Quote:Negotiating with an enemy works fine when done from a position of strength. We're surrendering that position without a fight for zero tangible gain.


And yes, I disagree with them that America should die and I believe that disagreement is worth fighting over.

I've heard this position of strength argument before...


I doubt anyone here can really make this argument unless you were sitting in on the talks...


Considering 5 other world powers were in on the deal... I think the position our side was negotiating from had the upper hand.


As for the hard liners and their chants, they are in the controlling minority. Did you not see the Iranians that were celebrating and chanting death to no one? That's the silent majority of that country. They are growing and are the future.


The Bush doctrine failed. It's time for diplomacy.

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