Posted on 04/21/2011 7:32:29 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
Rockefeller just wants us to stay away from Iran and open trade with them... when being involved in war was good for his buddies in Iran he was for war, such as in toppling Hussein in Iraq; but for Iran to benefit from the fall of Hussein in Iraq the US had to get out so Iranian interests could expand into the vacuum. When it was time for Iran to step in, that’s when Rockefeller wanted to get the US out of Iraq.
If being involved in three other wars helps Iran he’d be all for it; but if getting us out and letting Iran expand its power in those countries where rebellions are in gear will help Iran and open it for business then he’s OK with that, too. I guess now with the rest of the Middle East in turmoil and Iranian influence everywhere, Rockefeller is happy now because Iran looks so much more stable for business than it did before in comparison to its neighbors, oil prices are skyrocketing, and so, there’s a better chance of getting sanctions lifted.
Mr. "Senate Intelligence" apparently didn't get a tour of Syria's nuclear facility at the time... had to find out about that much later when the North Korean freighter of "cement" sailed into port , leading to the exposure of Syria's efforts when Israeli planes took out the site.
I like your analyses, well stated. I feel the same way about both Iraq and Afghanistan. And of course Libya was ludicrous.
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