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Iraq’s Victory, Iran’s Loss

hypocritexposer

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IRAQ’S peaceful elections and strong voter turnout last weekend were a major success for both that country and the United States — not that there was much celebration in American news coverage.


The elections could also redefine Iran’s role in the region. Critics of the Iraq war claimed that overthrowing Saddam Hussein in 2003 strengthened Iran’s position. Had we left Mr. Hussein in power, the theory goes, Iran would be less of a global threat. This argument is fundamentally wrong.

Long before the American ouster of Mr. Hussein, Iran was supporting terrorist groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank. It was seeking hegemony in Syria and Lebanon, and was well along in its clandestine program to acquire nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. After Mr. Hussein’s conviction and execution, Iran increased efforts to advance its radical brand of Shiite Islam in Iraq. But the success of the election should substantially retard those efforts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/opinion/03bolton.html?_r=2&ref=opinion
 

Tam

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I can hardly believe the New York Times printed this

Uncomfortable though it may be for some on the American left to admit, the “surge” continues to work, politically and militarily. The moment has come for the Obama administration to acknowledge what those fingers dipped in purple ink truly represent — a triumph for democracy.


And it was another New York Times Article that convinced Daschle to step out of his appointment. What is happening at the Times. :shock:
 

Mike

Well-known member
What is happening at the Times.

They're broke, busted, living on borrowed time AND borrowed money at a 14% interest rate.

I'd guess they figure they better change their direction or sink into oblivion......?
 
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