Wes Clark Smacks Down Joe Lieberman on Iran Remark

[EV_Ares]

Joe Lieberman is at it again

After wrongly supporting George W. Bush's strategic blunder of attacking Iraq, and continuing to support Bush's failed policies after the invasion, Senator Joe Lieberman made irresponsible comments this weekend regarding military action against Iran.

On CBS's Face the Nation, Lieberman said, "If don't play by the rules, we've got to use our force, and to me, that would include taking military action to stop them from doing what they're doing."

This type of "tough-talk" by the Bush Administration and folks like Senator Joe Lieberman is why VoteVets.org and I collaborated to create StopIranWar.com, calling for heavy diplomatic, economic, and political action to discourage the acquisition of nuclear capabilities by the Iranian government.

Over 40,000 people have signed our petition to President Bush, urging him to work with our allies and use every diplomatic, political, and economic option at our disposal to deal with Iran. Add your name to the petition today!

StopIranWar.com.

Senator Lieberman's saber rattling does nothing to help dissuade Iran from aiding Shia militias in Iraq, or trying to obtain nuclear capabilities. In fact, it's highly irresponsible and counter-productive, and I urge him to stop.

This kind of rhetoric is irresponsible and only plays into the hands of President Ahmadinejad, and those who seek an excuse for military action. What we need now is full-fledged engagement with Iran. We should be striving to bridge the gulf of almost 30 years of hostility and only when all else fails should there be any consideration of other options. The Iranians are very much aware of US military capabilities. They don't need Joe Lieberman to remind them that we are the militarily dominant power in the world today.

Only someone who never wore the uniform or thought seriously about national security would make threats at this point. What our soldiers need is responsible strategy, not a further escalation of tensions in the region. Senator Lieberman must act more responsibly and tone down his threat machine.

We cannot let people like Joe Lieberman dictate the terms of this debate.

http://securingamerica.com/ccn/node/11980

[shadowknows69]

1. Why isn't this man running?

He would be untouchable on any attempt to paint him as anti-military or anti-security and he kicks ass in most other areas too.

[mnmoderatedem]

3. that's what I want to know.

He'd get my vote.

[Tom Joad]

2. Each person who likes Wes appearently thinks it essential to post this story

I'm glad Wes took on Joe and his terrible threat of attack against Iran. But i think it has already been posted a dozen times at least. take a look at the 'greatest' list for cryin out loud.

[EV_Ares]

4. For Crying Out Loud, sorry this was such an interruption in your day;

I did a search on Wes Clark & looked at the Greatest page as well and did not find this article. Will check with you on it next time before I post.

You spent some of your valuable time typing out your complaint.

[BOSSHOG]

5. Thanks for posting this

I think General Clark would make an outstanding Secretary of State. We need him in that position to undo what sleazy has wrought on the world. I am a big General Clark Fan so thanks again for posting. May I suggest you post it again about midafternoon so those folks will also get to peruse the General's doings?

[EV_Ares]

6. Hey thanks boss, appreciate it. eom.

[Mark_Pogue]

7. Take it easy...

We are all on the same team.:)

[EV_Ares]

8. Agree with that Mark, eom.