Last night, Wolf Blitzer wanted a guest to come on the air to critique Obama’s new nukes policy, which will have far reaching consequences for our national security and the world. He chose Rudy, who, per the transcript, slammed Obama’s new policy for emboldening Iran:I'd say that Rudy's shelf life is just about up, but then again I see Newt Gingrich all over my teevee too. And what the hell credentials does that clown have? He resigned in disgrace, for God's sakes. Now he's a 2012 contender. For President.
I was quite confused about it, really. It seems to me he’s got his eye off the ball. The ball is trying to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power…What he has failed to do is to create in their minds the real sense that there could be a military option. Because I think the only thing that will work with Iran is they’re thinking that there is a military consequence that could be faced if they become nuclear. And the further he moves away from that, the more difficult his role with Iran is going to be.Wolf, perhaps unprepared for this interview, didn’t bother challenging Rudy by pointing out that the new nukes policy exempts Iran, which seems like a relevant fact. But put that aside. The real question is, Why is Rudy on CNN discussing this to begin with?
Rudy was also invited on MSNBC this morning, where he critiqued Obama’s foreign policy approach thusly: “One of the things this administration does not do well is not use leverage. It`s constantly gotten itself in into a position where it`s getting pushed around.”
Again: Rudy has no basis whastoever for being granted authority or credibility on these issues. Unlike, say, John McCain, who is the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rudy does not hold public office. His resume boasts no meaningful national security experience of any kind. His last foray into politics was two years ago, when he ran a comically inept presidential campaign. He last held public office nine years ago.
What is it with Republicans and multiple-time losers getting Village respect? Why aren't Mike Dukakis and Tom Daschle and Al Gore all over my TV every week?
It boggles the mind.
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The village has to bring down this administration.They can say they are being fair but methinks there is something else.How much do the village idiots make?I am quite sure its more than 250 thousand a year.So to me all they are doing is protecting thier bottom line.If President Obama succeeds then they will have to pay more taxes.If they bring him down, then only the poor and whats left of the middle class have to pay their unfair share.
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