Comments on: Romney open to Iran 'bombardment'

By: Tom Dedham, Mass

Tom Dedham, Mass — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:17:17 +0000

You losers are taking one word as if he said "lets start the bombardment of Iran today".

It is an option that should be used as a last resort, last resort, last resort, there, that feels better.

But it should be put out there, so that they understand there will be conseqeunces to any dumb-ass actions by them.

Nothing "off the table" said out loud even with NO intent on actually doing it, acts as more of a deterrent than holding hands and singing Kumbya and sticking your heads in the sand (pun intended).

By: Henry Tucker, GA

Henry Tucker, GA — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:36:01 +0000

To all yall fired up liberals mad at Romney... Here are a few quotes for you:

HILLARY CLINTON – October 16, 2007

"Clinton said she would use unspecified incentives to encourage Iran to renounce sponsorship of terrorism and its desire for nuclear weapons, and to play a constructive role in stabilizing Iraq.

But she made clear she would use military action as a last resort to prevent Iran from obtaining atomic weapons."

BARACK OBAMA – October 13, 2007

"I think Iran understands what military threats we pose. You know, they're not surprised that we could strike them, and strike them hard," Obama said. "What we haven't suggested in any way is what advantages they would have in acting more responsibly in the region. That's been the missing ingredient."

Hell – we could quote every candidate (except for Kucinich and Rob Paul) with the SAME CNN headline. Yall libs just want to pile on Romney.

It's one of them fancy words... hypocrisy.

By: Chris, Middletown, CT

Chris, Middletown, CT — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:35:00 +0000

Henry
The left will not research the truth...afterall – they saw the Michael Moore and Al Gore movies....and they were all "accurate" – one side of the story is all thats ever needed...liberals...please use this as an example to research for yourself....

By: Peter, Wausau, WI

Peter, Wausau, WI — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:27:20 +0000

Hmmm... I'm currently a supporter of Fred Thompson... but perhaps I need to consider giving Gov. Romney a chance, since it seems he would be willing to do what needs to be done to protect America from Iran.

By: summus

summus — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:56:57 +0000

dear republicans,

Please choose Romney as your nominee.

By: ThirstyJon, Adelaide, SA, Australia (from U.S.A.)

ThirstyJon, Adelaide, SA, Australia (from U.S.A.) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:54:14 +0000

Pixie (and others): If you don't mind Iran having Nuclear Weapons you are missing something. Do you know what a Nuclear Weapon is or what it does? You haven't heard Ahmadinejad's railing against the U.S.? Who are we to tell Iran they cannot have Nukes? We are a people intent on protecting our families and children from Madmen with Nukes. Any candidate who is not willing to consider stopping Iran from getting Nukes, including a military option if necessary must not be President. ThirstyJon

By: ThirstyJon, Adelaide, SA, Australia (from U.S.A.)

ThirstyJon, Adelaide, SA, Australia (from U.S.A.) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:52:40 +0000

Pixie (and others):

If you don't mind Iran having Nuclear Weapons you are missing something. Do you know what a Nuclear Weapon is or what it does?

You haven't heard Ahmadinejad's railing against the U.S.?

Who are we to tell Iran they cannot have Nukes? We are a people intent on protecting our families and children from Madmen with Nukes.

Any candidate who is not willing to consider stopping Iran from getting Nukes, including a military option if necessary must not be President.

By: Ivan, Chicago, Illinois

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:10:43 +0000

I wonder how gung ho Mitt Romney would be to take military action if his five sons were in the military. Mitt Romney said his sons are serving the country by helping him run for the Presidency.

By: John, Syracuse

John, Syracuse — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:05:03 +0000

Mitt Romney has no experience in geopolitical issues. He "really can't lay it out exactly", not because he isn't trying, it is because he simply does not know what to do. It is called a lack of experience geopolitically and militarily! May be he should ask his bishop for advice, or the Prophet of his church?

By: Jeff, ROY UT

Jeff, ROY UT — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:15:06 +0000

New post so maybe CNN will post it?

By: Jeff, Roy, UT

Jeff, Roy, UT — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:07:08 +0000

By: Todd, SLC, UTAH

Todd, SLC, UTAH — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:00:27 +0000

Why do comments disappear from CNN blogs? I have notice on more than one occasion (however ironically on Mitt Romney blogs) that comments are there. Then within a few hours they are gone – this is strange

By: Sue, Michigan

Sue, Michigan — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:44:56 +0000

Well, at least the Romney fans know what they're voting for-MORE money down the tubes...and probably the start of WW111, just what Bushites want. Stop the madness! For a Christian country, we sure skip over the part that says "Love You Enemy," "treat others as you would be treated'" and turn the other cheek." As one of my Brethren bumper stickers reads "When Jesus said 'Love your Enemy, I don't think he meant to kill them."

By: ronnie knoxville ,tn

ronnie knoxville ,tn — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:18:16 +0000

it's get them before they get us. we're waaaaaaaaaaaaay too nice in this country. why, we even let Isalmic terrorist camps exist in the New York countryside (Islamburg). Of course we need to keep an eye on that little man in the members' only jacket. We may even need to invade his little world

By: Mike, Michigan

Mike, Michigan — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:16:02 +0000

Maybe we should just send a bunch of door-knockers over there to spread the word first.

By: simon,boston,ma

simon,boston,ma — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:21:04 +0000

First your kids to enlist in the army then we talk of war with Iran! Untill then, Romney just shut up and sit down coz you are not gonna be the president of united states!

By: Chris, FL

Chris, FL — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:14:28 +0000

I'll bombard your ass if you touch Iran. You need to present yourself and show proof. I DO NOT give you permission to attack Iran with OUR tax dollars. Period.

By: Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL

Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:07:56 +0000

The American people should be very afraid.
These morons are starting the campaign to invade Iran, and possible Cuba. They have obviously received word from God that they are to lead a new crusade of regime changes of all the worrisome countries. Before they finish we will need a draft and, God forbid, a tax increase.
Maybe some country will decide that the U.S. has WMDs and needs a regime change.

By: Allen, Ft. Worth, TX

Allen, Ft. Worth, TX — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:07:19 +0000

Hey Henry Tucker, Ga,

As if Fox News doesn't have your agenda.

Keep whining.

By: Ab, South River, NJ

Ab, South River, NJ — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:34:48 +0000

What's the genocide that Iran's committed exactly?
This is frankly ridiculous. The republican primary race has become a contest to see who could issue the most threats. Meanwhile, this Iran that we're so busy demonizing hasn't attacked anyone in centuries, while we have invaded 2 countries unprovoked twice in the past 6 years.
Who's the bigger threat again?

By: Justin, Ada, OK

Justin, Ada, OK — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:29:34 +0000

Didn't we learn anything from WWI and WWII? [Adolf] Ahmadinejad needs to know we won't stand idly by while he acquires nukes.

All options must be left on the table.

Romney is right.

By: Keith Lewis, MI

Keith Lewis, MI — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:28:51 +0000

Romney, Romney, Romney,

Do you know what the Book of Mormon says about starting wars, or taking "the first offense" by invading countries. Yeah, it's not good. Just, you know, one Mormon to another.

By: Karen,nj

Karen,nj — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:26:59 +0000

Romney is no better than Bush. Anyone who wants to start WW111 now that we have nuclear weapons is crazy. No one will win and we will wipe ourselves off the planet.

By: frank Honolulu HI

frank Honolulu HI — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:24:22 +0000

I don't think it's nice diplomacy to threaten other counties by telling them we will bomb them.

By: nobody

nobody — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:59:55 +0000

Bush the Christian
"I will kill you in the mane of GOD"

Bin Laden the Islamic
" I will kill you in the name of Allah"

Romney the Mormon
" I will kill you in the name of God"

Me the agnostic
" I'm not killing nobody"

Maybe we get rid of religion we get rid of war.

If these morons want to fight, put them in boxing gloves, put them in a cage, put it on pay per view and let them beat themselves to death. The winner can then go to church or synagoge and pray for the loser.

By: scary, this guy ny ny

scary, this guy ny ny — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:56:54 +0000

here´s a suggestion: mitt put about 20 grenades in your vest and fly to teheran, there´s your "bombardment".

By: John from America

John from America — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:35:18 +0000

Well it's hard to determine what Mitt will do since he changes his mind on positions on a daily basis. But, if the Mittster decides to attack yet another country (Iran) perhaps he could round up all those illegals put them in uniform and promise them citizenship if they fight the war for us. No problem about them actually getting citizenship, Mitt will simply change his mind!

And Henry the headlines don't change the message! The right wingnut does it all the time!

By: bill, east ridge, TN

bill, east ridge, TN — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:11:07 +0000

It's our nation that is a pariah thnks to Bush and it is Bush who should be indicted as a war criminal.

By: cecilia,manchester, NH

cecilia,manchester, NH — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:05:29 +0000

This guy just insulted Obama the other day! I could not imagine he can do that while he is at the peak of his campaign and that is enough reason not to vote for him. I will vote for Obama, he has what I need!

By: richy,boston,ma

richy,boston,ma — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:03:47 +0000

I say Go Obama!

By: repubbsbad

repubbsbad — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:59:29 +0000

my kids and grandkids your right they will not see there middle age life,with this nut.another war if hes elected,also all these repubbs are for war jumping to pull the trigger once there in office.

By: travis

travis — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:58:47 +0000

I don't understand how someone could NOT have these options on the table. That is what Romney is saying. The options are on the table. He is not trigger-happy. "strict economic and diplomatic sanctions" Please someone explain why military options should not be on the table???

By: Buggie, San Diego, CA

Buggie, San Diego, CA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:54:12 +0000

In keeping with Republican values, Mitt Romney suggests that we illegally attack yet another sovereign nation because they don’t do exactly as the Republicans say. That’s nice. Thank God that he has no chance of being elected…What a sad little clown.

But don’t worry Mr. Romney; as soon as we dump our failed President, failed Secretary of State and the rest of this tragic, failed administration along with our failed Republican mindset, we can get on with the business of diplomacy. Diplomacy is our only hope with Iran and it is the correct path to take. We, as Americans, should be a guiding light of progress for the world and not, as Republicans believe, a flame thrower of destruction.

By: Matt, Chicago

Matt, Chicago — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:48:42 +0000

Hey Henry: What's inaccurate about the headline? "..open to bombardment" + his quote: "...number of options from blockade to bombardment." Keep on fighting the good fight against "liberal" CNN (the Multi-billion $ corp that airs Glenn Beck everynight.) People can criticize CNN for lots of things: particularly, unsubstantive + sensationis news. Liberal? uh. But hey, if perpetuating the myth of the "liberal media" helps feed your self-righteousness, keep it up buddy. Obviously you have nothing better to do. As for Romney + the rest of the Bomb Iran Now Candidates (R-All, except RP), I pray they're just pandering to the big contingent of social/political conservatives who apparently think it's very Christ-like to wage unprovoked attacks on foreign countries.

By: Paige M., Arlington, VA

Paige M., Arlington, VA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:43:31 +0000

The more this guy opens his mouth, the more ridiculous he sounds. He never makes sense. He says whatever he thinks will appeal to the base. It is very insincere and frankly, quite unnerving. I am so tired of Mitt Romney and his flip-flopping.

By: Jason, Austin Texas

Jason, Austin Texas — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:40:44 +0000

In response to Henry- "Romney against Iran having nuclear weapons" is not a headline. Is anyone FOR Iran having nuclear weapons? CNN is pointing out something important in the headline. When someone just casually suggests "bombardment" of Iran, it should be noticed.

By: DefendTheConstitution

DefendTheConstitution — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:37:46 +0000

The US Government is so corrupt and hell bent on military action for oil, Israel and war profiteering that it doesn't matter what the general population think. There is NO IMMINENT THREAT to the USA so WHY ARE WE INVADING OTHER NATIONS? Iraq was BS. Afghanistan was BS. We know this now so the only question is why do we put up with this crap any more?

The US Government has become the enemy. The media is useless. We The People need to band together and form our own independent government that adheres to the Constitution and not the interests of powerful lobby groups.

Get informed. Get politically active. Don't listen to the biased media.

By: DefendTheConstitution

DefendTheConstitution — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:36:30 +0000

Get informed. Get politically active. Don't listen to the biased media.

By: lucas,boston,ma

lucas,boston,ma — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:35:45 +0000

ya, and you put your sons in the military first. I remember one of his sons getting arrogant when being interviewed that he is happy he is not in IraQ. Now the father want military actions against Iran. So who is gonna go there?

By: Peter, miami

Peter, miami — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:33:09 +0000

now I know who NOT TO VOTE FOR

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:27:26 +0000

At the 10/19 Detroit debate, moderator Chris Matthews asked the contenders if they believed a future president possessed the the authority to attack Iran without Congressional approval.

Apparently unaware that the Constitution gives only Congress the power to declare war, the GOP candidates answered, by and large, yes. They could attack Iran, if it posed an imminent threat, without consulting the Congress.

Mitt Romney said he'd have to check with his lawyers. But he vowed to "take action necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons." By my recollection, all the rest of the candidates said pretty much the same thing.

Only Ron Paul, as has so often been the case in the debates, forcefully dissented. "Why don't we just open up the Constitution and read it!" said an exasperated Paul. "The idea that Iran is on the verge of an imminent attack is just preposterous!"

He summed up the foreign policy views of his competitors thusly: "This is just war propaganda!"

That is exactly what this ticker is regarding Iran, PROPAGANDA.

Ron Paul will start brining the troops home immediately.

We cannot go around the world forcing ourselves on the next enemy.

Come to your senses people.

War is Bad.
Your brother, sister, father, mother, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa, neice, nephew, husband and wife will DIE in war.

Ron Paul is the only hope for us.....

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

By: Gary, Boston USA

Gary, Boston USA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:24:41 +0000

Lest we forget.. the Iran of today is a product of US policy. Take some time and learn some history. The US had a direct hand in overthrowing Iran's leadership. Iran rebelled and overthrew that goon squad, and was replaced by an even stronger set of religious zealots. Then came the hostages. Then came the US, overthrowing the leadership of Iraq, sticking Saddam in power. Saddam then started a lengthy was with Iran, funded and backed by the USA.. including supplying chemical weapons technology to Iraq. Saddam then went wacko. Invaded Kuwait after the US was not clear to him that they would retribute (they likely wanted an excuse to take him out and let him invade). Then comes Iraq Gulf War #1. Bush#1 castrates Saddam, but leaves him in charge. Then comes 9/11. Here comes the fake intelligence. The invasion and occupation of Iraq. Now we wonder why Iran is pissed off, feels insecure, and has active weapons programs?

By: Scott,Tupelo,MS

Scott,Tupelo,MS — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:21:08 +0000

Pixie, It is nice to know that everyone in the south is not a igornant warmonger. Maybe one day the poorest part of the country will evenually come out of the deer woods and educate themselves on the republican party and figure out they just hide behind religion to get the votes from the people of the south. The republicans have only the wealthiest Americans interest in mind so that leaves a majority of the people in the south out.

By: Angela, Cleveland, OH

Angela, Cleveland, OH — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:14:03 +0000

And this the the "values" guy who critized Hiliary Clinton? What army is he planning on using? Bet it won't be one with his children in it, it never is.

By: Wayne, Greenville TX

Wayne, Greenville TX — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:12:09 +0000

Why don't they just send out teams of Mormon missionaries on bicycles? They seemed to have Las Vegas pretty well-covered when I lived there in 1994-95.

By: Mike, Palo Alto, CA

Mike, Palo Alto, CA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:10:42 +0000

Romney has a problem ... he has to pander to the religous right and now seems to have decided to pander to the neocons as well. The interesting question is: what can be believed about anything he says? A social moderate when he ran for Governor of Massachusetts, a liberal state, he has now positioned himself as hardcore religious right and hardcore neocon. If he really believes what he is now saying, he is very dangerous man ... a Bush with slicked back hair. Or if, as is more likely, he is just another political opportunist, we can recall the punch line of joke every man has heard: "We've already established what you are, we are just haggling over the price." Small wonder so many of us dipair over our politics.

By: Mark, Harrisburg, PA

Mark, Harrisburg, PA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:08:11 +0000

Pixie, Please make informed comments. Romney is not a "warmonger." Do a little research into his platform. I doubt you know little about him, besides what your hippy friends (hence your name Pixie) have said or what political pundits say on tv.

By: Jeff from Jersey

Jeff from Jersey — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:57:52 +0000

Winning the minds and hearts,one bomb at a time.Iraq should just be further proof that this credo will NEVER work.
There's no need for open,empty threats.Al that serves is to further fuel hatred of the United States and continue the "fear mongering" republican agenda that has been a catastrophic failure.Iran knows that option is always on the table.This is just a repeat of the Bush/Cheney legacy of death and destruction while our children don't get the education they deserve,our elderly are warehoused,our bridges,tunnels and roads collapse and health care is unaffordable.
This tactic can only work when the rest of the global community believes the threat is imminent and unites to stop it.This is just more fear mongering by republicans.9/11 campaigning under another guise.
The damage that our country and our people have suffered from the neglect is tantamount to a form of genocide.Bush should be indicted for homicidal neglect!

By: Cable King Pittsburgh PA

Cable King Pittsburgh PA — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:49:00 +0000

The Mittster oughta stick his saber somewhere where it can't rattle.

By: Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:48:34 +0000

Wow Romney the plastic man speaks again. What an idiot