I know but the Republicans that vote for the DemocRATs resolution can take it and shove it! Brownback is as much of a jerk as Hagel and that is saying something.
Most important part of this night's speech yet NOT ONE PERSON HAS MENTIONED IT!!!
Succeeding in Iraq also requires defending its territorial integrity — and stabilizing the region in the face of the extremist challenge. This begins with addressing Iran and Syria. These two regimes are allowing terrorists and insurgents to use their territory to move in and out of Iraq. Iran is providing material support for attacks on American troops. We will disrupt the attacks on our forces. We will interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria. And we will seek out and destroy the networks providing advanced weaponry and training to our enemies in Iraq.
"We are also taking other steps to bolster the security of Iraq and protect American interests in the Middle East. I recently ordered the deployment of an additional carrier strike group to the region. We will expand intelligence sharing — and deploy Patriot air defense systems to reassure our friends and allies. We will work with the governments of Turkey and Iraq to help them resolve problems along their border. And we will work with others to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons and dominating the region."
Take in account what the president said above and the ending of the speech and you get the picture. Iran and Syria stop supporting the insurgency or we will strike back. Everyone is to busy talking about the the partisan politics and not looking at the BIG picture.....
I cannot believe that Matthews and Olbermann are now complaining that the President is trying to pick a fight with Iran by sending another carrier battle group to the Persian Gulf. And that they do not understand why he is talking about disrupting Iran helping the Shite insurgent groups.
That was their whole discussion last time I could stomach watching MSNBC.