Back on the soapbox

Let me go on the record about something. Republicans are trying to attack Obama for his suggestion that we should have unconditional talks with "enemies" like Iran. Bush even compared Obama's belief with the policy of appeasement used with Hitler at the start of WWII. I have to say that these people are so completely retarded that they should reconsider their careers as politicians. Do you know why we should talk to our enemies? BECAUSE PEOPLE DON'T FUCKING DIE WHEN YOU ARE TALKING!! Its called diplomacy. I know that Bush only uses it with his Saudi oil buddies, but I support the idea of talking to your enemies first, with or without conditions, in order to avoid killing a bunch of people with an unnecessary war. Talking does not show weakness - it shows reasoning, confidence, and strength. Its easy to just say "fuck it - shoot 'em" when you are sitting in an office and someone else has to take the risks.

John McCain has gone after Obama for this idea as well. However, this ad (yes, it was funded by MoveOn.org, but all of the facts are verifiably true) shows that McCain has no problem working with people who not only talk to the world's enemies, but also lobby for them.



Is this really the decision-making ability that we are looking for in a President? I don't necessarily approve of the type of advertising that I'm sure groups on both sides will be making during this summer/fall campaign, but this one was certainly eye-opening.