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March 07, 2006
Fool Me Over and Over and Over and Over
Vice President Cheney threatened Iran today with "meaningful consequences" if it fails to cooperate with international efforts to curb its nuclear program."For our part, the United States is keeping all options on the table in addressing the irresponsible conduct of the regime," Cheney said in a speech to the pro-Israel lobby group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
This really shows the the distinct character of this regime: they have almost totally abandoned any pretense of caring about support or legitimacy... But, wait, here's one better, from John Bolton (also addressing AIPAC):
The Security Council will likely take a graduated approach to dealing with this issue, but it is critical that we use the Council to help mobilize international public opinion. Rest assured, though, we are not relying on the Security Council as the only tool in our toolbox to address this problem.
Ummm, so, the security council is a tool to mobilize global public opinion for our upcoming war? I guess that's what they mean by diplomacy these days. (This one reminds me of Madeline Albright's "we will behave multilaterally when we can and unilaterally when we must.")
Posted by zeynep at March 7, 2006 07:28 PM
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And I'm sure we'll get the same type of Albright-style b.s. once the tens to hundreds of thousands of casualties result: "it was worth the price." And no doubt Junior Caligula's mom won't worry "her beautiful mind" one bit. Nor will many Americans for that matter.
Posted by: James at March 8, 2006 11:21 PM