In any event, the debate over a joint resolution will clarify who stands where. At the moment, no one is persuaded that the United States will use force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. That situation worries Israelis and emboldens Iranians, not the outcome we want. A clear statement now that is backed by the nominees of both parties and elicits widespread support in Congress would demonstrate that, whatever the election results, American policy is set. That is the best (and may be the only) way to avoid an Israeli strike in the near future and the best (and may be the only) way to persuade Iran to negotiate seriously. And if we are unwilling as a nation to state that we will act to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, that conclusion should solidify support for what would then become the inevitable Israeli strike. A refusal by the White House to seek such a joint resolution would itself suggest that, while “all options are on the table,” the likelihood is that that is precisely where they will remain.
So, unless Obama and the Democrats join with the GOP to immediately declare war on Iran, they cannot be considered serious about America's security. Sure. And just like that, Republicans are the only choice on foreign policy again, right?
The Village will make sure of that. After all, "avoiding making Israelis nervous" has been our stated foreign policy goal for decades. It's probably in the Constitution by now. You know, the same one the Republicans seem to reference all the time about American being founded as a Christian country or something. SHUT UP WHY DO YOU HATE THE JEWISH STATE!
PS, wars pay for themselves. Ask Halliburton.
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