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To: tejek who wrote (217795)	2/6/2005 2:09:51 PM
From: steve harris	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575920

you don't play golf do you ted?

To: tejek who wrote (217795)	2/6/2005 3:09:48 PM
From: RetiredNow	Respond to of 1575920

tejek, the best thing the U.S. can do right now to help Europe win a deal with Iran is NOT to join the negotiations. Iran will become intractable if the U.S. joined. They chant on a daily basis death to America and death to the Great Satan. They don't want to deal with us. But they do fear us. So the best thing we can do to help Europe is to periodically remind Iran that we may be bogged down in Iraq, but we are still a very real threat. This is subtle in that it helps Iran to understand that their only lifeline is Europe. I'd say right now, Europe has a 50% chance of success with Iran. If the U.S. were to join the negotiations, I'd say the chances would go down to 10% for two reasons: 1) they hate us and will opt for bravado over looking like they bent under the will of the U.S. The lack of trust on both sides makes negotiation a non-starter. 2) the current adminstration, Rice notwithstanding, is the least capable in terms of diplomacy this country has seen in decades. So be careful what you wish for. If you thought deeper, you'd probably agree that the U.S. should stay out of the negotiations with Iran. This thing is better solved by Europe.