Friday, January 27, 2012

Is President Obama Right To Fight 'One War At A Time'?

Photo by Pete Souza

GOP Candidates Are Wrong To Urge A Second Front War In Iran -- Bruce Riedel, Daily Beast/Newsweek

Obama is catching heat for not doubling down on Iran and Afghanistan at the same time, but if he is wise he will heed Lincoln’s advice to fight ‘one war at a time.’

The top Republican presidential candidates are trying to out-tough each other on Iran, calling President Obama too weak and threatening to use force. The prospect of war with Iran is usually discussed in isolation from the war we are already fighting in Afghanistan. That’s a big mistake, taking on a second war before finishing the one you’re in is a recipe for two disasters.

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My Comment:
OK ... President Obama has the right to fight one war at a time .... sure .... and I wish it was true .... but .... unfortunately .... our enemies have a different point of view.

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