Should we post this? Everybody knows who voted how, and who didn't vote,

[gateley]

so I'm not sure if this really accomplishes anything. On the other hand, it's the first time I'm aware of where he's named names. I don't know if that's good or not. Awaiting your sage advice, people! :shrug:

BIDEN JUMPS INTO THE FRAY ON IRAN
Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007 3:38 PM by Mark Murray
Categories: 2008, Joe Biden

From NBC's Mark Murray

Today, Biden released a statement criticizing Clinton's yes vote on the Kyl-Lieberman measure -- and also Obama for not voting on it. "I voted against the amendment to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization because I don’t trust this administration not to twist its words into a justification for war. Do you think this president abided by the spirit of the 1998 Iraqi Liberation Act?... Unlike Sen. Clinton, I don’t trust this administration to follow the plain meaning of the law. And unlike Sen. Obama, I believe this was a vitally important vote – not one to miss and then complain about later."

Biden adds, "Ratcheting up tension with Iran plays right into President Ahmadinejad’s hands. It allows him to distract the Iranian people from the terrible failures of his leadership. And it keeps oil prices high, which just lines the pockets of Iran’s government. It’s hard to think of a more self-defeating policy."

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[jillan]

1. My thoughts -

No. Timing is not right because it is only going to cause Biden-bashing.

I say let's stick to facts for a couple of days - not controversal topics.

Just my 2 cents.

[gateley]

3. You stopped me just in the nick of time! nt

[gateley]

2. Never mind - I'm going to go do it. We'll see if that was a wise decision or not! nt

[gateley]

4. Just to be clear - I did NOT post this - Pirhana intervened in time. -:)

[jillan]

5. Gateley - that's just my opinion. Post it if you want.

See what everyone else says.

[gateley]

6. I know, but I feel if I had reservations about it to begin with, and you were

in agreement with those, then that's probably the right action - or non-action to take at this time.

[Froward69]

7. Wait till Sunday

Granted it is the truth... I agree with Biden. Hillary came out with her pamphlet. It will have more traction sun. Hillary was trying to look tough to republicans.

[PatSeg]

8. I think you are right

We should avoid anything that looks like Hillary-bashing. There is more than enough of that at DU. We don't need to contribute to it. We're the NICE GUYS!