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Latest 'saber rattling' comes from Israel, not Iran

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Just before the nation's attention turned to Hurricane Isaac and the havoc it's creating with gasoline prices, there was news out of the Middle East that also contributed to rising gas prices and higher crude oil prices. And while many of us might dismiss it as yet another round of saber rattling, it warrants our attention because of its source.

This time it's not Iranian President Ahmajinedad declaring his often-stated desire to eliminate Israel; it's Israeli military reporter Alon Ben David for Israel's Channel 10 News, who, "speaking from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's point of view" says Israel's "time for action is getting ever closer."

It was a remarkably candid statement from the news media, and, one...

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Submitted Aug 27, 2012 By: PD

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bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,296,720 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 8:45:21 AM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse ok
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 8:29:56 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it's another reason why we need to think outside the energy box. If the Middle East explodes (and it will, just a matter of time), it'll be another 1970s energy crisis in the US.
markiesm Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:79 Points:408,620 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2012 12:43:02 AM Ignore markiesm Report Abuse Middle East sucks, we really need to conserve. They have no other products to offer the world except poor phone customer service!
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Mowerman08 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,755 Points:1,216,270 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:23:47 PM Ignore Mowerman08 Report Abuse This is a prelude to walk quietly and carry a big stick.
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FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,239 Points:1,684,225 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:21:13 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse Don't mess with Israel!
peapaw Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,035 Points:687,795 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:20:17 PM Ignore peapaw Report Abuse In the past Israel has not 'rattled sabers' they have simply acted in their own best interest and survival, that's the only way they have survived since 1949 amongst countries that desire to annihilate them.
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KathySipsGas All-Star Author Columbus Posts:859 Points:231,395 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:18:56 PM Ignore KathySipsGas Report Abuse Maybe we'll have another 1967 where litle Israel beats the crap out of the big bullies once again! Classic! This time, Iran and co have Obama on their side, but right will win again!!
tz2001 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:268 Points:318,805 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:16:30 PM Ignore tz2001 Report Abuse When Israel stops making public statements, that will be the time. Most likely after the U.S. elections. It is believed that Israel already has several dozen nukes. If they wait until Iran launches a nuclear attack they will have no other option than to retaliate with nukes. It would be better to take out the Iranian nuclear capability using conventional weapons before Iran builds a bomb.
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SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,703 Points:758,305 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:11:51 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse Stating a fact, should not be considered saber rattling.
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danol43 Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,697 Points:587,430 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 2:08:39 PM Ignore danol43 Report Abuse Israel is surrounded by enemies who have vowed to destroy them. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities against that vow. Israel would be a fool not to take some action.
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BurtB Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,151 Points:1,365,115 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 1:53:43 PM Ignore BurtB Report Abuse you are right 99church. Saber rattling is a threat, usually meant to produce feelings, not actions. Israel is too small to be able to afford "feel good" measures. Israel does not have much of a choice. Face economic sanction coordinated from the UN, or Nuke destruction from Iran.
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discgolfur Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:122 Points:21,140 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2012 1:34:06 PM Ignore discgolfur Report Abuse How about we don't have their back, and pull all our military from the region... but wish Israel good luck, of course
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