Does anyone care? Do you care? The media doesn’t seem to care. Frontpage Magazine mentions what’s going on there, in case you’re interested.

In short, Iran is preparing to make attacks against citizens in Iraq. I know, I know, Iran and Iraq have been at war, it seems, for centuries. Whatever. However, right now, America has taken responsibility for the people of Iraq. And Iran is openly announcing that it is going to attack the nation of Iraq.

While we’re endlessly entangled in this war on terror, this could be a good thing — in a strange way. If the United States wanted to really show the world we’re serious about freedom, they should shift some American troops into the area. We shouldn’t do it in secret, we should make a lot of noise and make announcements. We should be open and clear. America should announce to the United Nations that America and the United Nations mission in Iraq will move to protect the citizens of Iraq against foreign aggression. We should inform the representatives of Iran that any actions taken against Iraq and the troops there will be considered an open and overt act of war. And then we should move troops there.

Then Iran will be faced with a clear option: attack America or shut up. I don’t know which option Madman I’mADinnerJacket will take. He will certainly “lose face” if he backs down. However, if he continues, he will risk open war. And this is the part that could be a good thing (again, in a strange way).

I’m all for peace. I really, seriously, want peace. But I do believe in defensive war. Right now we’re at war with a religion (and won’t admit it). We’re at war with questionable people. We’re at war with a ill-defined enemy. If Iran attacks American troops, it will give us a very clear target. We won’t have to worry about “ununiformed” combatants — they will be open and clear targets. That’s what our military needs right now — clear direction and targets.

So while I don’t want war, ever — America has the chance to rid the world of an evil dictator if that dictator decides to attack us openly. And if the people of Iran don’t want to be killed, perhaps they should shut their “leader” up.

Said Ogre @ 6:21 am | Permalink   

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