It's the ONLY viable option..

Point to anything else that has worked..

You can't because Iran is STILL marching on towards nuclear weapons..

Michale

If you think a war with Iran is a good or viable option then, to borrow a phrase, you should have your head examined, my friend.

We don't watch Network or Cable TV.. :D

The Obama administration is handling the Iran situation very well as you will soon see.

It's always been "soon" to see for the last 4 years...

And Iran comes closer and closer to having nuclear weapons...

Surely you don't think war with Iran is an option.

Diplomacy has failed.

Sanctions have failed.

Covert warfare has been mildly successful..

A combination of covert and overt warfare is the ONLY option that has a chance of success...

Bomb them back into the stone age.

"We'll blast off this rock and nuke them from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
-Ripley, ALIENS

:D

Michale

Surely you don't think war with Iran is an option.

The Obama administration is handling the Iran situation very well as you will soon see.

What you should have taken away from the hearings is this..

The SINGLE biggest threat to the world in the here and now is a nuclear armed Iran...

And Hagen's reaction to it is, "eh? What's the big deal...???"

Michale

Well, my take on the entire hearing ... as a result of the asinine questioning coming from both sides of the aisle, so to speak, I learned absolutely NOTHING from this hearing about anything of any substance. And, I have a lot to learn!

I am just saying that I would have thought a man who wanted to lead the most awesome and deadly military force in the history of the planet would be a little better prepared..

But I guess Hagel was thinking, "I have the Obama kiss of approval... What more do I need???"

Michale

How many minutes long was the re-cap you watched or did you watch the whole eight hours?

In any event, is that all you have to say about it?

I caught the re-cap..

Hagel got trounced..

Totally unprepared..

Michale

And you would be spot on..

However, the fact that CW has created a semi-utopia where people CAN disagree politely and respectfully does NOT erase the long history that the Left has with attacking this country and supporting persons and interests that are detrimental to the safety and security of this nation. As recently as the Bush era when Democrats rallied AGAINST actions that were taken in the defense of this nation. Actions that Democrats completely supported when it was "their guy" who was POTUS..

In other words, saying that the Left has gone gaa-gaa over actions that hurt this country is a true and correct statement.

That fact that you and I can discuss such actions in an adult and mature manner is a testament to the tolerance that CW has built up here at CW.COM...

You may disagree with their beliefs or proscriptions for how to achieve those goals, but your expression of that is utter nonsense and doesn't serve this site well.

I can provide fact after fact after fact that proves what I have stated is NOT "utter nonsense"..

The only question is would you accept such facts or hide behind partisan rhetoric..

In other words, can you concede that the Left is NOT as pure as the driven snow. That Democrats specifically and the Left in general has not always acted in the best interests of this country??

Because, if you can't, then any hope of meaningful dialog is lost...

In short, can you concede that sometimes, Democrats are part of the problem and NOT part of the solution??

Michale.....

The NRA? Against it.

As if it wasn't already clear that the NRA doesn't represent the people, gun owners or even their members the recent polling could not have made it any more obvious how out of touch with reality they are...

Your reply to me in an earlier comments page went
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I had decided to stop responding to Michale.

Many always make a point of this. :D Which indicates my position is correct a lot more than those who "stop responding" care to admit.
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No. A major reason is comments of the sort
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Oh sure, the Left would go gaa-gaa... But they are always gaa-gaa over things that hurt the country...
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I feel this is less than appropriate here. I feel that CW has created a space where more constructive discussion is happening.

The quoted comment does not describe CW or the people commenting on his site (as far as I can tell). While many are "left" it does seem like nearly all do want what is best for the country. You may disagree with their beliefs or proscriptions for how to achieve those goals, but your expression of that is utter nonsense and doesn't serve this site well.

My thoughts, 'nuff said.

The real question is, would that be in the best interests of the country..

Oh sure, the Left would go gaa-gaa... But they are always gaa-gaa over things that hurt the country...

Michale

Yeah, maybe. McConnell certainly did seem to work his will on Reid, I'll admit. Good point.

Michale -

Oh, I dunno. See: Federalists, Whigs.

Heh.

-CW

Or, in this case, lack thereof.. :D

Let's face the facts..

As down as the GOP is these days, there is almost no where they CAN go but up... :D

Michale

" While minor, this is the first political victory for Republicans yet this year, so you've got to at least give them some credit, I guess..."

Filibuster "reform" might qualify as a GOP victory, as well.