israeli army, put on an Israeli uniform, grab a gun and go for it.
America is a negro country, the most powerful former white christian has fallen to the muslim negroes.
White countries should rally around Russia, Western Europe is mostly negro muslim too.
Hail Russia!
Don't take it personally Joe, but you are bought and paid for by the Zionists, and are a slimeball piece of Zhit.
Anyone who advocates what will result in at least a million civilian
deaths doesn't deserve to live, because he is criminally insane, and is openly advocating crimes against humanity.
Take a lesson from Michael Jackson Joe, and don't slam the door on the way out.
Disregard my post. I'm actually a bainwashed, racist, Zionist Israeli Jew that has been spreading hatred on the net against Muslims and non-Jews. As an Israeli Jew, we're brainwashed from birth to use guilt, lies and manipulation to extort, rob and dislocate, and murder, the rightful inhabitants of what was known as Palestine, where Jews made up only 10% or less of the populuation until they used terrorism to kill innocent people, rob their lands, and drive them into Jordan and concentation camps on their own homeland.
Wow.I'm amazed.The least you could do is man up & use you own name instead of appropriating mine when you make ignorant libtard comments.What a pussy.
Are you actually not aware that the Jews have lived in what you call palistine for over 4000 years?There was never any country or area called palistine.Your ignorance is appalling,learn something.
Oh and btw,I'm not Jewish.I simply don't understand anti-semitism in civilized countries.I abhor racism in any context.And before you mention my bias against islam let me remind you islam is not a race.It is a theologically based total belief system that relies on womb-to-tomb control of every aspect of your life-wait,that's what liberals want too!Well,go figure.
America is a filthy negro country.
BigX,your comment speaks for itself and coincidently,for everything I've said here today.I need say nothing more,you've certainly said it all for me.Have a nice day.
Lets bomb Israhell, they are the ones with the nukes and want war. Iran has none and wants peace!
Looks like Hammer is repeating the same lie that's told over and over. There was no country called Israel until 1947. No other countries wanted the hundreds of thousands of European Jews. After WWI the Rothschilds paid off the Turks to deed over large amounts of Palesintian lands. The Palestinians had been living and working the lands for well over 4,000 years - they are the original Semites, and all 'true' Jews descend from Palestinians.
All ancient cultures - Egyptians, Greeks, Romansa, Persians referred to the large tribe of original inhabitants of the area, ie, the Philistines, etc.
The reason the Israelis became monstes, is that they learned their tricks from the Nazia - camps, ethnic cleansing, torture, robbing of property, propaganda.
If you want to know more about the land of Palestine, which has existed under various names, as part of vavriou empires for longer than 4,009 years all you need to do is look under 'Palestne' on Wikipedia.
Most Hebrew tribes were wiped out
@Hammerofthegods
What is your evidence? The Bible? Archeology couldn't bring any evidence so far about the existence or presence of Jews in Palestine. Why didn't the Roman history writers mention it in detail?
The chosen people "the Jews" come out with the same failures as the other chosen people before "the Germans".
People who think they can murder other people are mentally ill and insane. Gaza, Lebanon looks like genocide to us.
joe should join his cousin in isreal, then he could be a member of the knesset, where his isreal first heart could be appreciated
YES,ATTACK IRAN,IF YOU DO THAT AMERICA,KISS YOUR COUNTRY GOOD BUY.IN ONE DAY(24 HOUR)THE TERRORIST NATION,CALL AMERICA,IS GOING TO VANISH,BURN,WITH FIRE,NUCLEAR WEAPONS.THE CONVERTED SONS OF HELL(THE KHAZARS JEWS)THAT ADOPTED JUDAISM IN 740 BLACK SEE KINGDOM OF KHAZARIA,ARE GOING TO DESTROY AMERICA.BIBLE,REVELATION 2:9;;3:9 GOD CALL THE JEWS,LIARS,CONVERTED KHAZARS AND THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN.THE JEWS FROM ISRAHELL ARE NOT FROM THE 12 TRIBE OF ISRAEL,ISRAEL WAS MADE OF 12 TRIBE,THEY HAVE NO RIGHT TO PALESTINE,IT WAS NEVER THEIR HOMELAND.IN REVELATION 18,AMERICA IS ATTACK WITH NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND DESTROY.THE JEWS DID THE SAME THING TO GERMANY,AMERICA IS GOING TO FALL IN FEW YEARS.WHEN THE TOILET PAPER,JEWISH PRIVATE FEDERAL RESERVE COLLAPSE,STUPID AMERICANS WILL REVOLT AGAINST THE JEWS.BY 2013 THE DOLLAR IS GOING TO BE TOAST.ENJOY.
I somehow think that saner heads are going to prevail in the US. The senator has a few screws missing and should be considered just an abberration to be tolerated but not invested with any power. What the US needs now at the point of bankruptcy is not another war. It's already in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Do you really think adding Iran is a jolly good idea? If you do I can send you a list of mental institutions that are looking for new patients. Maybe you can bring Lieberman with you.
This says it all:
W3.sweetliberty.org/issues/israel/freedman.htm
israel is the aggressor.
israel is the apartheid racist state.
israel is the oppressor and the land thieving, AID stealing (read: welfare thanks to American tax payers) criminal safe-haven aboration of a state.
Deport Liarberman to israel and then put a wall around the gruesome place to keep the criminals inside.
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israel has garnered more UN sanctions and resolution than all other countries put together and they ignore them all. Wake up, who owns ALL the media?
I believe what going on,this bloodline family for exemple the bush family want to control the peoples mind,slavery,this bloodline family want to treat us like a goyem wich mean cattle on behaft on freemason,freemasonry is most important control the people mind,politician,banks,media organization,drugstore is under control.Obama is a puppet he never gonna decide this is only a plan of the illuminati is the agenda to destroy the world economy
So... I guess Mel Gibson had a valid point?
There should be a law... that anyone who advocates for war in any form should automatically be drafted into the infantry, regardless of age, rank, sex, or chosen-ness. They should also have to pay for their own training, equipment, logistical support, supplies, and bodybag.
Is Sen.Lieberman an educated and civilized man, has he no memory of past history? surely he knows that to even think of killing someone ,especially one who has no fear of death, is an absurdity "squared". I am sure that Israel does not want a MASADA IN REVERSE, SO, WHO IS PUSHING WHOM, AND FOR WHAT REASON?
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