Bush's "axis of evil" characterization was a start on a par with RR's "evil empire." Overtly, we need a Congressional resolution calling for regime change in Iran. We should also appropriate money to Iranian groups outside the country who favor regime change. Covertly, we should supply the money and other material support to opposition groups within Iran. We should do whatever is necessary to destablize the regime short of attacking and invading Iran.
The best possible outcome for us is a new revolution in Iran arising from the people. We need to distance ourselves from that process so that the new government has some legitimacy and not be seen as puppets of the US.
The worst thing we can do is make deals with the current government, which only strengthens them. Personally, I don't like the carrots that the US and EU are offering the regime to stop their enrichment of uranium. I hope the offer falls through and we apply sanctions against Iran even outside the UN framework.
I totally agree with you Kabar!<p.
I don't really know however how much of this can be accomplished in the light of day. The Dem/rats will try and stop any attempt we make to democratize Iran or most any other country simply because it's not them doing it. They want credit for everything we do. I think this whole thing needs to be covert.
