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>Iran Agreement Boosts Peace, Defeats Neocons  - Ron Paul - 
You have a point. The 2003 Iraq invasion is mostly now considered an ill-advised and unjustified destabilization, with regional & political consequences and (for the U.S.) huge financial costs. However, few civilized countries would disagree with our 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Our rationale was very clear and unambiguous. We had the sympathy and support of the world community. In 1991, our military intervention saved Kuwait from the invasion & attempted takeover by Iraq.
The real question, though, is the potential that Iraq has for terrorism, destabilization , and the possible development and even use of nuclear weapons. The United States is a strong, stable, and democratic government that is seen as a positive force in the world. We are usually the first to respond to international catastrophies, to assist other peaceful countries, and to promote democracy. No one worries about our responsible possession of nuclear weapons. Also, the sanctions imposed on Iran began with UN resolutions, not unilateral U.S. actions.
Iran, on the other hand, has a history of terrorist rhetoric and support, and radical intervention in other countries, with the intent of imposing their views and undemocratic style of government on others.
Regardless of political antecedents, i.e. the Shah of Iran, we have to look at the situation as it is now. Will the removal of sanctions result in an Iran with a better and more moderate policy toward its neighbors. Does anyone in the Middle East want an Iran with Nuclear Weapons?


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Beginning of the headline :Last week's successfully concluded Iran agreement is one of the two most important achievements of an otherwise pretty dismal Obama presidency. Along with the ongoing process of normalizing relations with Cuba, this move shows that diplomacy can produce peaceful, positive changes. It also shows that sometimes taking a principled position means facing down overwhelming opposition from all sides and not backing down. The president should be commended for both of these achievements. The a... Read More
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