News Is Romney's War Threat Against Iran Just a Political Move?

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Romney's potential threats of military action against Iran if it does not abandon its nuclear program have sparked significant debate. Many participants express concern that a war with Iran would be vastly different from previous conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, highlighting Iran's military capabilities and the risk of retaliation against U.S. civilians. The discussion also points out that both major political parties in the U.S. appear to be leaning toward military options, with Obama acknowledging that military action has not been ruled out. Critics argue that Romney's rhetoric mirrors past administrations' tactics, suggesting that it is more about garnering votes than presenting a viable foreign policy. The conversation touches on the geopolitical implications of a potential conflict, including the involvement of countries like China and Russia, which could complicate matters further. Participants emphasize the need for diplomacy and caution against the rush to war, reflecting a broader anxiety about escalating tensions in the Middle East and the potential for another protracted conflict.
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Can we put all pretensions aside for a second?

Romney and Obama both support the exact same policies on Iran (tough sanctions). There is no larger fundamental difference.

Except Romney is appealing to a crowd that hates Iran.
Obama is appealing to an anti-war crowd.
 
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jduster said:
Can we put all pretensions aside for a second?

Romney and Obama both support the exact same policies on Iran (tough sanctions). There is no larger fundamental difference.

Except Romney is appealing to a crowd that hates Iran.
Obama is appealing to an anti-war crowd.

What sanctions have we placed on Iran by the way?
 
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jduster said:
Can we put all pretensions aside for a second?

Romney and Obama both support the exact same policies on Iran (tough sanctions). There is no larger fundamental difference.

Except Romney is appealing to a crowd that hates Iran.
Obama is appealing to an anti-war crowd.
If you actually attempt to cite statements from the two on Iran in any kind of thorough way I think you'll find you are grossly mistaken about 'exact same' policies.
 

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