Edwards wants to educate me on the need to "go for" war with Iran; I'm not "coming along."

[Clarkie1]

"As to the American people, this is a difficult question. The vast majority of people are concerned about what is going on in Iraq. This will make the American people reticent toward going for Iran. But I think the American people are smart if they are told the truth, and if they trust their president. So Americans can be educated to come along with what needs to be done with Iran."

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2007/Edwards_Iran_must_know_world_wont_0123.html

"To come along with what needs to be done with Iran," can only be interpreted to mean one thing....war. It is not a problem to get the American people to "go for" or "come along with" sanctions.

Well, Senator Edwards, since you are obviously assuming war with Iran is inevitable if you should ever become president, it assuredly will be inevitable should you become President and hold to that view in mind and heart.

Yes, Senator Edwards, I know you are backtracking today...I've seen the posts of your supports and the damage control you're engaging in, but I don't buy it. You've made the same wrong-headed assumptions about Iran that you made when you voted for war with Iraq, and it's clear you are not qualified to implement a new American foreign policy for the 21st century. Your new words about Iran are just words you think will fix the damage...they not conviction or true understanding.

You're a dangerous man, Senator Edwards. You're dangerous not because of any malicious intent, but because of your ignorance and your willingness to say whatever you think is necessary to get yourself elected. You may be well-intentioned or not in you advocacy for the poor...I honestly don't know if you're more interested in helping the poor, or using them to help your campaign. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that with that perhaps at least you are sincere. What I do know is that you lack the judgment and understanding of the world we need in the oval office. You can't work the global poverty issue effectively without truly understanding the world and how to engage with the rest of the world to bring greater peace and
prosperity to all humankind.

This isn't the time or place of on the job training, Senator Edwards. America and the world cannot afford that option.