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While the Bush administration has insisted it has no intention of starting a war with Iran, a former United States Secretary of State claims President George W Bush never had any interest in negotiating with the Persian Gulf country.

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not2needy
Feb. 12, 2007, 5:47 p.m.
Colin Powell is an honorable man, unlike the president who didn't get elected. Powell said:
My position in the remaining year and half (of my term) was that we ought to find ways to restart talks with Iran... But there was a reluctance on the part of the president to do that," Powell said.
I believe that, Bush has never wanted to make peace, there's no money in peace, lots of money for him and Cheney in war though!
Bush, the bottom feeding parasite!
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brettodactyl
Feb. 12, 2007, 5:54 p.m.
I'm confused as well. I sure seem to remember him winning a certain election in 2000 and again in 2004. If he wasn't elected, how'd he get in office?
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miklkit
Feb. 13, 2007, 2:16 p.m.
http://nightweed.com/angrygirl.html
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10432334/wa
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/hackingdemocracy/
These sites are a small percentage of the information out there.
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bubba2
Feb. 12, 2007, 5:55 p.m.
2000 election - decided by the Supreme Court. You know, the debacle of Florida and the "hanging chads" ...
2004 election - he was elected, but the amazing amount of voter fraud and vote rigging in Ohio in 2004 was what got him the magic number of electoral votes. Litigation is in progress on this one, too late to do anything about the election itself but NOT too late to prosecute and punish the perpetrators of the Ohio fraud. That especially includes Ken Blackwell, the mastermind of it all.
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Spadecaller
Feb. 12, 2007, 5:57 p.m.
After Cheney selected Bush to run for the Presidencey and after he was appointed President, Bush has been a dutiful puppet of the Cheney Administration. George was certainly not chosen for his communication skills or his ability to negotiate. He was chosen to carry out the militaristic corporate strategies as they were conveyed to him through Dick Cheney. The general media in this country ignores these facts because of who owns them. (GE etc.)
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jovial
Feb. 12, 2007, 6:20 p.m.
In a lot of Americans minds Bush wasn't supposed to have gotten elected. It is true that he was elected. Both times he was elected there was enormous controversy on whether he really won.
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agentX
Feb. 12, 2007, 10:29 p.m.
The episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I'm watching right now has more bearing in reality than the Bush Admin's not negotiating with Iran. If they are supplying Shiite militia with weapons like we say they are, then now is the time to negotiate.
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ChefEOD
Feb. 12, 2007, 11:22 p.m.
Negotiate? Ya, sure. They are rapidly developing the technology to build their bombs and laughing at you gullible drones that come to their defense and question where is the "proof". Just what "proof" would satisfy you folks anyways? Probably nothing short of setting one off and announcing they did it, if even then.
"Iran will be able to develop enough weapons-grade material for a nuclear bomb and there is little that can be done to prevent it, an internal European Union document has concluded."
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/provider
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Tango57
Feb. 12, 2007, 11:26 p.m.
I just watched a Bill Richardson clip tonight where he announced negotiations with N. Korea is working. He mentioned the same needs to happen in the middle east. The problem with that which we all know is this; George is unable to engage in a coherent conversation, much less negotiate with the middle east. I don't know of one person in his administration who is capable of such dialogue. Unless the democrats are willing to start the negotiations, I can assume war with Iran is emminant. It's just a matter of when.
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Nixon7
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:17 a.m.
The President is a crackhead criminal who stole billions and murdered millions.
His neocon enablers are hardly much better.
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neuroticus
Feb. 13, 2007, 11:19 a.m.
Powell is regaining some of the respect I lost for him. Although, I still believe he should be tried for crimes against humanity.
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zplan
Feb. 13, 2007, 11:48 a.m.
The guy (bush) is not willing to discuss anything.
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oldgringo
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Kserkhar...I used to get angry with your constant posting of this "ugly American" crap until I read that you are from India, perhaps the nastiest most corrupt country on earth. Your country promotes child slavery, has a horrlble caste system that ensures perpetual poverty for millions and an aids epidemic second only to the continent of Africa. India's corruption problem is horrendous, from the politcal arena to the private sector, where the wealthy can purchase degrees, government and private job positions and even kill the poor without fear of retribution from the authorities. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is, you, my friend, live in a very large glass house. No wonder you're so angry.
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random1734
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:11 p.m.
Bush sees talking to someone, without forcing them to acced to your wishes before the talks, as tantamount to giving them anything they want while we get screwed.
This is not a good way to look at diplomacy. Diplomacy is talking to achive your goals rather than spending lives to achive them. Bush has not figured out that talking doesn't commit us to anything until treaties are signed. It opens the door so that people can talk about the things the don't like that the other one is doing and find ways to resove conflicts without resulting to bloodshed.
I think it is way past time for a little more talking and a lot less bloodshed!
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walden3
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:40 p.m.
who cares what powell has to say now. he went before the UN and the world and threw so much BS that his eyes are brown. he was the one man who may have been able to head iraqmire off at the pass and instead he chose to be the loyal foot soldier. the dead and injured lay at powell's feet the same as they lay at cheney, bush, rumsfeld, rice and others' feet.
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fars
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:41 p.m.
Iran has the right to protect its interests in the region.
FACTS:
-Iran was subject to exploitation of its natural recourses by US.
-Iran was subject to 1953 coupe orchestrated by CIA to overthrow the democratically elected prime minister of Iran because he tried to nationalize the oil industry.
-US backed the shah of Iran and supported his slaying of innocent people.
-US backed Saddam Hussein to go to war with Iran.
-US sold WMD to Saddam that was used in Iran.
-US is trying to dominate the Middle East, Iran's part of the world.
I think Iran has enough reasons to be on bad terms with US and try to develop whatever it takes to protect itself. Peaceful talks could help the situation not another war.
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fars
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:42 p.m.
Bush talking:
No Money in peace.
Lots of Money in war contracts!
Let's start a war
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Albmore
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:45 p.m.
As a former veteran,let me remind everyone, Powell was the man who planned and won the first Gulf war for our nation. He had also warned Bush that the a new war moving into Bagdad would open pandoras Box. Although Powell was the spokes man who presented the case to the world, we should remember that he was also under the authority of the commander in Chief. Powell is a very intellegent man. I was proud to serve under him and believe he would make an outstanding president if he ever was to run.
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disraeli
Feb. 13, 2007, 1:54 p.m.
I assume that Powell's comments relay the administration and Bush's position of several years ago. I hope (and it maybe a forlorn hope) that the unmitigated disaster that no negotiations position has wrought in Iraq will lead them to talk this time instead of invade.
I have a hard time believing that Bush is that stupid, that simple or that blind to not see that war as the first option in resolving international disputes is foolhardy in the extreme. I hope he does not make a believer out of me.
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Amazing1
Feb. 13, 2007, 2:05 p.m.
If Bush wants to start a war, let him go face off with Achmindinejad (I know that's not the correct spelling). At the end of the day, the guy that wins their little go-round of fisticuffs is declared winner and we all go home.
Or, they could sit down and talk. Like real people. Put everything out on the table with an eye to finding things they can agree about and then working from there.
Iran has offered to help. Flat turn down from Chimpee. Just like after Katrina hit, Cuba offered medical teams to help. Another flat turn down. How arrogant!
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Albmore
Feb. 13, 2007, 2:23 p.m.
Schartzkopf was the general in Iraq the major plans came from Powell who was incharge of the military at that time. I had met schwarzkopf in Saudi Arabia. It was also Powell who stopped the serge back then that we would not have the problems we have now. This is something Schwartykopf disagreed with and that is why he was quickly out of the pictur at the end of the war.
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jordan11
Feb. 13, 2007, 2:37 p.m.
I think it's clear that bush won't talk to Iran. Figured that out all by myself, and don't need Powell to tell me that. Congress needs to meet with Iran, if bush won't.
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maidofthemist
Feb. 13, 2007, 2:43 p.m.
bush has always been a blood thirsty madman that's why he's not interesting in, what surprises me is the way he's been able to convince so many people to even die to satisfy his low instincts
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Paulalois15
Feb. 13, 2007, 4:02 p.m.
It goes to show the immaturity of the Current President as well as the staff he has surrounding him.
There is always room for discussion.
Bush is no diplomat, he never has been. He might do well on the comedy circuit as it seems this is his inclination, and only plays at being serious. He does not possess the intellect, the will nor does he have the aptitude for international relations. In other words, what defines a statesman, GW Bush is not.
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Albmore
Feb. 14, 2007, 11:50 a.m.
Yes and that is also the reason that he left. I would love to see him and Giliani on a ticket together.I know its oposing parties but two good leaders.