I have an idea for the Iran invasion debate.....let them vote on it

Yes, I know I'm being rediculous, but this line of thinking is fun.

Let the Iranian people vote on whether or not they want us to come invade them. If they vote yes, we'll come on over. If they vote no, we'll stay away. I think this is a reasonable compromise for all sides involved.

For the record, I think Iran would vote yes, in other words, for the invasion. I am not a right-winger who believes that about all dictatorships, or even most. I don't think we would get a yes vote in Cuba, Lybia, Syria, Egypt or many other countries. Not even in China (which would obviously be inpossible due to their nukes). Just in a few select places: Iran, Zimbabwe, Turkmenstan.

Iraq would have gotten yes votes from the Kurds, no from the Sunni Arabs (along with the other groups in central Iraq--Assyrians, Caldeans, etc.) The Shiite south would have been closer, but probably would have voted for invasion. I still opposed the war--there's no real country there, which means no easy way of getting out. Saddam was the only thing holding that place together.

How about the Kurds in Turkey? Does anyone doubt how they would vote? Or the Palestinians?

Seriously, it would have made more sense to invade Iran then Iraq. We're much more popular there. And it's a real country, which means we could have gotten in and out pretty quickly. No major nation-building required.

Steve

We'll "help" with the election, and there will be no doubt...

It doesn't make sense to invade either country. "Invading" is not a legitimate use of force. Ever. Let's get that straight RIGHT now.

the country could use your brave, patriotic example in the unending quest to spread liberty throughout the globe.

I'm sure our popularity amongst Iranians will remain undimmed after an invasion. They'll really appreciate it... once we privatize their oil, any civilian casualties will be forgiven.

not that anything like this "referendum" would ever really happen. But I said we would go in and get out. Iran has a more homogenous society then Iraq and more institutions that are already built. It wouldn't require a long stay.

The truth is they hate their regime. They hate living in an Islamic Republic. They desperately want the Mullas to be gone, just like the Afghans did. That doesn't mean that they would undoubtedly want America to be the ones who got rid of them. That why I said: let them vote on it.

Steve

YOU DO NOT USE MILITARY FORCE EXCEPT AS A LAST RESORT!!:nuke:

Sorry for yelling...

Your fantasy of they bendimg over and get screw by US sound fun.
Just keep having fun it might come true and you can go there and have fun. Just make sure they dont blow you mind.