Rubio Takes Tough Stance on Iran: ‘We Need to Begin to Prepare People’ For Potential Conflict
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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) (File photo)
During a discussion with the Council on Foreign Relations last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was asked about how he would deal with Iran and their nuclear ambitions. Rubio’s answers, to the point and revealing, indicate that the senator and possible vice presidential candidate has more than a just passing knowledge of the radical regime’s ideology.
Rubio also made one thing very clear: if he were commander-in-chief he would not let Iran develop a nuclear weapon and would use military force to prevent it.
He was asked point blank by moderator Richard Stengel, “But you would — just to be straight about it — but you would sanction a strike before you would tolerate a nuclear Iran?”
Rubio replied, “Yes. And I think we need to begin to prepare people for that.”
He went on, “I think…the people of the world appreciate when their leaders walk them through this process and explain this is what we’re working on, and more importantly, these are the stakes of a nuclear Iran.”
Watch Rubio’s comments here:
Rubio asserts that Iran is a different type of enemy than the world has ever seen. Should the country ever be successful in developing a nuclear weapon , he explained, it would be the first time in human history that a government as radical as Iran had the technology at their disposal.
Rubio also referred to Iran as “a country that says its unifying national goal is the eradication of Israel” and one that actively supports terrorism.
“We need to begin to explain that to people,” Rubio said. “There’s real implications to this.”
Rubio tried to soften his comments by saying that he is not “rooting” for war with Iran and hopes that sanctions against the country will have an impact. But he also said he recognizes the potential for future escalation.
“If history is any judge of it, if you recall what the Iranians were willing to put up with in terms of loss of human life in their war against Iraq, it had to get so atrocious that it actually threatened the regime’s future before they backed off that conflict,” he said. “These are the kinds of people we are dealing with.”
Iran, with a population of 50 million, suffered roughly 1 million casualties in the war against Iraq, who lost 250,000-500,000 people.
Rubio also expressed concern about Iran potentially sharing nuclear technology with countries or groups that would “strike against our interests in the homeland.” One of the possible groups that immediately comes to mind is the militant radical Islamic group Hezbollah.
It was recently rumored that Iran will build a missile base in Venezuela to be used in the case of “an emergency.” Venezuela, like Iran, is a sworn enemy of the U.S.
Rubio has also advocated for military intervention in Syria, where more than 9,000 people have been killed since the uprisings began in March, 2011. Critics have accused Rubio of being a war hawk who wants to drag the U.S. into another war.
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Comments (77)
RamonPreston
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 9:44am“Potential” => “Eventual” It’s going to happen. They WANT to martyr themselves and take out as many of us as they can.
Report Post »I heard a sermon right after 9/11. It was discussed that with these other religions you can’t get married unless you have a dowry. Most men can’t get a job. So blowing yourself up is an alternative to getting married when you are promised “72 virgins.”
Get prepared for the 12th Imam and the stage is set. Ready…action!
WakingSheep
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 10:07amAnother reason to vote Ron Paul.
Report Post »WE CANNOT AFFORD WW3!
FACT!
WakingSheep
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 10:15amThis is what many years of aggression, occupation, and suppression of trade will get you.
Report Post »These people didn’t always want the end of the U.S.
We overthrew their democracy, installed a dictator, who in turn was overthrown by the people. We continue to meddle in other countries affairs and this is what happens.
The USSR is another example of what happens when meddling in other countries affairs. You go broke!
We had the opprotunity to talk to Iran about stopping their nuclear program during the Clinton administration, but instead we refused to come to the table.
WE NEVER RECOGNIZED THE IRANIAN GOVERNMENT AFTER THEIR REVOLUTION. The revolution where they overthrew the government we worked to install. Kinda like Libya, Egypt and Iraq.
Remember, We installed Sadam only to have two wars trying to go after him and get him out.
There used to be not near as much violence in the middle east. Read up on the Turks.
This is another reason even allies are getting tired of us. Meddling.
Japan and S. Korea are getting tired of our military oversight. Most S. Koreans don’t even like U.S. citizens anymore and Japan wants us out. Meddling.
Why do you think more and more people are trading/allying with China? THEY DON’T MEDDLE!
Texas Chris
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 12:08pmSo, is Rubio trying to be warmonger enough to get tapped as Veep?
Srsly, we need to butt out and bring our boys home. Trade and travel. that’s how you win friends and influence people in foreign countries.
Plus… If we get them fat and lazy like we are, they’ll b eless likely to pick up an AK, and too big to fit into a suicide vest…
Report Post »WakingSheep
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 12:23pm@Texas Chris
You nailed it!
A great man once said.
Commerce with all nations, alliances with none.
This mess we are in is exactly why!
Report Post »PaulHausser
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 8:17amThe IR of Iran is a rational player. Even the Israeli Generals and ex-Mossad chief admits it. Nuttyyahoo is just blowin smoke and raging like an impotent old man.
Report Post »vegtech
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 5:17amThis senator is of the progressive school! His words….“Jeb Bush is my MENTOR”. That says it all. This is Carl Rove’s wet dream, it is time to get him out of the picture of our USA political system and begin managing our Federal Goverment by the States and not the career snots like Rubio and Bush! Ron Paul all the way!
Report Post »supermansdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 3:53amOnce again, Libertarians show that they are devotees of Alex Jones: if you don’t believe EXACTLY as they do then your a new-con/socialist/establishment-republican/etc.
What do Libertards not understand that it’s not IF Iran but WHEN! They WILL use it on either Israel or the US depending on which they feel is going to be the easier delievery system.
If the guy down the street keeps saying he’s going to kill your neighbor and then you but he has no means to do so then you let him run his mouth. But once he starts loading the gun while walking down the street towards your house you have to act.
Similarly, if he continually beats to a pulp his wife and kids in the front yard you have to take a stand and say hey, stop, then quit being a coward and kick his posterior when he dosnt stop.
Yes, no foreign entanglements, but also don’t allow another holocaust.
Report Post »closetotheedge
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 9:02amIran must be stopped,period! If you think they will not use them, you’re head is in the sand.This regime has called for the genicide of Israel,the US,and anyone who goes again’st Sharia law and the coming 12th Mahdi.They will do all they can along with there proxies surrouding Israel to destroy them no matter the cost to all. All the BS that we can work with the Mus‘ Bros’ by Hillary the Halarious as they move toward the goal.The entire area in the Md’ East is on fire with Syria at the front in the news,while Hamas,Hezbalah,PA and others await orders from Ayatolla to join in the attack on Israel. And Israel knows that it is time to hit Iran,wth or without the US joining them,and they will protect themselves for they know Iran,as all around them seek the total destruction. Either we join them or we lose. God said Those who bless Israel will be blessed or those that curse will know the warth of God. A promise to Abraham and his decendants forever. Keep shaking your fists at God. We will see the Hand of God as He defends His children and those of His Son Jesus Christ. Time to choose. Choose wisely….Close To the Edge
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 1:24amAny shred of respect I might have had for Rubio in the past has just been totally vaporized.
Report Post »What a complete idi0t.
Armed Patriot
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:20amWhich part of Rubios statements change your mind about Rubio? The part about Iran (Rubio is dead on) or the part about Syria? Or are You just an idiot?
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 7:55pm@Armed Pinhead
Report Post »The part about Iran, I stopped listening after that.
Seneca
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 1:00amNo, no. I’m sure most of you are right. So what if Hezbollah has nuclear capabilities? What’s wrong with Israel ceasing to exist? Saudi Arabia, Kuwait? Who needs that stinking piece of sand? While we’re at it, who NEEDS the United States? I mean, the world existed before we became a union, it‘ll exist after we’re dissolved. It won’t be a world we recognize, but hey, at least we won’t have gotten into another war, right? What’s the worst that could happen? Texas would be swallowed by Mexico, the northeast would be taken by Canada. The Bible belt? Well, they’re on their own. Maybe they could pray to Allah or something. Who needs them. Yeah, let Iran get their stinking bomb, what’s the worst that could happen?
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 3:50amOh my God in Heaven.. your nuts! Absolutely looney tunes! Lord help us!
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:23amUMMM I think Seneca was being sarchastic… a little exaggeration to prove the point of the absurdity with doing nothing.
Report Post »supermansdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:33amI believe Seneca and AP are on to something here.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 11:30pmIran is dangerous. It is the Biblical “King of the South.” Check that out.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 11:55pmI‘m sure you know that our founders did not want a federal government based on people’s interpretation of the bible. I know you are aware of George Washington’s feelings about foreign entanglements. Surely you have heard this one….
“America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all” John Quincy Adams
Do you think the founders did not know about the bible? Or are you one of those people that think they are outdated and not applicable to today’s world?
Report Post »supermansdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 7:38amYour absolutely right SOY. We should appologize to Germany for preventing them from killing more Jews. Probably the best way to correct that wrong and to ensure that AmeriKa is no longer a super power or that the Iranians should never fear us is to give them about 10 thermo-nuclear weapons. I bet that if we tell them we are very sorry and give them arms they will forgive us for meddling in Euro and Middle East affairs.
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 9:53amDid YOU know the the Founding Fathers didn’t think “YOU” are smart enough to govern yourself? That’s why we are a republic and not a democracy.
Report Post »KidCharlemagne
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:57pmRubio borrowing a page from the Nazi playbook??:
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“Of course the people don’t want war. But after all, it’s the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it‘s always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it’s a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.”
– Herman Goering, Nuremberg Trials, 1946
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_GOP_IN_12
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 12:02amKidCharlemagne
Report Post »But Herman Goering said that in the face of Death. Marco Rubio just wants to be VP, he really doesn’t mean any of that stuff.
beckyspatflaveredstew
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:47pmCalling all spybots, we’ve got one that sees.
Report Post »beckyspatflaveredstew
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 11:06pmThis was a reply to nineteeneighty4, but they never seem to go where intended.
Report Post »NutterButter79
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:59pmJust what our economy needs….another war!
Well, atleast defense contractors will be rolling in the dough.
Why won’t the GOP talk about tangible job creation? Not a broad idea, but how to fix things? Nope. Deflect and start a war.
The populous sleeps.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:39pm“Rubio replied, “Yes. And I think we need to begin to prepare people for that.””
I would love to know what exactly we should be preparing for….$8 gas, draft, inflation? Please tell us
Report Post »resme
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:58pmThey have no plan, It will be another 20 year war, regime change, boots on the ground,thousands of dead soldiers, thousands of more committing suicide.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:31pmI am tired of having my Constitutional Rights Violated because of a presumed threat.
Enough BS already !!!!!!!
We Invaded Iraq, WHY ?????
Oh yeah. Weapons of mass Deception.
Oh well, no weapons, but we had MORE BS intel tell us that 19 Saudia Arabians trained in IRAQ and Afghanistan and there might be more Al Queda there.
Lets turn the Tables.
Suppose China was the superpower and much stronger than us.
Suppose 19 Canadians flew a few planes into buildings in Bejing.
Suppose China invades us because we are neighbors, speak english and their “intel” told them the 19 Canadians trained in the USA.
They Invade us for over 10 years killing innocent civilians and setting up military bases, while starting a new communist government for us, Telling us and the global community they are “Freedom Fighters” and helping us by “spreading Communism”.
Every American that fought them for invading us, would be reported as “Extremists” and “Terrorists”.
Better put, The Military Industrial Complex claims that Patriotic Iraqis that fought us for invading their country were “Taliban” and “Al Queda”.
Bush said we are Freedom Fighters “Spreading Democracy”
The Founding Fathers hated Democracy and thought it was the worst form of government there was.
It is not ONCE mentioned the Constitution, Bill of Rights or Declaration of Independence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RewUP-Fdhqk
Report Post »RamonPreston
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 11:24pmThe United States is NOT a democracy. It is a republic.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:27amWow, the trollers are out in force on this one.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 10:04amSuperman’s Dad.
Really? Can you substantiate your claim?
I use links to give my statements some credibility.
My link has a CIA agent claiming @ 4:20 that Bin Laden said he was PO’d that we set up Bases in Saudia Arabia.
Where is your link?
Report Post »PETTYDRAMA
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:17pmTypical war mongering republican. He is just another Bush Jr.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:27pmBut yet, it is your “messiah” who has been illegally injecting our military into foreign wars all over the middle east while IGNORING the threat of nuclear weapons in the hands of the world’s primary terrorist nation! Just what kind of a fascist moron are you????
Report Post »g.prunty
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:07pmI really wish he and Allen King were running for president.
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:51pmLol!
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:03pmI like Rubio. He’s is more qualified to speak of foreign matters than our current president who would be emperor.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:50pmAnd to think, I actually voted for this neocon chicken little.
More Americans have died from falling meteorites than muslims, since 911.
Mosquito bites are more dangerous than Al Queda.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:57pm*More Americans have died ( IN AMERICA ) from falling meteorites than muslims, since 911.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:30pmHey idiot…how many of our troops have been killed by muslims in the last 11 years???? Or are you trying to say that our thousands of killed and wounded troops DON’T COUNT?????
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:30pmProbIemSoIver: Really? Tell that to the soldiers who were murdered at Ft, Hood.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:51pmProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:57pm
*More Americans have died ( IN AMERICA ) from falling meteorites than muslims, since 911.
Report Post » C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:30pm
Hey idiot…how many of our troops have been killed by muslims in the last 11 years???? Or are you trying to say that our thousands of killed and wounded troops DON’T COUNT?????
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The idiot is the one who didn’t read the correction.
@Don’tBotherme
You mean the AMERICAN shooter at fort Hood?
Report Post »Sorry that does not count.
ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:16pmBefore you come back with an American Muslim in our military does count, then your arguement would be the Patriot Act, NDAA, DHS and TSA are here to protect us from our own American Military Men and Women?
We have not had ONE DEATH of an AMERICAN on OUR SOIL by a “Taliban” or “Al Queda”
since 911.
You seriously think that these agencies could really stop a determined enemy?
If so, you need to lay off the medication.
I could sit here, and type for hours, ways to attack on a large scale, without using planes or trains or buses. Get real !!!
The threat of a Worldwide Caliphate Ideology is only an issue when the Muslims outnumber the infidels in America.
That is decades away.
Report Post »NineteenEighty4
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:49pmMore cries from war hawks and war profiteers. If coming onto ten years of conflict wasn’t enough, let’s go attack a nation that can and will fight back. Afghanistan and Iraq are not a wars, they are prolonged military conflicts. Iran will give us war, state-sponsored war. Is this what we want? More conflict will spell out doom for our economy and any hope of recovery.
The likes of McCain, Rubio or any other GOP hardliner will say Iran is our enemy. Blindly, many Americans eat it up. Iran hasn’t attempted to overthrow our government, establish several military bases on our borders, send attack drones over our skies or send computer viruses to undermine our government. That’s all been us. We’re the aggressor and then we wonder why they are “sworn enemies” of the United States. We’ve been undermining their government for 60+ years. We need a policy of non-interference. They won’t attack, unless attacked. No one will. An unprovoked act of war will mean utter destruction for those who order it. This type of talk from our government is very dangerous.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:59pmYou got it, bro.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:31pmAnother “blame America” fascist and his butt buddy…
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:55pmAnother Indoctrinated neocon, whose pea-brain thinks the the World‘s stongest military should be the world’s police.
I will check back with you soon, when that superpower is China or Russia, and see how you still feel about your F#@ked up Ideology.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 4:42amI happen to know how the government of Iran truly is. My father was born and raised in Iran, and I have more than 100 relatives there. If you do not believe that the hideous “government” of Iran is not a threat, stick your head in the sand like a good little ostrich. (This post was meant for some of the people on here who do not know how extremely dangerous this situation is.).
Report Post »AzThunder
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:32pmBetter than oblammer the pansy arse brat. The longer we wait, the worse the resolve will be.
Report Post »Trufreedom
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 11:40pm“oblammer the pansy arse brat”
You’re kidding right? We‘re involved in so many countries now it’s ridiculous, Uganda, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Pakistan, now we’re looking at Iran. How are we not the bad guy here? Obama is making Bush look soft on foreign policy, this guy is out of control, not to mention all the clamping down on US citizens. If there ever was a war mongering president it’s our current man on the throne.
What exactly are you looking for, all out war with every nation that happens to disagree with us?
Report Post »rochesterruler
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:14pmAs a registered republican for the last 30 years . I will not vote for a candidate that is talking war. I will vote for Obama or write in Ron Paul.Sorry These people ought to look at why the Iranians hate us in the first place.Start in 1913 with anglo persian oil company and then to 1953 and the overthrow of the Shah. We put in a puppet and a brutal police force the SAVAK. All because the Brits didn’t want to give them a fair deal on their oil.Like we gave the Saudis. 50/50 split.Think how we would feel if Canada or Mexico did that to us. We’d be just as pissed as them and probably blow them up as well.I’m very surprised Glenn has never mentioned this . But it would go against all the lies this government is telling us and the sheep are willing to believe.
Report Post »capnbrit
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:56pmRegistered Republican for 30 years and you would vote for Obama over speaking the truth about a terrorist country with eminent nuclear capability, huh? I think not, I smell a troll.
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:05pm@Rochesterruler
You are correct.
This video explains our history in the middle east and Why Bin Laden and Al Queda really attacked us.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQs5hoHW_Qc
C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:36pmYup, he STINKS of FASCIST TROLL… I guess the troll wishes everyone here to forget that his “messiah” had troops in Libya, the Air Force and Navy conducting air attacks in Yemen, and supports the terrorist group known as the Muslim Brotherhood which is working to convert Egypt into another Islamic Tyranny, while IGNORING the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program???? Definitely a TROLL.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:19pmWhen republicans hear or read something they dont like – they call it trollism and facism. Pathetic. These are people who are incapable of reason and so will be ignorant forever
Report Post »KidCharlemagne
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:24pmcapnbrit
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:56pm
over speaking the truth about a terrorist country with eminent nuclear capability, huh?
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It’s “imminent” (not “eminent”)……
…….and even that is a bunch of BS! (LOL):
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“Imminent Iran nuclear threat? A timeline of warnings since 1979.
Breathless predictions that the Islamic Republic will soon be at the brink of nuclear capability, or – worse – acquire an actual nuclear bomb, are not new.
For more than quarter of a century Western officials have claimed repeatedly that Iran is close to joining the nuclear club. Such a result is always declared “unacceptable” and a possible reason for military action, with “all options on the table” to prevent upsetting the Mideast strategic balance dominated by the US and Israel.
And yet, those predictions have time and again come and gone. This chronicle of past predictions lends historical perspective to today’s rhetoric about Iran.”
Report Post »http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/1108/Imminent-Iran-nuclear-threat-A-timeline-of-warnings-since-1979/Earliest-warnings-1979-84
supermansdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:39am@PROBLEM-MAKER
Thats funny, BinCamelturd himself said the main reason for attacking the US was because we are a Christian nation that had to be converted by force to Islam.
Report Post »rochesterruler
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 9:12amCaptbrit. Call me what you will . But i served under Ronald Reagan in the 1980‘s i wasn’t old enough to vote for him the first time but i voted for him the second time.George HW Bush next. When he lied and said read my lips no new taxes i voted for Ross Perot. Then Bob Dole George Bush 2 xs and John Mc Cain.When Obama came into office he has lied to us from the get go. I knew he would because he’s a politician. At first i was all for going into Iraq i wanted payback for 9/11 .Bush lost me when he bailed out the banks. and increased the department of education by 53%. Which Obama doubled in his first year.I went to tea party rallies because i know this country is going broke. So if you think we can keep on spending money on wars or building embassies in countries for a billion dollars . You’re a looney. I have also educated myself to the lies that this government has been hiding from us for years. Like the Persian Anglo Oil Company and why the muslims hate us in the first place.Get the hell out of all countries . Have floating military bases called aircraft carriers and stop giving any country taxpayers dollars. Let them kill each other off it’s not our business.If we don’t stop the spending we are doomed. It has to be across the board. We spend 53% of the worlds military budget and are now financing Chinas. Let other countries defend themselves and i will bet you that socialism crap will come to a screeching halt. But what do i know i’m just a troll . Ron Paul 2012 wri
Report Post »sgtbmedic
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:57pmThere is a saying “ Prepare for the worst Hope for the best” I think thats what he is saying. I really think he is to inexperienced to be VP but he is well spoken. I have been in the military all the way from 1975 and have 5 tours over there what he says is right the radical arab wing can not be reasoned with they will lie and cheat and do any thing to get their way. And believe me 75% of the people who dont believe this are either misguided have no experience or are just plan blind to facts. the other 25% are people who stick there heads in the sand. America has always had one glaring fault. Its memory is very short IE: WW2, Korea, after Vietnam. Those that forget history are doomed to repeat it.
Report Post »Captain77
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:25pmYou would think that remembering Korea and Vietnam we would have learned our lesson to mind our own damn business and to quit sending our young men to die for other nations. As a veteran, from a family of veterans who’s brother, father, and both grandfathers served, as well as 2 brother in laws still serving I know and understand the real weight of war. Iran is not our business! As Smedley D. Butler, Major General, US Marine Corps said, “There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights.” Please do not tell me that Iran is a threat to us. Should they attempt anything, we could turn their nation to glass and they know it. As for preventive war, General and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “When people speak to you about preventive war, you tell them to go and fight it! After my experience, I have come to hate war.” This war madness needs to stop! Wake the hell up!
Report Post »Soothsayer
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:38pmCaptain77.
Report Post »” Please do not tell me that Iran is a threat to us. Should they attempt anything, we could turn their nation to glass and they know it”
That is unless WE are the nation turned to glass first.
sgtbmedic
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:10pmCap 77
Report Post »Another one that just loves to throw the Nuclear option. Read your History I was not saying about Vietnam or Korea I was saying how we let ourselves fall into unpreparedness after conflicts like always. Had Japan not attacked us Germany would have been at our shores before we got into the war. I hate War, seen to much and suffered for it. but I would gladly fight again to keep ANYONE from having to use Nukes. I served in Europe during the cold war and that was the scariest time I ever served. Think about that before saying we can turn them to glass.
PaulHausser
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 8:15amHitler had ZERO intention of “invading the US”. I mean really these tired old post WW2 canards about Hitler are really just childish now.
Hitler’s battle was against Bolshevism. Yes many many Jews were leaders under Stalin’s Bolshevik tyranny. So what?
Bolshevism was brought over here in the 1950‘s and 60’s by Jewish emigrees. That is what you have running your country now.
Zionism is the other side of the same kosher coin.
Churchill wrote an essay Bolshevism and Zionism the Battle for the Jewish Soul way back in the late 1920′s.
Old Glen ought to man up and post it sometime
Report Post »KidCharlemagne
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:57pmI think we now know who James Madison was talking about during the Constitutional Convention of 1787:
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Report Post »“In time of actual war, great discretionary powers are constantly given to the Executive Magistrate. Constant apprehension of War, has the same tendency to render the head too large for the body. A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. The means of defence agst. foreign danger, have been always the instruments of tyranny at home. Among the Romans it was a standing maxim to excite a war, whenever a revolt was apprehended. Throughout all Europe, the armies kept up under the pretext of defending, have enslaved the people.”
-James Madison, Constitutional Convention, June 29, 1787
OperationNorthwoods
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:53pmIf you think we can just strike some underground bunkers and call it a day, you aren’t living in reality. It won’t end with just some airstrikes Rubio. What are your plans when Iran retaliates. Have you even thought about it?
Report Post »SaintzOfAk
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:05pmIsn’t this the same guy that just violated the Logan Act, a FELONY!. And why also is it that all of a sudden the media is pushing this guy down our throats?. I smell a wet fart here and it’s emanating from Rubios traitorous mouth. This guy is nothing more than a front mouthpiece for the NWO agenda. He WREAKS! of malfeasance and ineptitude. The Elites know that Regime change is necessary in the Islamic states in order for them to pull off their 1 world government. This guy is absolutely transparent and NOBODY should support his inept a$$. In fact he should be called out by his supporters for his CLEAR! violation of The Logan Act.
Report Post »gomerpile
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:06pmAh man. You’re right…we should just let them win.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:41pmYup, just more fascist trolls who are either using Ron Paul, or pacifism as an excuse (or false claims of violating unspecified laws) to vote for their “messiah”….These people are WHORES!
Report Post »SaintzOfAk
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:21pmGomer and C….you two fkn idiots between the two of you almost equate to a 3rd graders comprehension level Bwhahahaha what a couple of rogue bowl movements you two are…a pair made in a toilet bowl…A B C D E F G..H I J K and so on, you’ll get the hang of it someday LMAO.
Report Post »BilderbergBeck12
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:45pmWe sure as hell dont need anymore neocons like this guy running the country.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 9:43pmOr fascists trolls trying to spread their lies….
Report Post »whereareyourbrains
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:40pmGetting information that busses from Michigan with union workers are going to Wisconsin to vote.
Report Post »I know this has nothing to do with Rudio. 4 charter busses black and grey in color. ONe guy called from the bus and said they were handing out freebies like crazy on these busses. This is how Obama is going to win the election again. CHEAT. All kinds of Illinion plates are at the polls too. THey are desperate and desperate people do nasty things.
lukerw
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 7:39pmDah… Did someone think that Obama’s “we’ll talk it out to a peaceful conclusion” Policy would actually work with Nutsy Muslims?
Report Post »Captain77
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:27pmHow about we mind our own damn business policy? I’m all for that policy.
Report Post »tharpdevenport
Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:48pmYou can start at the local level with people, and we’ll manage the nation for you and make sure you get the liberty & freedom to come online and be a dunce.
Report Post »supermansdad
Posted on June 6, 2012 at 4:01am@Captain77
The “MYODB” policy is great! Problem is it dosnt work when you have a mad man at the wheel that wishes to see the world burn. It’s one thing to say, oh well, he’s driving a little faster than the speed limit and not wearing a seat belt, but it’s another to know the driver of a semi is off his meds and believes he can time travel if he gets the 18wheeler up to 88 MPH before he hits the school full of kids.
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