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Azred · 11-15-2004, 08:57 PM

Most assuredly this is a victory for the Iranians and the Chinese, because they are the only ones who truly win in this situation. The Iranians get 1) the power of China to back them during international talks, 2) the freedom to continue enrichment programs in secret, 3) possible technological assistance or hints from China, and 4) "one-upping" the West. China gets 1) oil for energy, 2) "one-upping" the West, and 3) a chance to test the international waters for resistance to what China wants (with an eye on Taiwan in the future).

I would like a show of hands of those who think the Iranians will completely abandon their enrichment programs. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] I don't see too many hands.

Don't get me wrong--I am glad that someone is trying to curb Iran's uranium enrichment dreams diplomatically. I just don't think that these talks will accomplish much.

11-15-2004, 08:57 PM	#8
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	Most assuredly this is a victory for the Iranians and the Chinese, because they are the only ones who truly win in this situation. The Iranians get 1) the power of China to back them during international talks, 2) the freedom to continue enrichment programs in secret, 3) possible technological assistance or hints from China, and 4) "one-upping" the West. China gets 1) oil for energy, 2) "one-upping" the West, and 3) a chance to test the international waters for resistance to what China wants (with an eye on Taiwan in the future). I would like a show of hands of those who think the Iranians will completely abandon their enrichment programs. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] I don't see too many hands. Don't get me wrong--I am glad that someone is trying to curb Iran's uranium enrichment dreams diplomatically. I just don't think that these talks will accomplish much. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.