Comments on: Clinton: Edwards' Iran charge goes 'way too far' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sara, Ames, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172991 Sara, Ames, IA Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:02:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172991 "Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists…" ++++ More precisely, it's the ONLY thing that works! "Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists…"

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More precisely, it's the ONLY thing that works!

]]> By: A Voter in N.Y. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172644 A Voter in N.Y. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:36:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172644 Hillary said "I understand making outlandish political charges" What she failed to mention is she has honed the skill to an art. "The vast right wing conspiracy" The only thing that has gone "way too far" is Hillarys political career. But she does sell newspapers. Hillary said "I understand making outlandish political charges"

What she failed to mention is she has honed the skill to an art.
"The vast right wing conspiracy"

The only thing that has gone "way too far" is Hillarys political career.
But she does sell newspapers.

]]> By: Ron, Salem, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172573 Ron, Salem, MA Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:02:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-172573 I don't believe that by calling Irans Revolutionary Gaurd a terrorist organization caused them to change any part of their mission. I don't see the purpose for Cheney, and Bushs terrorist claims. When you call someone scum, how can you expect to communicate with any respect. Grow Up" *************** I don't necessarily agree with you assessment on the "terrorist" classification for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but I do totally agree with your statement and ramifications of name-calling. Bush haters have been using this tactic for years now and wonder with amazement why the political climate in Washington is so bad. DUH!!!! Yes, the Democrats should GROW UP!!!!!! I don't believe that by calling Irans Revolutionary Gaurd a terrorist organization caused them to change any part of their mission. I don't see the purpose for Cheney, and Bushs terrorist claims. When you call someone scum, how can you expect to communicate with any respect. Grow Up"

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I don't necessarily agree with you assessment on the "terrorist" classification for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but I do totally agree with your statement and ramifications of name-calling. Bush haters have been using this tactic for years now and wonder with amazement why the political climate in Washington is so bad. DUH!!!! Yes, the Democrats should GROW UP!!!!!!

]]> By: JohnGalt Sturgis, SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-171961 JohnGalt Sturgis, SD Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:23:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-171961 I don't believe that by calling Irans Revolutionary Gaurd a terrorist organization caused them to change any part of their mission. I don't see the purpose for Cheney, and Bushs terrorist claims. When you call someone scum, how can you expect to communicate with any respect. Grow Up. I don't believe that by calling Irans Revolutionary Gaurd a terrorist organization caused them to change any part of their mission. I don't see the purpose for Cheney, and Bushs terrorist claims. When you call someone scum, how can you expect to communicate with any respect. Grow Up.

]]> By: Ivan, Chicago, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-171347 Ivan, Chicago, Illinois Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:14:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-171347 So, John Edwards believes that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are not a terrorist organization. And he wants us to believe that if he was back in the Senate that he would have voted no. That's why Obama miss the vote, so he would not have to vote yes, along with Hillary. So, John Edwards believes that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards are not a terrorist organization.
And he wants us to believe that if he was back in the Senate that he would have voted no. That's why Obama miss the vote, so he would not have to vote yes, along with Hillary.

]]> By: Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170967 Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:56:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170967 The Realist qouted Clinton and McCain as follows: "Hillary Clinton: having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization,we've actually seen some changes in their behavior." John McCain: Iranians are "still sponsoring terrorist organizations," and "sending dangerous and lethal explosive devices into Iraq." Change? What change Hillary?? Posted By therealist : December 5, 2007 10:49 am WELL MR. REALIST--THE STRONG MESSAGE OUR SENATE SENT TO IRAN RE: THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARD--(ALONG WITH THE RECENT TROOP SURGE OF COURSE) APPEARS TO HAVE DECREASED THE IED'S AND INSURGENTS ENTERING IRAQ FROM IRAN. CERTAINLY THIS REDUCTION IS LIKELY TO INCREASED PRESENCE--AND THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS MULLAH GENERALS CONCERNS--THAT WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE SENATE "IN-LINE" ON THEIR POSITION THAT AND RESOLVE TO RETALIATE IF--THEIR WEAPONS AND PEOPLE CONTINUE KILLING OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ. MR. REALIST, THAT COULD HAVE HAD A LITTLE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. SO YES SIR--THE RESOLUTION MAY HAVE ADDED A GREAT BOOST TO THE CURRENT MILITARY SURGE IN AFFECTING THE IRQ TO REDUCE THEIR OPERATIONS IN IRAQ. IF THIS LOGIC ESCAPES YOU--CHECK OUT THE DAILY MILITARY BRIEFINGS FOR THE PAST 60 DAYS FROM IRAQ--NOTE A LITTLE DECREASE IN BORDER CROSSINGS, IEDS? HMMMM. The Realist qouted Clinton and McCain as follows: "Hillary Clinton: having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization,we've actually seen some changes in their behavior."

John McCain: Iranians are "still sponsoring terrorist organizations," and "sending dangerous and lethal explosive devices into Iraq."

Change? What change Hillary??

Posted By therealist : December 5, 2007 10:49 am

WELL MR. REALIST–THE STRONG MESSAGE OUR SENATE SENT TO IRAN RE: THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARD–(ALONG WITH THE RECENT TROOP SURGE OF COURSE) APPEARS TO HAVE DECREASED THE IED'S AND INSURGENTS ENTERING IRAQ FROM IRAN. CERTAINLY THIS REDUCTION IS LIKELY TO INCREASED PRESENCE–AND THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS MULLAH GENERALS CONCERNS–THAT WITH THE PRESIDENT AND THE SENATE "IN-LINE" ON THEIR POSITION THAT AND RESOLVE TO RETALIATE IF–THEIR WEAPONS AND PEOPLE CONTINUE KILLING OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ. MR. REALIST, THAT COULD HAVE HAD A LITTLE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. SO YES SIR–THE RESOLUTION MAY HAVE ADDED A GREAT BOOST TO THE CURRENT MILITARY SURGE IN AFFECTING THE IRQ TO REDUCE THEIR OPERATIONS IN IRAQ. IF THIS LOGIC ESCAPES YOU–CHECK OUT THE DAILY MILITARY BRIEFINGS FOR THE PAST 60 DAYS FROM IRAQ–NOTE A LITTLE DECREASE IN BORDER CROSSINGS, IEDS? HMMMM.

]]> By: Les, Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170517 Les, Boston, MA Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:21:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170517 "Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists..." Posted By Rob, Rochelle Park, New Jersey _____ Finally, a rational thought amongst the bloggers. If the NEI report is true, and indeed Iran did suspend its nuclear weapons program in 2003, isn't it entirely plausible that they did so after seeing the Coalition take military action against their neighor, Iraq because of Saddam's suspected WMD program. Iran may have actually blinked in 2003. Evidence indicates that Saddam wanted the World, and Iran specifically, to think they had WMDs. Could it be that wildly incompetent Bush eliminated a WMD arms race in the Middle East? "Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists..."

Posted By Rob, Rochelle Park, New Jersey

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Finally, a rational thought amongst the bloggers. If the NEI report is true, and indeed Iran did suspend its nuclear weapons program in 2003, isn't it entirely plausible that they did so after seeing the Coalition take military action against their neighor, Iraq because of Saddam's suspected WMD program. Iran may have actually blinked in 2003. Evidence indicates that Saddam wanted the World, and Iran specifically, to think they had WMDs. Could it be that wildly incompetent Bush eliminated a WMD arms race in the Middle East?

]]> By: Jessica M., El Paso, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170483 Jessica M., El Paso, Texas Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:41:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170483 CNN, How come you never ever put up my comments, I always see the same people here. CNN,
How come you never ever put up my comments, I always see the same people here.

]]> By: Jaik , chicago, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170240 Jaik , chicago, IL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:21:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-170240 Of course it is a vote towards a war authorization, Clinton is a Bush style republican , the triangulation thing worked foor Bill, for her its more like a way to have the GOP control both parties Of course it is a vote towards a war authorization, Clinton is a Bush style republican , the triangulation thing worked foor Bill, for her its more like a way to have the GOP control both parties

]]> By: PS, KC, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169931 PS, KC, MO Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:48:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169931 HRC calls Edwards' charge outlandish. Yet, isn't that basically the way the war in Iraq started? In fact, if you state that the army of a sovereign nation is a terrorist organization, that then extends to the government of that nation and you are, in principal, declaring war against that nation. Outlandish? I'd call it accurate. HRC calls Edwards' charge outlandish. Yet, isn't that basically the way the war in Iraq started?
In fact, if you state that the army of a sovereign nation is a terrorist organization, that then extends to the government of that nation and you are, in principal, declaring war against that nation.
Outlandish? I'd call it accurate.

]]> By: David, Dallas Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169903 David, Dallas Tx Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:35:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169903 NPR did some fact checking this morning, and experts repudiated Clinton's claim that the terrorist designation has caused any changes in Iranian Revolutionary Guard activities. Another expert pointed out that the terrorist designation has significantly hampered our diplomatic efforts with Iran. This unintended consequence shouldn’t come as a surprise--Clinton is the same candidate who said she wouldn't talk with Iran until they met preconditions--just like Bush and Cheney said. In fact, Clinton pretty much always votes to support Bush’s and Cheney’s foreign policy. Do we want another president who just doesn’t get international politics? NPR did some fact checking this morning, and experts repudiated Clinton's claim that the terrorist designation has caused any changes in Iranian Revolutionary Guard activities.

Another expert pointed out that the terrorist designation has significantly hampered our diplomatic efforts with Iran.

This unintended consequence shouldn’t come as a surprise–Clinton is the same candidate who said she wouldn't talk with Iran until they met preconditions–just like Bush and Cheney said.

In fact, Clinton pretty much always votes to support Bush’s and Cheney’s foreign policy.

Do we want another president who just doesn’t get international politics?

]]> By: Tom, Bellevue, Wa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169838 Tom, Bellevue, Wa Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:06:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169838 Hillary supported the Lieberman admendment which basically says Irans army is a terrorist org. That's no way to begin any diplomatic dialog in the direction of non-conflict - That's what I call a step toward war. The other democratic candidates are right to point that out to her. Whether war with Iran is good or bad, Clinton has to accept the fact that she's taking a step toward war. The good or bad debate can wait, but it is clear that's what she is after. And she can't get upset at Edwards for telling it like it is. Hillary supported the Lieberman admendment which basically says Irans army is a terrorist org. That's no way to begin any diplomatic dialog in the direction of non-conflict – That's what I call a step toward war. The other democratic candidates are right to point that out to her.

Whether war with Iran is good or bad, Clinton has to accept the fact that she's taking a step toward war. The good or bad debate can wait, but it is clear that's what she is after. And she can't get upset at Edwards for telling it like it is.

]]> By: Tom, Bellevue, Wa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169843 Tom, Bellevue, Wa Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:01:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169843 Hillary said during the debate that she has opposed a war with Iran for two years. Her votes say otherwise. Saying one thing and voting another is dishonest. Hillary said during the debate that she has opposed a war with Iran for two years.

Her votes say otherwise. Saying one thing and voting another is dishonest.

]]> By: pam Eugene, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169763 pam Eugene, OR Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:26:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169763 Edwards shouldn't be concerned about Clinton. She is going down. Edwards shouldn't be concerned about Clinton. She is going down.

]]> By: anne, nyc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169710 anne, nyc Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:08:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169710 From this hopefully H.Clinton needs to realize she has to explain what the vote means and is for. Part of being president is to make sure people understand what you are doing, and she fails at this time and time again. She needs to be able to explain this vote to people. She was hardly alone in it, the majority of Democratic senators voted for it, the minority against it, so it shouldn't be too hard for her to let this one be put to rest, I don't know why she struggles with this. From this hopefully H.Clinton needs to realize she has to explain what the vote means and is for. Part of being president is to make sure people understand what you are doing, and she fails at this time and time again. She needs to be able to explain this vote to people. She was hardly alone in it, the majority of Democratic senators voted for it, the minority against it, so it shouldn't be too hard for her to let this one be put to rest, I don't know why she struggles with this.

]]> By: Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169705 Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:06:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169705 Edwards has it right, and he has the vision and capacity to fight for middle class America and be a great President! Edwards has it right, and he has the vision and capacity to fight for middle class America and be a great President!

]]> By: FED up with Hillary bashing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169703 FED up with Hillary bashing Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:05:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169703 Does Oprah have stock in CNN? Is CNN afraid to post viewers opinions about Oprah’s support of obama? You will post any bogus attack on Hillary… That tells us you support show business selecting your president! Say what you will, the American people can see through biased election coverage... We are sick of hearing about obama bashing Hillary, why won’t you EVER cover his lack of experience? He missed important senate votes, yes, even the vote on war! His health plan does not cover everyone, he uses Hillary solutions and tweaks them to suit his opinion, his opinion is what Hillary has been saying for years, he has no voice of his own, he fails miserably when he is standing next to ANYOTHER candidate, He has only been a senator for 104 weeks? That is his experience Oprah is selling for the Presidency?? I don’t care how it is supposed to be perceived. It’s solely RACE motivated, as one person writes... Someone needs to tell Oprah she will not bye first lady, but barrack will certainly use your name and trash any credibility you has with American public! Does Oprah have stock in CNN? Is CNN afraid to post viewers opinions about Oprah’s support of obama? You will post any bogus attack on Hillary…

That tells us you support show business selecting your president!

Say what you will, the American people can see through biased election coverage...
We are sick of hearing about obama bashing Hillary, why won’t you EVER cover his lack of experience? He missed important senate votes, yes, even the vote on war! His health plan does not cover everyone, he uses Hillary solutions and tweaks them to suit his opinion, his opinion is what Hillary has been saying for years, he has no voice of his own, he fails miserably when he is standing next to ANYOTHER candidate, He has only been a senator for 104 weeks? That is his experience Oprah is selling for the Presidency?? I don’t care how it is supposed to be perceived. It’s solely RACE motivated, as one person writes...
Someone needs to tell Oprah she will not bye first lady, but barrack will certainly use your name and trash any credibility you has with American public!

]]> By: John Adkisson, Sacramento, caliifornia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169685 John Adkisson, Sacramento, caliifornia Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:59:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169685 This story is a testament to the value of retail politics in Iowa. Two presidential candidates running into the same student in one month would never happen anywhere else. In such an intimate political atmosphere, astute voters will catch a phony every time. Despite soaring poll numbers, Senator Clinton is losing to the more authentic Senator Obama. This story is a testament to the value of retail politics in Iowa. Two presidential candidates running into the same student in one month would never happen anywhere else.

In such an intimate political atmosphere, astute voters will
catch a phony every time. Despite soaring poll numbers, Senator Clinton is losing to the more authentic Senator Obama.

]]> By: Jerome Powers NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169665 Jerome Powers NH Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:52:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169665 Is there any OTHER politicians running for President?? To hear the media, its only CLINTON, are the good ole boys saints???I think not, take a good look at obama and his lack of experience and that “FACT” that he doesn’t even show up to vote in the senate as a new senator, But bashes his opponents for doing their job. These guys are discrediting themselves day by day with these constant biased attacks on Hillary solely because they are in fear of losing to the best qualified woman! Anyone who can with stand all these months of bogus boy attacks since this election started, definitely shows just how strong and that she “is” most educated, qualified and outstanding candidate suited to be Commander in Chief! As an educated black man and woman, my wife and I have decided Clinton is the only choice! You blew it barrack, especially since hiring oprah, she has no credibility to campaign for a black president, her support will appear race motivated and that’s turns ALL voters and TV show viewers off! Is there any OTHER politicians running for President?? To hear the media, its only CLINTON, are the good ole boys saints???I think not, take a good look at obama and his lack of experience and that “FACT” that he doesn’t even show up to vote in the senate as a new senator, But bashes his opponents for doing their job. These guys are discrediting themselves day by day with these constant biased attacks on Hillary solely because they are in fear of losing to the best qualified woman!
Anyone who can with stand all these months of bogus boy attacks since this election started, definitely shows just how strong and that she “is” most educated, qualified and outstanding candidate suited to be Commander in Chief!
As an educated black man and woman, my wife and I have decided Clinton is the only choice! You blew it barrack, especially since hiring oprah, she has no credibility to campaign for a black president, her support will appear race motivated and that’s turns ALL voters and TV show viewers off!

]]> By: Oscar, Rio Vista CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169657 Oscar, Rio Vista CA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:49:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169657 John Edwards is right to raise a red flag about Clinton's vote. Everyone and their uncle knows exactly what Bush & Co. are up to. Thank goodness Congress demanded that intelligent report because if they didn't we would be starting a war with them next year... thanks to all the democrats who voted "Yes" on the resolution. Hilary Clinton should NOT be the emocratic nominee. She keeps harping on about her experience, but as we have all seen, her actions speak louder than words. She is not good for this country because her experience consists of nothing but fights against republicans. This country will continue to be divided for another 4yrs. Is that what we want? John Edwards is right to raise a red flag about Clinton's vote. Everyone and their uncle knows exactly what Bush & Co. are up to. Thank goodness Congress demanded that intelligent report because if they didn't we would be starting a war with them next year... thanks to all the democrats who voted "Yes" on the resolution.

Hilary Clinton should NOT be the emocratic nominee. She keeps harping on about her experience, but as we have all seen, her actions speak louder than words. She is not good for this country because her experience consists of nothing but fights against republicans. This country will continue to be divided for another 4yrs. Is that what we want?

]]> By: Billy J Austin, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169640 Billy J Austin, Tx Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:45:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169640 <b>Edwards is right!</b> Right about using rhetoric as diplomacy, that is basically saber rattling. Right about Hill being a shill for the machine. Right about lobbyist. and.. <b>Right for the job of our next president.</b> Edwards is right! Right about using rhetoric as diplomacy, that is basically saber rattling. Right about Hill being a shill for the machine. Right about lobbyist. and..

Right for the job of our next president.

]]> By: William Z. Ft. Lauderdale, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169638 William Z. Ft. Lauderdale, FL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:44:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169638 Edward's charge simply has no basis in fact. The further he gets behind (in the polls) the more he leaves the truth! You can take the lawyer out of the courtroom but..etc. etc. As for you Hilary bashers..WAKE UP to the reality that O'bama & Edwards simply don't have what it takes to win a national election... & Hilary does. The LAST thing I want is another Republican in the White House! Have you HEARD what ALL of them have said in the recent Republican debates? It's downright scary! They're All Bush clones! Edward's charge simply has no basis in fact. The further he gets behind (in the polls) the more he leaves the truth! You can take the lawyer out of the courtroom but..etc. etc.
As for you Hilary bashers..WAKE UP to the reality that O'bama & Edwards simply don't have what it takes to win a national election... & Hilary does. The LAST thing I want is another Republican in the White House! Have you HEARD what ALL of them have said in the recent Republican debates? It's downright scary! They're All Bush clones!

]]> By: Cliff,Baltimore MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169613 Cliff,Baltimore MD Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:33:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169613 Again this is the "experience" we cotinue to hear about. HRC you failed to provide healthcare reform as first lady even though you had a democratic president, senate, and house. You promised the people of up-state new york 200,000 new jobs (lied), the first major foreign policy decision you failed (also failed to read the intel to justify the war) and now you failed on Iran. Am I suppose to feel safe with you in office? Yes, HRC you have the numerical experience but you judgement is flawed and your capacity to lead it absent and becoming apparent to the American people. Give me Obama 08' Again this is the "experience" we cotinue to hear about. HRC you failed to provide healthcare reform as first lady even though you had a democratic president, senate, and house. You promised the people of up-state new york 200,000 new jobs (lied), the first major foreign policy decision you failed (also failed to read the intel to justify the war) and now you failed on Iran. Am I suppose to feel safe with you in office? Yes, HRC you have the numerical experience but you judgement is flawed and your capacity to lead it absent and becoming apparent to the American people. Give me Obama 08'

]]> By: David VanWilliams Tallahassee, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169608 David VanWilliams Tallahassee, Florida Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:30:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169608 Mrs. Clinton is on Point. She is living her options open. I'm a Veteran and I SUPPORT!! She is exactly what the Country Needs!! I am not a Hawk on Going to War, I do regcognize WE must be prepared to maintain a Stong National Defense!! Mrs. Clinton is brilliant in Voting the way that she has and maintained her position for Peace in Iraq and Bringing OUR American TROOPS HOME!! Thanks For The Opportunity To Comment!! Mrs. Clinton is on Point. She is living her options open. I'm a Veteran and I SUPPORT!! She is exactly what the Country Needs!! I am not a Hawk on Going to War, I do regcognize WE must be prepared to maintain a Stong National Defense!! Mrs. Clinton is brilliant in Voting the way that she has and maintained her position for Peace in Iraq and Bringing OUR American TROOPS HOME!! Thanks For The Opportunity To Comment!!

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169569 Terry, Lakeland, FL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:18:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169569 The Iran Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist organization, the vote was the right one, it's time for the leftwingers to get off their high horse and live in the real world...if they can find it. The Iran Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist organization, the vote was the right one, it's time for the leftwingers to get off their high horse and live in the real world...if they can find it.

]]> By: NP- NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169567 NP- NYC Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:17:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169567 "we've actually seen some changes in their behavior." That's exactly how you should have someone change their behavior.. Global politics are not as simple trying to tell your kids who may listen your lovely words. All those who think of her as war lady...listen... Dems will never favor war. She can not make those decisions on her own. We vote for a policy that is supported by a group of party. Obama would not make it as a great president. Imagine him next to Ahmadinejad. I am sure he will be nervous for his experience. Those who don’t know who neighbors Iran on the west and south east need not to look at political news. Watch the entertainment section. "we've actually seen some changes in their behavior."
That's exactly how you should have someone change their behavior.. Global politics are not as simple trying to tell your kids who may listen your lovely words.

All those who think of her as war lady...listen... Dems will never favor war. She can not make those decisions on her own. We vote for a policy that is supported by a group of party.

Obama would not make it as a great president. Imagine him next to Ahmadinejad. I am sure he will be nervous for his experience.

Those who don’t know who neighbors Iran on the west and south east need not to look at political news. Watch the entertainment section.

]]> By: Tom W - Dedham, Mass http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169549 Tom W - Dedham, Mass Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:06:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169549 Why does this stay on top while negative Clinton stories are newer and below this? Biden is far superior to "her" based on REAL EXPERIENCE and frankly forgot more than she knows is exactly right here as is Edwards. Why does this stay on top while negative Clinton stories are newer and below this?

Biden is far superior to "her" based on REAL EXPERIENCE and frankly forgot more than she knows is exactly right here as is Edwards.

]]> By: Marty, Sacramento CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169546 Marty, Sacramento CA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:05:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169546 I mostly like both Hillary and Edwards alike, but man... Hillary has got to lay off this Iran stuff. I don't care if she's trying to straddle the center in order to gain support from both sides of the spectrum - I think it's safe to say that nobody wants another war, period. Edwards was right to point that out. I mostly like both Hillary and Edwards alike, but man... Hillary has got to lay off this Iran stuff.

I don't care if she's trying to straddle the center in order to gain support from both sides of the spectrum – I think it's safe to say that nobody wants another war, period. Edwards was right to point that out.

]]> By: Heather, Chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169522 Heather, Chicago IL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:55:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169522 I love how "Senator" Obama conveniently manages to miss all of the important senate votes, and then takes the opportunity to condemn his peers for actually making decisions. I might actually believe all of his high and mighty rhetoric if he had actually voted on the things he loves to condemn others for supporting... What's more important? Voting for someone who talks a good game, or voting for someone who walks it as well? I love how "Senator" Obama conveniently manages to miss all of the important senate votes, and then takes the opportunity to condemn his peers for actually making decisions. I might actually believe all of his high and mighty rhetoric if he had actually voted on the things he loves to condemn others for supporting... What's more important? Voting for someone who talks a good game, or voting for someone who walks it as well?

]]> By: Oscar, Miami, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169516 Oscar, Miami, FL Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:51:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169516 Please Hillary, own up. You are a neo-lib that has their strings pulled by the same military-industrial complex as does Bush. You'll always act like you are against war but your actions are deviously opposite. Please Hillary, own up. You are a neo-lib that has their strings pulled by the same military-industrial complex as does Bush. You'll always act like you are against war but your actions are deviously opposite.

]]> By: therealist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169511 therealist Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:49:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169511 Hillary Clinton: having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization,we've actually seen some changes in their behavior. John McCain: Iranians are "still sponsoring terrorist organizations," and "sending dangerous and lethal explosive devices into Iraq." Change? What change Hillary?? Hillary Clinton: having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization,we've actually seen some changes in their behavior.

John McCain: Iranians are "still sponsoring terrorist organizations," and "sending dangerous and lethal explosive devices into Iraq."

Change? What change Hillary??

]]> By: Rob, Rochelle Park, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169510 Rob, Rochelle Park, New Jersey Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:49:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169510 This NIE will be used by the Iranians as propaganda against the west and the dopey Democracts against George Bush. The terrorists know how to manipulate the news with the Democrats help as long as it makes the President look bad. The best line I heard was Hill's: "In fact, having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, we've actually seen some changes in their behavior. Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists. Hillary is the only one who shows just a little bit of sense about the war on terror. What a sad commentary about todays democrat party This NIE will be used by the Iranians as propaganda against the west and the dopey Democracts against George Bush. The terrorists know how to manipulate the news with the Democrats help as long as it makes the President look bad.

The best line I heard was Hill's:

"In fact, having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, we've actually seen some changes in their behavior.

Imagine that, getting tough actually does work with these terrorists. Hillary is the only one who shows just a little bit of sense about the war on terror. What a sad commentary about todays democrat party

]]> By: Wynter, Loudon, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169501 Wynter, Loudon, NH Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:45:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169501 The squabble over the Revolutionary Guard vote was petty politics at its worst. Here you have Dodd and Biden playing the anti-war position that they have always taken. But then you have Edwards who is trying to weasel a political point on the vote along with the Obama whom "ducked" voting either way. At least Clinton voted for the terrorist label for the right reasons. I applaud Dodd and Biden for sticking to their anti-war guns and Clinton for voting for diplomacy pressure on Iran. I find Edwards annoying as he tries to play up something that is simply NOT there. And Obama, shame on him for not even voting when he easily could have! We don't need Edwards hype, we need truth. And we need someone that will vote on the tough issues, not give excuses like Obama did and be out of town when the important votes come up. Telling it like I see it, Wynter The squabble over the Revolutionary Guard vote was petty politics at its worst. Here you have Dodd and Biden playing the anti-war position that they have always taken. But then you have Edwards who is trying to weasel a political point on the vote along with the Obama whom "ducked" voting either way. At least Clinton voted for the terrorist label for the right reasons.

I applaud Dodd and Biden for sticking to their anti-war guns and Clinton for voting for diplomacy pressure on Iran. I find Edwards annoying as he tries to play up something that is simply NOT there. And Obama, shame on him for not even voting when he easily could have!

We don't need Edwards hype, we need truth. And we need someone that will vote on the tough issues, not give excuses like Obama did and be out of town when the important votes come up.

Telling it like I see it,
Wynter

]]> By: Tom Stiyer, Beltsville, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169496 Tom Stiyer, Beltsville, MD Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:42:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169496 Due to the media adding an extra year to the 2008 Presidential Election Campaign, the candidates have way too much coverage and since the media are not interested in educating, only entertaining, too few substantive ideas make the news. Both the members of the media and the candidates are cannibals like sharks where the first to emerge from their egg eat all the others. Anyone in the lead is immediately made a target to be taken down. In their greed to be the nominee, the candidates have shown themselves to be ruthless rather than honorable; going for cheap personal attacks instead of debating important issues. I used to think that Edwards and Obama had something of worth to offer America. The Senators campaigning should be back at work in the Senate, using their skills in oratory and debate to try to pass some meaningful legislation that will pull us out of the Republican mess in which we are mired or at least shed more light upon important issues. Performing their duties and explaining the process, while giving them a bit of dignity, would also give them an opportunity to educate the citizenry; the majority of which has little grasp of history or civics. I sure hope that elected officials are not drawing their pay while not working. Due to the media adding an extra year to the 2008 Presidential Election Campaign, the candidates have way too much coverage and since the media are not interested in educating, only entertaining, too few substantive ideas make the news. Both the members of the media and the candidates are cannibals like sharks where the first to emerge from their egg eat all the others. Anyone in the lead is immediately made a target to be taken down. In their greed to be the nominee, the candidates have shown themselves to be ruthless rather than honorable; going for cheap personal attacks instead of debating important issues. I used to think that Edwards and Obama had something of worth to offer America. The Senators campaigning should be back at work in the Senate, using their skills in oratory and debate to try to pass some meaningful legislation that will pull us out of the Republican mess in which we are mired or at least shed more light upon important issues. Performing their duties and explaining the process, while giving them a bit of dignity, would also give them an opportunity to educate the citizenry; the majority of which has little grasp of history or civics. I sure hope that elected officials are not drawing their pay while not working.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169495 Anonymous Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:42:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169495 Clinton voted to give Bush striking rights even though Iran stopped building the bomb in 2003. Hillary is Bush lite.. Clinton voted to give Bush striking rights even though Iran stopped building the bomb in 2003. Hillary is Bush lite..

]]> By: Andy J, Upstate NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169486 Andy J, Upstate NY Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:39:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169486 I love it when Clinton cries and complains. Talk about showing your true colors. What happens when a world leader insults Hillary or America? Will she whine and complain like she does now? If Hillary is such a strong woman, why does she complain so much? And if she's such a great woman, how come Billy boy was looking pretty much every place but home to fulfill his "desires"? Shes just another power hungry politician. I love it when Clinton cries and complains. Talk about showing your true colors. What happens when a world leader insults Hillary or America? Will she whine and complain like she does now?

If Hillary is such a strong woman, why does she complain so much? And if she's such a great woman, how come Billy boy was looking pretty much every place but home to fulfill his "desires"?
Shes just another power hungry politician.

]]> By: Richard Staniszewski, Fayetteville GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169484 Richard Staniszewski, Fayetteville GA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:38:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169484 A great example of a typical Hillary Clinton WAAAAAAAAH..... factor response. She consistently whines about being attacked by her opponents rather than directly addressing the issues. Hillary, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the fire!! Hillary supporters need to find her a waambulance before it's too late... A great example of a typical Hillary Clinton WAAAAAAAAH..... factor response. She consistently whines about being attacked by her opponents rather than directly addressing the issues. Hillary, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the fire!! Hillary supporters need to find her a waambulance before it's too late...

]]> By: Paua, des moine, iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169479 Paua, des moine, iowa Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:36:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169479 Edwards just getting desperate as the caucuses and primaries get near, and play dirty tricks like obama. Both edwards and obama cannot win on experiences and their political issues. They are simply immature. Hillary 08. Edwards just getting desperate as the caucuses and primaries get near, and play dirty tricks like obama.

Both edwards and obama cannot win on experiences and their political issues. They are simply immature.

Hillary 08.

]]> By: Mike S., New Orleans, Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169475 Mike S., New Orleans, Louisiana Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:35:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169475 I think Hillary's poll numbers are declining at the same rate as my respect for her. Does she really think being a rubber stamp for Bush and Cheney will get her the keys to the White House? Bush's cowboy rhetoric has led to nothing but foreign policy disasters. What in the he// is our congress doing passing legislation to brand people with names? I think Hillary's poll numbers are declining at the same rate as my respect for her.

Does she really think being a rubber stamp for Bush and Cheney will get her the keys to the White House?

Bush's cowboy rhetoric has led to nothing but foreign policy disasters. What in the he// is our congress doing passing legislation to brand people with names?

]]> By: Jim Mosier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169456 Jim Mosier Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:22:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169456 Most of you don't remember an uplifting period of American history known as "Camelot." For those that do, an Edwards vote is the answer. For those who are enjoying today's politics of fear-a vote for Clinton will insure you get your fair share of more doom and gloom. If GM can reinvent itself, maybe our government should as well. Most of you don't remember an uplifting period of American history known as "Camelot." For those that do, an Edwards vote is the answer. For those who are enjoying today's politics of fear-a vote for Clinton will insure you get your fair share of more doom and gloom. If GM can reinvent itself, maybe our government should as well.

]]> By: Walt, Belton, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169450 Walt, Belton, TX Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:20:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169450 I put Hillary and Biden in the same basket. Neither has served their country in uniform and neither would have the guts to do so. That seems to be the case with the other losers also, on both sides of the aisle. All these folks call living off the largesse of the American public as public service. What a crock! They're not serving, they're reaping the harvest. Why can't we have the opportunity to elect someone who knows what it means to put your life on the line for your country? There's only one I see at this go-around and that's John McCain, a true American hero and he's going to be my vote. I put Hillary and Biden in the same basket. Neither has served their country in uniform and neither would have the guts to do so. That seems to be the case with the other losers also, on both sides of the aisle.

All these folks call living off the largesse of the American public as public service. What a crock! They're not serving, they're reaping the harvest.

Why can't we have the opportunity to elect someone who knows what it means to put your life on the line for your country? There's only one I see at this go-around and that's John McCain, a true American hero and he's going to be my vote.

]]> By: Lawrence George, Poquoson VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169446 Lawrence George, Poquoson VA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:19:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169446 Again Hillary Clinton is playing the little girl routine but still wants to be seen as tough on the issues. Well first she needs to take a stance on the issues and not waffle about everything from her Iran vote to licenses to illegal immigrants. Hillary Clinton is truly the worst thing that could happen to this country, but we will let the Amercian voters decide that. I call it the 'dumbing of America.' Again Hillary Clinton is playing the little girl routine but still wants to be seen as tough on the issues. Well first she needs to take a stance on the issues and not waffle about everything from her Iran vote to licenses to illegal immigrants. Hillary Clinton is truly the worst thing that could happen to this country, but we will let the Amercian voters decide that. I call it the 'dumbing of America.'

]]> By: Clayton St.louis, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169444 Clayton St.louis, Missouri Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:19:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169444 Of your course your going to be criticized by the way you vote. If she was that worried about it she should not have labeled the revolutionary guard as a terrorist organization. Of your course your going to be criticized by the way you vote. If she was that worried about it she should not have labeled the revolutionary guard as a terrorist organization.

]]> By: Caroline, Wakefield, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169436 Caroline, Wakefield, MA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:16:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169436 What does it mean that Barack Obama "missed the Senate vote" ?? What does it mean that Barack Obama "missed the Senate vote" ??

]]> By: John New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169431 John New York Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:15:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169431 What would Vince Foster say if he were alive today? What would Vince Foster say if he were alive today?

]]> By: Ken, Austin TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169430 Ken, Austin TX Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:14:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169430 So let me get this right...Hillary can make as many "outlandish" statements against Barack as she feels necessary but as soon as someone fires at her she states that they went "way too far". She is such a flip-flop. If it wasn't for her last name being Clinton she wouldn't get half the attention she is getting. So let me get this right...Hillary can make as many "outlandish" statements against Barack as she feels necessary but as soon as someone fires at her she states that they went "way too far". She is such a flip-flop. If it wasn't for her last name being Clinton she wouldn't get half the attention she is getting.

]]> By: Robert Nicholson, Richmond, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169423 Robert Nicholson, Richmond, VA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:10:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169423 I am getting very tired of Senator Clinton's whining every time someone takes issue with her positions. If you declare the Iranian army a terrorist group and we are at war with terror, you are a very short step from declaring war on Iran. This is what John Edwards said and, as is usually the case, he is correct. I am getting very tired of Senator Clinton's whining every time someone takes issue with her positions. If you declare the Iranian army a terrorist group and we are at war with terror, you are a very short step from declaring war on Iran. This is what John Edwards said and, as is usually the case, he is correct.

]]> By: JB Hull, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169418 JB Hull, IA Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:08:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169418 "In fact, having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, we've actually seen some changes in their behavior." I'm sorry, but I just don't see how labelling another country's military "terrorists" would accomplish anything but increasing tensions between the nations... this just seems like bad (naive?) policy to me... how would we feel if another government officially labeled all our military personel "terrorists?" "In fact, having designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, we've actually seen some changes in their behavior."

I'm sorry, but I just don't see how labelling another country's military "terrorists" would accomplish anything but increasing tensions between the nations... this just seems like bad (naive?) policy to me... how would we feel if another government officially labeled all our military personel "terrorists?"

]]> By: Lee, Mays Landing, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169417 Lee, Mays Landing, New Jersey Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:07:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169417 Okay, giving Bush a blank check (that he misused) over Iraq was bad but given all the lies Bush/Rove/Fox News was pumpinp out at the time, you can say some were misled. But after being burned so badly by Bush once, there is no excuse for handing Bush more blank checks for disaterous misadventures. Hillary Clinton, as well as every other politician who supported it, deserves every bit of criticism. They need to hammer at this issue more and more. Okay, giving Bush a blank check (that he misused) over Iraq was bad but given all the lies Bush/Rove/Fox News was pumpinp out at the time, you can say some were misled. But after being burned so badly by Bush once, there is no excuse for handing Bush more blank checks for disaterous misadventures. Hillary Clinton, as well as every other politician who supported it, deserves every bit of criticism. They need to hammer at this issue more and more.

]]> By: Jimenez - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169411 Jimenez - Texas Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:01:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/05/clinton-edwards-iran-charge-goes-way-too-far/#comment-169411 Clinton shouldn't be concerned about Edwards He is going down. Clinton shouldn't be concerned about Edwards He is going down.

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