Attacking Iran: The Last Thing the U.S. Administration Wants to Do
In a few days, I'm slated to offer a longer riposte to Jeffrey Goldberg's
story addressing the probability and prudence of an Israeli strike on Iran (sneak peak: I think it unlikely and highly imprudent). In the meantime, I am tasked with responding to Elliott Abrams's more narrowly framed
argument that a U.S. military attack against Iran would benefit Obama domestically, and that a failure to act accordingly could cost him the 2012 presidential election.
If I were to look at Iran policy solely through the eyes of a David Plouffe or a David Axelrod -- i.e., in a way driven by domestic political expediency -- I would mull over the following data points: In a Gallup poll from last week, 65 percent of Americans cited the economy as their top concern, while less than 1 percent listed Iran's nuclear program.
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Sadjadpour, you islamist you! regime supporter alter!
by MOOSIRvaPIAZ on Tue Aug 17, 2010 03:31 PM PDTWhy are you standing against our cause to promote freedom in the middle-east (for Israel)? Why are you injecting realism and truth into our warmongering efforts? you islamist you!