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Chuck Hagel Thinks the United States Could Work With Iran — Find Out Why Here

Feb. 14, 2013 4:34pm Mytheos Holt

Chuck Hagel, President Obama’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense, faced a gauntlet of harsh criticism the instant his name was put down for the job. Accused of being an anti-Semite and overly chummy with Iran, Hagel did himself no favors by botching his widely panned confirmation hearing. Now, his nomination faces a filibuster from Senate Republicans, and new information has come to light showing not only that Hagel once wanted to cooperate with Iran, but why.

Specifically, a speech Hagel gave in 2007 at Rutgers University, and another speech in 2008 to the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) provide clues as to his beliefs at the time. Buzzfeed has dug up both, and we have enclosed both the video of the 2008 speech, and highlights from the text of the 2007 speech.

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And the highlights of the 2007 speech(emphasis added):

Today, the Middle East is more combustible and dangerous than any time in modern history. It is experiencing political upheaval driven by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, religious and ethnic differences, radical Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, despair and the war in Iraq.

Forces and events in the Middle East cannot be neatly categorized. The swirl of Middle East history creates layers upon layers of complexity. There is little transparency in the Middle East. That is a reality that is inescapable and cannot be assumed away. To ignore this reality is to risk being trapped by false choices….false choices such as the question, ‘which is worse – Iran with nuclear weapons or war with Iran?’

These are not our only choices in dealing with the Middle East and Iran. Diplomatic initiatives, UN mandates, regional cooperation, security frameworks, and economic incentives are part of the mix of international possibilities that must be employed to comprehensively address the challenges of the Middle East.[...]

Iran must be held accountable for its actions. These actions by Iran are one part of a complicated picture of a country with a three thousand year history, governed by a complex and opaque political structure, burdened by a stagnating economy, and located in a geostrategically unstable region.

Iran has cooperated with the United States on Afghanistan to help the Afghans establish a new government after the Taliban was ousted. Iran continues to invest heavily in the reconstruction of western Afghanistan.
On Afghanistan, the United States and Iran found common interests – defeating the Taliban and Islamic radicals, stabilizing Afghanistan, stopping the opium production and the flow of opium coming into Iran. From these common interests emerged common actions working toward a common purpose. It was in the interests of Iran to work with the U.S. in Afghanistan. It was not a matter of helping America or strengthening America’s presence in Central Asia. It was a clear-eyed and self-serving action for Iran.

Complex sets of factors drive the dynamics inside Iran as well as Iran’s actions in the Middle East. Iran is not monolithic. Iran is governed by competing centers of power. The President and the parliament – known as the Majles – are elected. But it is the Supreme Council, lead by the Supreme Leader…currently Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…who serves as the Commander in Chief and has formal authority over Iran’s armed forces and foreign policy. Ayatollah Khamenei has the power to dismiss Iran’s President. In fact, Supreme Leader Khamenei did not support President Ahmadinejad’s presidential bid. Power and influence in Iran evolve and shift…and are difficult to understand.

Two-thirds of Iran’s population is under the age of 30. Iran is undergoing a generational shift that will shape Iran’s outlook…and its opinions of the United States…for decades to come. Iran’s young people use the internet in large numbers, wear American jeans, listen to American music and are positive about America and the West. We do not want to lose this pro-American generation by turning them away from us. They are the hope of Iran. They bristle under the heavy yoke of the Ayatollahs’ strident limitations of personal freedom.[...]

We are living today at an historic transformational time in history. The great challenges of the 21st century will require U.S. leadership that is trusted and respected, not feared nor resented. America cannot project only military power. Inspirational leadership and confidence in America’s purpose, not imposed power, will be essential for world peace. If we fail, we will lose the next generation in Iran and around the world. This would result in a far more dangerous world than any we have ever known.

These excerpts themselves do not necessarily suggest a pro-Islamist worldview, merely one that treats the political struggle within Iran as more relevant than the dominant religion of Iran. However, according to the Washington Free Beacon, Hagel may have also made anti-Semitic remarks during the Q&A following this speech, raising the question of whether his sharp-eyed realism was truly as unmarred by religious/racial considerations as it appears here.

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shorelineliz
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:36am
KEATONC333
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:40pm
Amen No More War! Dropping bombs all over the middle east isn’t making them want to cooperate with us! Opening a dialogue could be incredibly beneficial! Especially if we can get Iran on our side! the rest of the middle east would soon follow!

HELLO…what don’t you understand about Islam, Iran and the Middle EAst? Dialogue? Cooperate? Cooperate with what? Jihad? Female Genital Mutilation? Rape of women? Abrogation? Taquiyya?
kill all the Jews? Kill all the Infidels? Accuse women of adultery and shoot them in the head in soccer stadiums in AFghanistan? Child brides of age nine in Yemen? Child rape? Child Molesting? Beheading? Stoning? Cutting off hands for stealing? Smooth young boy rape? what? What don’t you get about this “religion” and its practices in the Middle EAst? There is NO Dialogue that will cause them to cooperate with NOT bombing Israel off the face of the earth. They have pledged their lives, their blood, their last breath in annihilating Israel and it is written clearly in the Hamas Charter. So how much more “dialoguing” or “cooperating” do you want to do as they RELOAD? Ceasefire is NOTHING to these people. It is just a time to REARM. How ignorant are you of the situation really in the Middle EAst? Your post is embarrassing as it is asinine!

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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 16, 2013 at 11:42pm
  @ Shorlineliz
  HELLO…what don’t you understand about Islam, Iran and the Middle EAst? Dialogue? Cooperate? Cooperate with what? You are right. Military option is always to best answer as long as it involves an inferior opponent. lol! —————- Jihad? Female Genital Mutilation? Rape of women? What are you talking about. What does this have to do with the price of gas in China? ———————– Abrogation? Taquiyya? Do you even know what these mean? roflmao, outside of trying to sound like you have a clue, please educate us on how these islamic principles have to do with the current situation in Iran and Chuck Hagel. ————————–kill all the Jews? Kill all the Infidels? Accuse women of adultery and shoot them in the head in soccer stadiums in AFghanistan? Child brides of age nine in Yemen? Child rape? Child Molesting? Beheading? Stoning? Cutting off hands for stealing? etc, etc, blah blah blah…. Obviously you know nothing about Iran except what you hear on Fox News and are clearly not too bright as you are assuming that Iran and all other ME nations are the same thing. Stop burning your books and read one Liz… God bless you!
  
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media-bias-steals-elections
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:17am
Oh give me a break, you could have toppled Iran 10 years ago, you don’t have the political will power to do it, because you can’t make up your minds what a threat is, and what is not?

Domestic enemies of the US Constitution, send money to Islamic nations, supporting an establishment of religion, violating the 1st amendment rights of US Citizens? Americans don’t want an alliance with the religion of Islam, that’s not who they are?

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marybethelizabeth
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:20pm
We spent a lot of money in Iran. It wasn’t just the coup and having the Shah as a puppet. The Westernization of the country was expensive.
Even today Iran is more like us than any Middle Eastern country.

They are also situated geographically to be the dominant power in that area of the world.

We never should have enlisted Iraq to fight a proxy war of retaliation for us.

But the past is the past.

If for no other reason we should not walk away from our investment. We could be selling them nuclear reactors instead of the Russians., maybe one day.

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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:25am
  @MaryElizabeth:
  
  “Even today Iran is more like us than any other Middle Eastern Country.”
  
  Are you sure? Do you want to walk that one back? Does Election 2009 ring a bell when hundreds were murdered in the street, Nila Soltan and thousands jailed? Really? JUST like us? Really? I am sure you probably want to walk that one back. HUh?
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:44pm
  the people of iran are in fact more moderate than any other middle east country (except israel). They only have a fundamental islamic regime in power because the west intervened in their affairs and installed dictators. The current islamic regime does not represent the people of iran, as demonstrated by the massive protests and subsequent killings by the government. The islamic regime is strengthened by the threat of another US intervention
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:46pm
  @shorelineliz
  Thats like saying all americans are communist because we have Obama as president. You know that is not the case
  
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- Ghandi was a Republican
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:52pm
  Ignorant soul. Most Iranians will tell you life was very good under the Shah. They blame us for allowing him to be toppled by radicals. We always get the blame. obama has given them all the ammo they need for decades, starting with his apology tour to create this illusion that WE indeed were always to blame.
  It is not so. Without us the M.E. would have been wiped if Islam many times over. WE are the only reason Islam is even alive today. They would have been speaking German or Russian 60 years ago, IN FACT.
  And “the past is the past?” The past is the FUTURE. It’s how we got here. Unless we act to destroy Islamic radicals FIRST and eradicate it, we will default to a future obama is actively participating to create. Obama is EVIL. EVIL. Charlatans, cheats, flame throwers usually are.
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 16, 2013 at 11:48pm
  @ Shorelineliz
  
  I think you completely missed the point on this again. Also, it was Neda not Nela and she was not jailed but killed.
  
  Cheers,
  
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Free2speakRN
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:18pm
When a religious fanatic Radical who believes deep in his heart that to kill you is not only ‘right’, good, and the thing to do, and he will be rewarded heavily in heaven by a God of his twist belief… And if he doesn’t do so, he may go to hell, YOU CAN’T WORK WITH HIM !!! GET IT ! To think otherwise, is naïve or stupid.

Imagine if they ever wanted to put a person, who believes he can work with these leaders, in a powerful position in America to do so. Oh yeah, that’s what this is about. Hagel.

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- zapparules
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 12:41am
  So please tell me if you believe America’s finest… when they go to battle… do not believe they are… just/right, good and doing what needs to be done – AND…probably believing they will be rewarded in heaven with God?
  
  So how are those beliefs different than those you seemed to take offense with when held by a “religious, fanatical, radical”?
  
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- Ghandi was a Republican
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:56pm
  Whooo-ee. Zap– Moron of the Month award. If an religious fanatic and enemy by words and deeds attacks and vows to wipe you off the face of the Earth, Beating their asses makes you a ‘religious fanatic” too? Dang.. World class man..
  
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- CathyvanDyke
  Posted on February 16, 2013 at 2:34pm
  Biden’s Ties to Pro-Iran Groups Questioned
  Tuesday, 26 Aug 2008 04:14 PM
  http://www.newsmax.com/KenTimmerman/biden-iran/2010/02/02/id/348731
  
  Report: Hagel Said State Department Controlled by Israel
  February 14, 2013 11:42 am
  http://freebeacon.com/report-hagel-said-state-department-controlled-by-israel/
  
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- CathyvanDyke
  Posted on February 16, 2013 at 3:12pm
  REMINDER
  
  Ahmadinejad Calls U.S. ‘Satanic,’ Israel ‘About to Die’
  Monday, June 02, 2008
  
  Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted that Muslims would uproot “satanic powers” and reaffirmed his prediction that the Jewish state will soon be wiped off the map, the Agence France-Presse news agency reported Monday.
  
  “I must announce that the Zionist regime (Israel), with a 60-year record of genocide, plunder, invasion and betrayal is about to die and will soon be erased from the geographical scene,” Ahmadinejad said.
  
  “Today, the time for the fall of the satanic power of the United States has come and the countdown to the annihilation of the emperor of power and wealth has started,” the hard-line president said.
  
  The White House immediately DISMISSED Ahmadinejad’s latest attack on Israel and accused him of “total disregard” for the Iranian people’s needs and beliefs.
  
  http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,361705,00.html
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 16, 2013 at 11:52pm
  Wow dude, you are way off. The powers that be in Iran are not irrational. In contrast they are very calculation and rational and are masters at playing the political game to Iran’s national interest. Unfortunately your myopic view is formed by the western so called media and I really can’t fault you for that. Chuck Hagel is absolutely right. Department of the state, Congress, financial sector and media are all controlled by Jewish folks who care for Israel first not America.
  
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American-first
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 8:46pm
I anyone didn’t think this guy was a problem before. Looks as if the government is getting closer to starting civel unrest.

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blackfeather
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:14pm
he means “get in bed with the enemy”.

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Keatonc333
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:46pm
WOW! how amazingly refreshing! Its about time we try these tactics in the middle east! believe it or not dropping bombs all over the region isn’t making the middle east like us or want to work with us! Its making it easier to recruit terrorists. I would love to see us open up a persistent and stable dialogue with Iran.. perhaps help them out a bit and soon they could become an ally! How amazing would that be in helping to calm the middle east! We would then have 3 of the biggest powers in the middle east on our side. Saudi Arabia, Israel and Iran! The rest will soon follow! Hopefully leading to an end to islamic extremism! and the best part! I could be defeated through change of though and by example! and not by another war!

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- tzion
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:04pm
  @Keaton
  Out of curiosity, how would bombing a nuclear facility far from any populated area make people hate us enough to become terrorists? Besides, your assuming they perceive the world much the way you do. Most terrorists see offers for dialogue as a sign of weakness and fear and are encouraged to strike harder. Moreover, terrorists are not above inventing reasons to hate America particularly due to the fact that without someone to attack and hate they lose all their power, influence, and funding.
  
  However the biggest problem with both you and Hagel is that you refuse to acknowledge Iran as a state sponsor of terror. To say that we should not consider using force would be like saying we shouldn’t have taken out the Taliban or killed Bin Laden. Iran and Syria are now the biggest terrorist states in the region and Egypt seems poised to join them. How does that sound for an alliance?
  
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- No_More_War_Please
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:21pm
  TZION,
  
  Before you go on listen to yourself talk.
  “how would bombing a nuclear facility far from any populated area make people hate us enough to become terrorists?”
  
  Can you imagine what we would be saying if the Chinese were uttering thos same words? If Mexico had the audacity to bomb any part of America (populated or not) do you not think that would enrage the majority of Americans, and deservedly so?
  
  The fact of the matter is that bombing a sovereign nation is an act of war. Plain and simple. And as can be illustrated from what occured in 1979, the Iranians hold onto grudges for a VERY long time.
  
  This is the very same mentallity that is to blame for the contintued existence of terrorist orginizations like Al-Qaeda. Yes, our drone policy is killing them off, but for every terrorist we kill 10 more join their ranks. Our bombing of civilians over seas is setting us up for an endless conflict with these people.
  
  Additionally, committing an act of war is not allowed under our Constitution without a declaration from Congress so you must also take that into consideration.
  
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- tzion
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:34pm
  Yes it is an act of war. But that would drive people to join the military not the terrorists like Keaton was saying. Besides, in the case of Iran, the war has already started even if you haven’t realized it. Iran has actively engaged in the funding, arming, and harboring of terrorists. These terrorists have declared war on the US and Israel and therefore we are at war with them and, by extension, Iran. Hezbollah declaring war on the US is like the CIA declaring war on Iran: they only act at the puppet-master’s behest.
  
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- zapparules
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 12:52am
  So let me ask you TZION…
  If even at the ‘lowest’ point of any conflict… If dialog could possibly save lives / reduce death and violence…
  Should it not be tried?
  
  Do you know this and every enemy so well that you are willing to simply dismiss EVERY and ALL attempts at dialogue?
  And beyond that… Do you believe such conflicts can ultimately be resolved simply by (trying to) eliminate the enemy? (And you specifically know who that enemy is – right?)
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 16, 2013 at 11:58pm
  @Tzion,
  
  Tell me my Zionist friend, how does defending your home make you a terrorist. Hamas, Hezbollah, etc. exist because Israel illegally occupied their land and has been expanding ever since. To you they may be terrorist but to many others they are viewed as freedom fighters. P.s. what do you expect them to do. Just keep taking it in the behind and do a tap dance for ya?
  
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Hammerdown
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:34pm
Ask Hagel if he knows about the 12th Imam.

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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:01am
  why dont you educate us commoners then genius?
  
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cva
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:27pm
If hagel likes Iran so much, why doesn’t he just move there, and take Brennan with him? Brennan’s vote needs to be blocked in the senate as well as Hagel’s.

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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:26am
  Sounds like a great plan. Can I help them pack? Please. Please.
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:02am
  Hagel is a Patriot and one of the few politicians who is not bought out by AIPAC. So sorry to inform you of that.
  
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cva
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:23pm
If Hagel likes them so much, why doesn’t he just go live there, and take Brennan with him. Brennan is the next nominee to be stopped in the senate! The Tea Party an others are sending petitions via e-mail, to block Hagel. Hope they do the same for Brennan. He needs to be stopped as well.

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MeteoricLimbo
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:23pm
yeah buddy, you go to work with fine folks who want your head…..wtf Chuck

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Gonzo
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:45pm
Sure we could, as long as we convert to Islam and swear to drive the Jews into the sea. Not too much to ask, is it Chucky Cheese?

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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:05am
  please tell me you didn’t go to UGA after making that comment. Yikes!
  
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No_More_War_Please
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:40pm
Bravo Mr. Hagel! Bravo! Finally, SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN!!! Good to see we’re going to have a defense secretary that doesn’t get his opinions on foreign policy from the 3×5 card of established opinoin that runs from Hillary Clinton to Mitt Romney. With Chuck Hagel I’m hopeful that we can avoid a war with Iran.

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- Lefty49
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:57pm
  Of course we will avoid a conflict with Iran because we will side with them instead of the democratic Israel. You have to be an idiot to even put this comment on this site. You must have been a whipping boy growing up and you feel everyone deserves a trophy. This is why we are in the state we are in because of people like you.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:57pm
  You would have loved Neville Chamberlain…until the Luftwaffe dropped a 1,000 pounder down your chimney.
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:40pm
  Amen No More War! Dropping bombs all over the middle east isn’t making them want to cooperate with us! Opening a dialogue could be incredibly beneficial! Especially if we can get Iran on our side! the rest of the middle east would soon follow!
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:48pm
  Lefty49..”Of course we will avoid a conflict with Iran because we will side with them instead of the democratic Israel.” Ya that would never happen.. I am amazed that you have allowed yourself to be so deprived of whats going on in the world around you.
  
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- No_More_War_Please
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:02pm
  Lefty49,
  
  “Of course we will avoid a conflict with Iran because we will side with them instead of the democratic Israel.”
  
  Are you serious? I really hope for your sake that that wasn’t a serious statement. Based on what??
  We’ve been crippling Iran’s economy with sanctions. How have we been on their side? Please genius, expalin this to me. I would love to learn more about your twisted logic.
  
  Are you saying that because we’ve haven’t bombed them at this point we’re siding with them? Give me a break.
  
  If you love Israel more than you do America, then go sell your house and possessions and move there. Stop putting American lives, wealth, and recources above your wild, irrational fears.
  
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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:30am
  Seriously? Really? you think with Chuck Hagel we are going to AVOID a war with IRAN? Smoke much weed? Are you on crack or what? Tell us what you know about “abrogation” and “taquiiya? In the Iran of Ahmadinejad “jihad” is the only recourse for US infidels and “killing every Jew under a tree” and “kill all the infidels” and how do you define “dimmi” and what do you know about “Pact of Omar” and how about “cut your head off if you don’t submit” and “mutilate female genitals of infidels” and “are you freaking ignorant or what?” Your comment was so full of ignorance it blathers me! There are times when war is JUST and Necessary but you are probably too much of a dam coward to ever understand that or suit up.
  
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- No_More_War_Please
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 6:05pm
  SHORELINELIZ,
  
  I feel sorry for you. You have been successfully brain-washed by the propaganda pushed by the pro-war establishment media (and GB is as guilty as anyone). There is probably little that I can do to turn your opinion, however, bare in mind a few things.
  
  Since the Iraq war began over 110,000 Iraqis have been killed. Not all of these were bad people. I know this may be hard for you to stomach, but many of them were just responding as we would if a foreign invader were occupying our lands. These are people. Many are them are good citizens who wish nothing for war.
  We have destroyed their lands and waterways in this war as well as desert storm by littering them with depleted uranium. These are the real costs of war. But you and many others don’t stop to consider the consequences. You treat war like a video game that you can enjoy from the safety and comfortability of your own home.
  
  This has to end. I hate to be the first person to break this to you, but our government has been interfering in Iran’s business since the 50′s. These people have every right to be angry with us, but surprisingly they aren’t. Believe it or not there is a very strong pro-America sentiment in Iran. If we preemptively strike them without provocation we will only be giving them and all those around them more reasons to hate us. I implore you. Please consider the consequences.
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:08am
  @Lefty49
  
  Of course we will avoid a conflict with Iran because we will side with them instead of the “democratic Israel” <————- lol. that was a good one. Democratic Israel. I needed a good laugh.
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:34am
  @ Shorlineliz——I truly feel sorry for you and all Neocon teabaggers who are so ignorant that it is scary. Below, if you wish to read I have properly debunked all your genius arguments.
  ” you think with Hagel we are going to AVOID a war with IRAN? Smoke much weed? Are you on crack or what? what you know about “abrogation” and “taquiiya?” Again what does this have to do with Iran?
  “In the Iran of Ahmadinejad “jihad” is the only recourse for US infidels and “killing every Jew under a tree” and “kill all the infidels” and” Oh really, says who? You? FYI Jihad is synonymous with “Sacred Defense” and is defensive in nature. Also, FYI Iran has the largest Jewish population in the ME (outside of Israel).
  how do you define “dimmi” ? Its actually a real cool Italian saying. Now if you meant Dhimmi then it was a lot better treatment than what the Muslims got in the 7th century at the hand of crusaders. Then again, what the heck does this have to do with the topic. Are you bipolar?
  “Pact of Omar” , “cut your head off if you don’t submit” ,“mutilate female genitals of infidels”, blah blah blah.. wtf Liz? stop blabbering and try to make some sense. What does Iran have to do with this?
  ” Your comment was so full of ignorance it blathers me!” Now that’s rich…
  “There are times when war is JUST & Necessary” ohoh! true colors showing. lol!
  “you are probably too much of a dam coward to ever understand that or suit
  
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AUsername
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:28pm
Chuck Hagel a statesmen deal lord neo cons its so awful to talk to people instead of killing them.

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- No_More_War_Please
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:46pm
  Neocons hate Hagel because he recognizes that the power structure withing Iran is very complex, and not all of it is vested in one person. They hate him because he realizes that up until we started sanctioning them, the public opinoin in Iran was actually VERY pro-American. They hate him because he sees a country that actually has a thriving economy with sophisticated people rather than just a bunch of desert-dwelling nomads from the stonage.
  
  But most of all I think they hate him because he would dare beg the question of whehter it’s really worth it to go to war with Iran rather than allow them to obtain nuclear weapons. This opinion is nowhere near the 3×5 card of approved establishment opinion! How dare he even allow himself to think these thoughts!
  
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- DLV
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:03pm
  no more- Even if Iran itself is pro-American the leaders aren’t. And that’s all that matters. The leaders are bent on Israel’s destruction and our destruction. To think they will stop building nukes because Hagel asked them nicely is foolish to put it kindly. Until the people rise up and overthrow their Muslim theocracy, Iran will continue to be a threat.
  
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- No_More_War_Please
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 7:09pm
  DLV,
  Yes, there are some facist elements to Iran’s government, but those are only represented by a handful of people. The majority of Iranians realize that they fought a very costly war with Iraq during the 80′s and lost hundreds of thousands of lives. There are not many within Iran’s government that wish to see that senario repeated. Yes, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has verbally threatened Israel, but he is just one man out of many. He hardly has the final say regarding any decision of military importance.
  
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- DLV
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 8:29pm
  No more- A) I’d really like to see Iran overthrow its stupid leaders. It was close last election cycle but alas A-jad cheated and won. And until the Iranians decide to take their future, I’ll remain skeptical.
  
  B) it’s not just A-jad their supreme leader who has the ultimate say is also a complete nutjob.
  
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- tzion
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 9:39pm
  no more
  Iran hasn’t just threatened Israel, they have sponsored attacks against Israel and Israelis. That alone is justification for Israel to attack Iran even if nukes weren’t an issue. And those terrorists Iran sponsors have also declared their intent to attack the US. Are you saying we should ignore what is clearly an act of war?
  
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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:45am
  @Zion
  “Iran hasn’t just threatened Israel, they have sponsored attacks against Israel and Israelis. That alone is justification for Israel to attack Iran even if nukes weren’t an issue” and what do you call murdering their civilian population/scientist, etc. It works both ways my friend.
  
  “And those terrorists Iran sponsors have also declared their intent to attack the US. Are you saying we should ignore what is clearly an act of war?” Iran will ultimately be close allies with US again and you Zionists just cannot stand it. Because you know then that the party will be over. You are like a bunch of spoiled children with your hand out and I gotta work 60 hours a week to pay for your warmongering adventures in the ME. Iran has never threatened US except to protect itself and maintain its autonomy. If US would stop supporting the illegal state of Israel we shall achieve peace in that region. P.S. Iran having nukes is not the greatest threat to world peace. Its Israel having hundreds of them
  
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shorelineliz
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:20pm
Blah, blah, blah, I’m Chuck Hagel, blah, blah, I have a microphone, blah, blah, and a wedgie, blah, blah, blah and a stick up my bum, blah, blah, blah, I love goats, blah, blah, blah, and vodka chased by beer and tequila, blah, blah, blah, I was actually rip roaring plastered in this photo up above, blah, blah, blah, I am getting gazillions to say this by George Soros, blah, blah, blah, I can’t go against Obama and the Democrats or I will be broke as a joke, blah, blah, blah, doing this so my retirement is secured in a French villa, blah, blah, blah, oh wait, shat, 75% taxes, must go to Russia like Depardieu, blah, blah, blah, I have halitosis, blah, blah, blah, and dandruff, blah, blah, blah, promised 75 virgins by Iranian Imam, blah, blah, blah, and 76 prostitutes from Ahmadinejad, blah, blah, blah, all the camel meat I can stomach, blah, blah, blah, I love lying it makes me feel good, blah, blah, blah, pull the wool over the stupid American people too stupid I am smarter, blah, blah, blah,…..ad nauseum…..

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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:29pm
  can you say “mmmmoooooonnnnnnoooooolllllllleeeeethththththteeeeccccc TOOL!” I can!
  
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Witness1974
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:18pm
Just when you think government could not be more incompetent, they get innovative.

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Mudd
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:16pm
I didn’t read the article, I don’t need to know why this idiot thinks we could work with Iran. All I know is that he’s wrong, which means he’s perfect for the job.

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- onlyhuman
  Posted on March 17, 2013 at 12:38am
  You sound like a true *********. Congrats.
  
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Cavallo
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:09pm
He wants to work with Iran to find a way to kill as many Jews as possible.

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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 15, 2013 at 3:57am
  Bingo! Cause that is Iran’s STATED Goal and tell me everyone else on this website posting such bull spit like “cooperate” and “dialogue”. Did you all just get a frontal lobotomy or what? Forget to plug in your brains today or what? Cavallo you have it straight on! Israel is the intended target of annihilation. It is stated publicly. I can’t believe all the Jew BASHERS on this posting! Anti Semites all of you and dam cowards as well!
  
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jman-6
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:59pm
The Iranians sure did help us out in Afghanistan, giving the Taliban advanced IED’s the only thing that got out was our dead or wounded soldiers. Hagel’s a traitor and should be treated as such along with the others in the O gang!

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:52pm
Once again Hagel demonstrates why he is no good for Secretary of Defense.

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- Verceofreason
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:10pm
  Babycakes
  we HAVE to work with Iran
  we CAN’T AFFORD ANOTHER WAR
  You deficit hypocrites.
  
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- spirited
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:11pm
  Cakesof diahreason
  
  >What?
  
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- Keatonc333
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:49pm
  why? what would be bad about working with Iran?
  
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MCON29
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:51pm
If you don’t take their extreme religious views into consideration when framing your argument or solution, then your argument and solution are worthless.

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garbagecanlogic
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:50pm
We got rid of hagel in Nebraska. Don’t need him in barry’s administration either.

Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8

The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.

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shorelineliz
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:49pm
Hagel is like an undercooked Bagel. Doughy. Colorless. Constipating. He should pull his own you know what out of his own you know what. And stop drinking the Obama Kool-Aid spiked with Uncle Joe’s vodka!

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- shorelineliz
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:21pm
  Half asleep, wasted on alcohol, can’t even stand up straight, high on his own power. Typical *******.
  
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SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:43pm
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CHUCK HAGEL THINKS THE UNITED STATES COULD WORK WITH IRAN……

“All we have to do is Bend Over, Grab Our Cheeks & Spread Our Legs you know it’s called The Obama Positution”……

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- Verceofreason
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 5:12pm
  You’re absolutely right!
  America is crumbling and BROKE!
  Another 10 years of TRILLION DOLLAR wars is just what the doctor ordered!
  DO you rubes do ANY thinking?
  
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- RabbiDRJerkins
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:00pm
  @verceof reason.
  Shalom,
  Yes; America is crumbling and broke.
  Please explain how teaming up with those who are dedicated to our anihilation will help in this matter.
  
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Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:43pm
Here’s a good one for you. even though this isn’t kerry.
“Ketchup boy” Kerry married into the heinz fortune. In the 80s Heinz tried to have ketchup labeled as a vegetable for purpose of school lunch programs.
Democrats then tried to pin it on Reagan trying to starve black babies of nutrients.
BAN ALL THINGS HEINZ! BAN HEINZ.
Today ‘berkshire (warren buffet)’ is giving ketchup boys company HEINZ 235 Million in a buyout? BOYCOTT HEINZ.
BUY NOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH KETCHUP BOY AND OBAMA!
IT STINKS — IT IS POISON!

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- tzion
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 4:51pm
  Heinz Ketchup gives me gas. I’m being serious here.
  
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- spirited
  Posted on February 14, 2013 at 6:13pm
  Here here
  
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