bye bye missle shield

[Bob]

Obama: U.S. scrapping Europe missile shield - White House- msnbc.com Obama: U.S. scrapping Europe missile shield
President cites 'unanimous recommendations' by his national security team


WASHINGTON - The United States is shelving an Eastern European missile defense plan that has been a major irritant in relations with Russia, opting instead for a system that would better address threats from Iran, President Barack Obama said Thursday.

Obama said a revised plan, arrived at after a seven-month review of the missile defense shield proposal, would deploy technologies that are proven and effective against any missile attack. The missile defense system, planned under the administration of George W. Bush, was being built in the Czech Republic and Poland.

Obama said the decision had been made based on ?unanimous recommendations? by his national security team, including Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

 

[Winnie]

This will be an excellent test of President Obama's tactic of appeasement. If Russia will finally get behind our efforts to discourage Iran in it's nuclear ambitions, it may be worth it.

So far, I haven't agreed with much of President Obama's foreign policy. Israel and Honduras are getting tough treatment. Antagonizing China on trade then appeasing them with denying the Dalai Lama access seem to be policies at odds. And why ignore our NAFTA agreement with Mexico on trucks?

I don't have a good understanding of our President's intent. I wish he could make it clear, but perhaps it would undermine security or something.

Meanwhile, I'll wait to see how the Iranian talks go. I hope for a favorable outcome.

 

[Andy A]

The main reason I see for finding this reasonable is the fact that Gates has been involved since its inception and upon evaluation of all information available, has changed his mind.

 

[mtlinscomb]

RealClearPolitics - Video - Flashback: Obama Pledges Missile Defense Against Iran In April

President Obama on April 5, 2009: "So let me be clear: Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activity poses a real threat, not just to the United States, but to Iran's neighbors and our allies. The Czech Republic and Poland have been courageous in agreeing to host a defense against these missiles. As long as the threat from Iran persists, we will go forward with a missile defense system that is cost-effective and proven. (Applause.) If the Iranian threat is eliminated, we will have a stronger basis for security, and the driving force for missile defense construction in Europe will be removed."

 

[fisher]

RealClearPolitics - Video - Flashback: Obama Pledges Missile Defense Against Iran In April

President Obama on April 5, 2009: "So let me be clear: Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile activity poses a real threat, not just to the United States, but to Iran's neighbors and our allies. The Czech Republic and Poland have been courageous in agreeing to host a defense against these missiles. As long as the threat from Iran persists, we will go forward with a missile defense system that is cost-effective and proven. (Applause.) If the Iranian threat is eliminated, we will have a stronger basis for security, and the driving force for missile defense construction in Europe will be removed."

You (Obama) lie.

Oops, what a racist thing to say.

 

[idlewind]

What I would like someone to explain is why it is the USA's responsibility to defend the entire world. If they want a shield, at least help pay for it.
We cannot continue to borrow money to finance these types of projects IMHO.

 

[Geo]

You (Obama) lie.

Oops, what a racist thing to say.

Is it possible the POTUS changed his mind based on the latest and greatest data and recommendations from his advisors???

(As opposed to anyone lying or being racist)

 

[fisher]

Is it possible the POTUS changed his mind based on the latest and greatest data and recommendations from his advisors???

(As opposed to anyone lying or being racist)

Good point. I actually like that argument.

However, why didn't the libs understand this argument in 2003-2006?? I believe I heard it a lot back when Bush was being criticized for going to Iraq based on the best available intelligence at the time.

 

[Geo]

Good point. I actually like that argument.

However, why didn't the libs understand this argument in 2003-2006?? I believe I heard it a lot back when Bush was being criticized for going to Iraq based on the best available intelligence at the time.

For me the difference between the two is this-

When a potus makes the decision to invade another country we are immediately putting troops into harms way, immediately moving forward with killing civilians, immediately committing ourselves to 10 years or more occupation, immediately spending big time $$$ to cover it.

When a potus goes back and forth on plans for a missile system he/she is just altering planning and strategy.

 

[osunduo]

I think president obama is doing good to make sure that the irabs does not have access to own have nuclear power. Ogueri osundu