and what if it was Bush's decision instead? Oh did I mention they and John Kerry voted for the invasion of Iraq?
2006-11-25 16:54:44 · 12 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Whether it is a good decision or not depends a lot on the context. I remember one interview (linked below) in which Obama stated that airstrikes might eventually be necessary but that the US should first work through the UN security council and economic sanctions. I would've applauded a similar statement by Bush at any point in the two years since that article came out.
There may be a time for military action and it is important for politicians on both sides of the aisle to consider it. But it is also critical to use other means when possible.
2006-11-25 17:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by Gerty 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have no doubt 'mentioned' many possible resolutions to many different situations, be they international or domestic. Mentioning them does not constitute intention.
Kerry, Obama and Clinton voting for the invasion of Iraq is irrelevant to your question, and in regardless, voting for the invasion makes them far less responsible for what has happened in Iraq than those who have carried out the invasion.
It does not matter who 'mentions' airstrikes against Iran or who has the intention of launching them, it is a stupid idea. It would be an ill-fated plan with; no doubt little thought for what the ramifications may be. Oil prices would skyrocket as Iran and its OPEC friends cut or cease the production of the millions and millions of barrels of oil that the West relies on every day; retaliatory attacks would probably occur, most likely in Iraq against coalition troops; other volatile nations around the world would be on edge (ie North Korea, Pakistan, Israel); coalition nations would risk the allegiance of the Middle Eastern countries that they are still on friendly terms with (ie, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan) and virtually every crisis situation in the world would become more tense and whatever pro-American sentiment there was left in the world would quickly disappear.
So no it is not a good decision, it is a very very bad one
2006-11-26 04:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by tony w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably, the problem is I think we missed the window of opportunity. We should have gone in the second we realized that Iran was sending in there people to fight in Iraq. If Bush does anything now The Dems would try to overthrow the government (how I don't know because they think guns are evil but that's another story)
2006-11-26 04:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dick Cheney and the neo-cons have every intention of starting another conflict in Iraq. They want to get in there so bad that they could care less as to what happens to the Presidents approval ratings or the Republican Party as a whole. They just want in there. NOW! Just like Iraq--once we indulge in such a travesty--they will say, "Hey--were in there now. Are you with us or are you anti-American?"
That craps not gonna fly. The Dems, the Pentagon, the people in the know, are staying on top of this story like a fly on a poo pile. I don't think this coutry is ready to accept any more responsibility as world police until we resolve all the current conflicts in a humane manner.
2006-11-26 01:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by scottyurb 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
... just because you mention something... it doesn't exactly mean it's a good idea... or you think it's a good idea... since neither have made any action to pass any legislation on the issue, I doubt they want to do it right now...
this is a lot of conjecture, so it really depends on the situation...
there is no "wrong" answer... I mean it's all really based on Iran's actions... and perceived intentions...
if we get wind of a plan that Iran is planning to attack us... anyone would be foolish not to do something...
it all really depends... but after Iraq, I don't think many people are going to be excited about another full-blown war
2006-11-26 01:02:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bush took the US to war with Iraq. Stop trying to pass the buck to Kerry and the Democrats for chrissakes.
Will you or your type ever hold Bush responsible for anything?
2006-11-26 01:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I once had a friend tell me about a personal decision I had to make: "S--t or get off the pot". This is my message to those who believe the U.S. is going to achieve a "victory" in Iran through "politics".
2006-11-26 01:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, the ReUGLYcans are working tirelessly to rope everyone into their bad decisions. Do you care?
2006-11-26 01:21:36 · answer #8 · answered by Reba K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bad, bad call, no matter who suggests it.
it proves nothing
2006-11-26 00:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if you are in favor of murder
2006-11-26 02:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋