Obama Scolds G.O.P. Critics of Iran Policy

[Jack]

Originally Posted by The President

Those folks don’t have a lot of responsibilities. They’re not commander in chief. When I see the casualness with which some of these folks talk about war, I’m reminded of the costs involved in war — for those who go into combat, for national security and for the economy. This is not a game and there’s nothing casual about it. If some of these folks think that it’s time to launch a war, they should say so, and they should explain to the American people exactly why they would do that and what the consequences would be.

Why are Republicans so anxious to start a war with Iran?

[Clive Baxter]

Originally Posted by Jack

Why are Republicans so anxious to start a war with Iran?

Which ones?

[Dismal Science]

Pretty sure we casually bombed Libya.

[bdschobel]

Originally Posted by Jack

Why are Republicans so anxious to start a war with Iran?

I'm not sure this is their real objective. My theory is that they want to demonstrate a greater affinity to Israel than Obama has -- and thereby steal some of the Jewish vote (and money) that ordinarily goes Democratic. It's also helpful with evangelical Christians who worry about the Holy Lands falling into Muslim hands. In any case, lots of anti-Iran posturing goes a long way without really any need to take action. Moreover, it's quite harmless because the Republicans know that Obama -- appropriately, for once -- will never ever go to war with Iran (unless they attack us first, which is guaranteed annihilation).

All of this pandering to Israel is pretty disgusting, really. They can defend themselves.

Bruce

[The Right]

Originally Posted by bdschobel

and thereby steal some of the Jewish vote (and money)

stopped here due to racism

[bdschobel]

Yeah, sure. I'm Jewish myself!

Bruce

[The Right]

carry on

[FashionableFedora]

Originally Posted by bdschobel

I'm Jewish myself!

Why are you trying to start a war with Iran?

[win diesel]

Wouldn't really be a war

[MathinTucson]

Originally Posted by win diesel

Wouldn't really be a war

But good practice, right? We obviously didn't learn much from Iraq and Afghanistan. Maybe the Persians will be easier. I wonder if the Shah has a kid that we can put in power there.