We didn't. Bush knew/knows that both Iraq and Iran needed taking care of.
Of the two, Iraq was easier, and also an easier sell. By taking Iraq (and Afghanistan), we put ourselves in an enormously advantageous position with respect to Iran. Moreover, it puts us between Syria and Iran.
Iran is rubbing in our nose Nuclear capabilities and we turn our backs.
We're not "turning our backs." Part of the strategy has to be that the EU finally gets onboard with taking care of Iran. This sort of thing takes a long time, as it's necessary to force the issue "just enough" without getting in too quickly. I think Iran will probably try to move faster now that the election is over, and their "friends" are in control of Congress. That's actually probably to our advantage.
I agree with what you have said --- and I'm just sorry that Republicans didn't/don't talk that talk!!
"We're not "turning our backs." Part of the strategy has to be that the EU finally gets onboard with taking care of Iran. This sort of thing takes a long time, as it's necessary to force the issue "just enough" without getting in too quickly. I think Iran will probably try to move faster now that the election is over, and their "friends" are in control of Congress. That's actually probably to our advantage."
I read national news the other day that Iran has proclaimed a right to ship missles and technology to it's allies. Hint hint Hezbollah aiming them at Israel. I said after the Israeli debacle that it wasn't going to be Katyusha rockets raining on Israel, it will be nuclear/chemical tipped rockets that hit her. Way to go Olmert you retard. Way to go Bush admin in not having the balls to finish the job. Now it is going to cost many, many more lives...