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Cindy Sheehan: You Wanna Know What's What In The Middle East? – OpEd

This is a transcript of an interview I did with journalist, Robert Fisk, in 2010. Thanks to Robert Fisk, and Dede Miller for this transcription.

CS: Robert Fisk, welcome to Cindy Sheehan’s Soapbox. My first question is, what is the likelihood or what do you think is the likelihood that the US or Israel will strike Iran’s nuclear facilities soon?

RF: My crystal ball was broken quite a long while ago. It’s a fact that quite soon after Obama became President he sent some pretty important Generals to Tel Aviv. That’s where the Israeli Ministry of Defense is; it’s not in Jerusalem. To tell them don’t attack Iran; you’re on your own if you want to do it. But of course they won’t be on their own. If the Israelis’ attack Iran the Iranians have said very specifically and militarily it makes complete sense from their point of view, that they would attack US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq and in the Gulf. And the reality is the Americans are still fighting in Iraq. I mean they have 50,000 non-combat troops who have already been in combat 5 times. They can’t take on a third war. They can hardly handle two. So it’s not in America’s interest to have a war with Iran but it may be in Israel’s interest and they would bring Americans in again and so on.

The real issue is, do we really, really think they will develop a nuclear missile or nuclear arms and if they do, does it matter? I mean, you know, if you live in the Middle East, as I do, it’s quite clear if you have a nuclear weapon you’re not going to get invaded. We’re not going to bomb North Korea for example or Pakistan who’s got a bomb. So its quite logical for any Muslim power for example, if you want to prevent invasion or domination or attack by the west is to get hold of a nuclear bomb. Just one.

And anyway, its not crackpots like Ahmadenijad “the President of Iran” who control nuclear weapons. It is much more serious people. And the idea that Iran is going to use them to destroy Israel and the whole of Palestine and then get destroyed them selves is pretty ridiculous. But you know that danger is out there.

One of the things we do have to remember—It shouldn’t be exaggerated—but it shouldn’t be forgotten, is that we do have the most right wing Israeli government in power at the moment. And people like Lieberman the foreign minister; I put them in the same crackpot box as Ahmadinejad and Gahdaffi.

So these are not, just as we have some odd characters in Tehran we have some very odd characters in Jerusalem. Can we rely on them for what we like to call common sense a very western expression? I don’t know. Of course not only will Israel bring in the Americans if attacked by Iran I would find it very odd if Hezbollah, forget Hamas and their tin pot rockets, if Hezbollah did not respond as well as Lebanon. Then of course you are going to have a war involving the Shiites and Americans. I mean in Iraq it’s the Sunni’s; in Afghanistan it’s the Sunni’s. Now you’re going to bring in the Shiite’s as well.

Things to Do in South Korea | Between Pakistan & Korea

Area you visiting South Korea for the first time? There are various sights that are popular to visit in South Korea. South Korea can be a beautiful and enchanting place that has so much to offer to travelers. From an exciting night life to natural parks, South Korea has various adventures for tourists to enjoy. There are numerous options on what you can do in South Korea.

Visit the beautiful Seoraksan National Park with its majestic mountain views located in Gangwon-do Inje-gun Buk-myeon. Consider Hallasan National Park at the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Jeju-si Haean-dong. There are numerous historical, natural and cultural spots located in seemingly every corner of Korea.

There are the UNESCO designated sights which are composed of cultural world heritage sites, natural world heritage sites, memory of the world register and intangible cultural heritage spots. There’s also numerous historical spots that include palaces, fortresses, gates, museums, monuments, demilitarized zones and hanoks or traditional houses. If you’re interested in seeing the culture of Korea, visit folk villages, temples, holy sites and cultural districts. South Korea also has 20 national parks and various cultural highlights that include mountains, forests, botanical gardens, waterfalls, valleys, rivers and lakes and observatories. There are numerous coastal highlights, such as beaches, islands, fishing villages, ports and harbors and light houses. Natural wonders exist, including rare animals and plants, ecological tourist sites and caves.

South Korea also has themed travel, including eco-tourism, cruise tours, transit tours, walking tours, city tours, Taekwondo, temple stays and traditional cultural activities. If you want to go for a spa vacation, there’s also spots you can go for solely for beauty.

South Korea can cater to anyone’s preferences. Their traveling and tourism is very accommodating. Consider visiting to South Korea, especially if you want a diverse vacation with numerous options.

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