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Old 03-28-2008, 10:48 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by willravel
If he invades Iran as a function of his wanting to get more votes, he could start a cold war with China and Russia. I expect that someone will put the good of the species above votes. Obama and Hillary seem to. Actually, many of the former candidates with their eye on the Republican ticket wouldn't dare do this kind of pandering.

Should this be rewarded?
I understand what you're getting at, but they all tell their base what they want to hear. Saying what's needed to get elected, then not truly following-through is (historically) the most probable outcome. I don't expect any less from these three. It's a tough call.
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