It's Seriously A Bad Idea

Hey all! So, I'm trying to get the word out about H. Res 1553, which is a resolution recently proposed by the Republican party (who else?). Basically, it states that the US will support any action taken by Israel against Iran, including a pre-emptive military strike.

There are numerous reasons why this is a bad, bad, bad idea. Israel has been looking for a way to launch a strike against Iran for some time, going so far as to ask for the codes necessary to fly over Iraq. Bush didn't allow it, thank goodness, despite his obnoxious fear-mongering on the topic. If this bill gets passed, Israel would have a green light to launch a strike, which would be horrible.

Why? Well, not only would it most likely draw the US into another war in the Middle East that will be impossible to actually win, but it will have damning affects in Iran itself. Not only will there be numerous casualties, but it will send the nuclear program underground, allowing for zero IAEA oversight. It would undermine all the reform and opposition movements currently active, as well as provide the more hardline elements of the government with a huge boost in support. Israel launching an attack would be playing right into their game, providing them with all kinds of legitimacy. I've read a few places that the first troops on Iranian soil will turn everyone into a nationalist, and it's true. Iran is not Iraq, and Iran is not Afghanistan. We will not be liberators in any sense of the word.

Please, please, please add your voice to those calling out against H. Res 1553, which is nothing more than a political stunt meant to boost Republican results in the mid-term elections. It is a HUGE mistake, and will be of unimaginable consequence for US security and any hope of moving forward diplomatically with Iran. Visit the NIAC website to add your name!