Reply #17: Yes there were plenty of opportunities to question the [View All]

administration about their position and language on Iran. And I remember you posting that petition several times and having at least one conversation with you about the need to curtail the push for war on Iran. There was never very much discussion even here at DU, too much attention being paid to the current war and not enough on stopping the next aggression :(

So while I'm happy that other candidates are speaking out now, I also feel that some damage has been done with regard to sentiment on Iran. There were some people that just let the marketing continue.

Even now the talk is more an attack on another candidate instead of pushing back on the administration IMO. It would be funny if the topic were not so serious.

Clark, Kucinich and Tom :) have been the leaders on this issue.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3645723&mesg_id=3645791

That's great, but where has he been on this issue for the last couple of years while the administration and media have been turning public sentiment towards a war with Iran. Is it safe now that others have paved the way?

And of course he is using the issue to attack his rivals instead of speaking about the ongoing inspections / findings and Iran's right to enrich uranium under the NPT. From what I've read Edwards speaks of giving enriched uranium to Iran for their energy needs, they will be dependent on others for the fuel, I think that some in Iran might see that as a form of control.