“would prefer that we push for change in enemy regimes like NK, Iran, Burmuda, and Venuzuela”
Agreed. But certainly not a mutually exclusive choice.
“rather than demand a rolling of the dice with our stable allies.”
No demand, just a clear statement of support for Liberty, and legitimate government based on the consent of the governed. Mubarek is going to fall. We didn’t cause either his rise or fall - but we did lend support along the way. He has failed. That’s not our fault. What happens in his wake can either be a good thing or a disaster - our support for those that can make it a good thing should not be dismissed.
My concern here is that Obama had no voice of support when people rose against our clear enemies, but he pipes right up against our allies.
Why the disparity of action?