[ocrp1982]

NV, irrelevant to this discussion. W’s mistake in going into Iraq, a country that had absolutely nothing at all to do with 9/11 has no bearing whatsoever on Iran.

[NorseViking]

While we do agree that the situations are different in nature the common denominator is how public goaded into support of military action.

[PghBaldy]

Going into Iraq and killing Saddam strengthened Iran. Reagan did nothing to Iran. Bush invaded Iraq for WMD. If Trump attacks Iran, it will ruin his chances next year. Someone wants us to attack Iran. I have no idea who, but thanks to George, who will believe our excusrs for attack?

[familyop]

"W’s mistake in going into Iraq, a country that had absolutely nothing at all to do with 9/11 has no bearing whatsoever on Iran."

Except to begin to isolate Iran. Iraq flew some of its aircraft into Iran during the first Gulf War. Iran threatened to destroy the U.S.A., if U.S. forces destroyed those aircraft. Iran has since trained Islamist troops including Sunnis and exported IEDs and other weapons to Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries. A neighbor of mine with the same MOS I had was wounded by one of those Iranian bucket IEDs.

I say, "Finish it!" Take that last step. Then denazify Iran, as was done in Germany.