D.J. McGuire opens up with both barrels on Jim Webb’s idea of bringing in Syria and Iraq into negotiations for “peace”:
I’ll address each “outcome” in turn.
First, whether this “overarching diplomatic solution” will “enable us to withdraw our combat troops from Iraq over time” should not be as important as whether or not those combat troops will have defeated the enemy and prevented Iraq from become a terrorist base. Secondly, giving the Khomeinists de facto control over the entire northern Middle East could lead to many things, such as Hezbollah seizing control of Lebanon, a possible war against Israel, or Sunni Arab dictators looking to “nuke up” in reaction. I would hardly call any of these “regional stability.” Third, how does one “fight international terrorism more effectively” by making deals with the most prolific supporter of terrorism in the Middle East? Lastly, if by “our broad strategic interests around the world,” the Senator is referring to Communist China, he may want to look at these posts first.
Of course, it’s always better to remind folks in images…