President Bush got it exactly right today when he warned about the threat of Iran and its terrorist proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. It is imperative that we reject the flawed and naïve thinking that denies or dismisses the words of extremists and terrorists when they shout "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," and that holds that - if only we were to sit down and negotiate with these killers - they would cease to threaten us. It is critical to our national security that our commander-in-chief is able to distinguish between America's friends and America's enemies, and not confuse the two. - LIEberman
Bush is an idiot. I am usually one to respect an office and thus hold comments like that but this guy is an idiot. And, Joe too for his; bearing checking - I was stabbed in the back by the Democrats - pro McCain/Bush/War- stance. First, from what I remember studying conventional thought is terror is fomented by an unequal distribution of power in relations causing the weaker side to, when pushed far enough (from their perspective),use "terrorist" tactics. It seems that ratcheting up the tough talk and using more force does nothing to alleviate this - but I could be wrong. Second, there are lives at stake here. Not just the terrorists either - the innocent non- terrorists who live in these areas, our soldiers, and ourselves so why not try to see what is possible? 'Cause it's not a part of the simplistic rhetoric?!? Hey Mr. President your power comes from a tacit agreement with the people, you know a social contract, that if you (the government) provide us with safety/security (real security) we will give up our sovereignty and not take matters into our own hands. The very fact that you have that job then means that you must explore all avenues to ensure that safety - not just some republican (or for that matter Democratic) philosophy. And third, have you no shame? Seriously. McCain, Bush, and Lieberman the trash bin of history awaits you all but unfortunately not soon enough!
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