Bush says Iraq exit would bolster Iran

[rodeodance]

Source: LATimes



http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-na-bush4oct04,0,7081662.story?coll=la-home-center
From the Los Angeles Times

Bush says Iraq exit would bolster Iran
The president says that unless Tehran suspends its nuclear program, direct talks are unlikely to benefit the U.S.
By James Gerstenzang
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

October 4, 2007

LANCASTER, PA. — Warning that a premature American departure from Iraq would create turmoil throughout the region, President Bush said Wednesday that his determination to stand firm in Iraq would send a crucial signal to Iran.

"There would be nothing worse for world peace, if the Iranians believed that the United States didn't have the will and commitment to help young democracies survive," Bush said. "If we left before the job was done, there would be chaos. Chaos would embolden not only the extremists and radicals who would like to do us harm, but it would also embolden Iran."
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Speaking to an audience assembled by the Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bush also said that he saw no likelihood that direct negotiations with Iran would produce a successful outcome for the United States. And he again warned about the dangers of Iran developing nuclear weapons.

The business group assembled an overwhelmingly friendly audience of about 400 people, who lobbed questions -- none with sharp edges -- toward the president: How will the farm bill help local farmers? Do you have plans to prevent illegal immigration? Are you supporting any of the current presidential candidates? (That one received a brusque: "No.")

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Smart people knew--and was talked about-the fact that if SH was toppled, there would be a void for Iran to step into in the ME. We knew that----

[Demeter]

1. Right. Iran Could Stop Worrying About War, and Deal With Human Issues

and that would be just so threatening to W, who might have to escalate his social programming.

What social programming, you ask? Bush would rather cut out his tongue than think about social programming.

I still fail to see the downside to withdrawal.

[ShortnFiery]

2. I guess Dear Leader doesn't recall the recent Iran vs. Iraq BLOODY WAR?!?

No way is Iraq going to let Iran "take over." That's like all the nut case Right Wingers of the 1960s screaming that The World would fall to Communism if we pulled out of Vietnam, i.e., The Domino Effect.

It's an all out FLAT LIE used to keep us afraid and complacent - accepting of this horrid and illegal occupation.

[radfringe]

3. the mission changes again?

now we are in IraQ to stop IraN?....

When Words Return to Bite you in the Ass Department:

"If we are going to commit American troops, we must be certain they have a clear mission, an achievable goal and an exit strategy." --Karen Hughes, speaking on behalf of George W Bush (words are really too big to have been spoken by GWB)

"I cannot support a failed foreign policy. History teaches us that it is often easier to make war than peace. This administration is just learning that lesson right now. The President began this mission with very vague objectives and lots of unanswered questions. A month later, these questions are still unanswered. There are no clarified rules of engagement. There is no timetable. There is no legitimate definition of victory. There is no contingency plan for mission creep. There is no clear funding program. There is no agenda to bolster our over-extended military. There is no explanation defining what vital national interests are at stake. There was no strategic plan for war when the President started this thing, and there still is no plan today" --Rep Tom Delay (R-TX)

"Victory means exit strategy, and it's important for the President to explain to us what the exit strategy is." --Governor George W. Bush (R-TX)

[Amonester]

7. Before: "It's important for the President to explain to us what the exit

strategy is."

After (*'s selection): "I'm the commander - see, I don't need to explain - I don't need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being the President. Maybe somebody needs to explain to me why they say something, but I don't feel like I owe anybody an explanation." - George W. Bush (R-Pretzeldent)

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Wrong again, W. Your stupid invasion and occupation of Iraq, bolstered Iran!

All Neo-cons have mush for brains and too much money to form their little 'tank' tanks.

[niceypoo]

5. Before he said they would, "follow us here."

Before that he said that it would, "Bolster Al Quaeda."

Just another lie.

[Magleetis]

6. More

of the same lies, deceit and BS spewing forth from the evil emperor. His trainers really need to teach him some new tricks.

[KeepItReal]

8. So I guess talking to North Korea and getting them to abandon nukes is not happening RIGHT NOW?

damn.