So Obama spoke by phone with the President of Iran...the first such exchange in more than 30 years

[Cali_Democrat]

He also successfully pursued diplomacy with Russia and reached a deal which would compel Syria to give up their chemical weapons program.

These two situations are two of the most explosive situations the world is facing today. Syria has the third largest chemical weapons stockpile in the world and Iran with a nuclear bomb could prove to be catastrophic as certain Arab states would also likely pursue a nuclear weapons program. Who knows what Israel would do.

In both these situations, Obama is pursuing diplomacy.

Obama is about diplomacy. Bush was all about launching full-scale invasions.

Can you imagine if we had President "bomb bomb Iran" McCain?

[leftstreet]

1. Good news

DURec

[Cali_Democrat]

4. Yes it is!

[safeinOhio]

2. Before the week is over,

the idiots on the radio will say these are just more reasons to impeach.

[Tx4obama]

3. The Five Hits Obama for ‘Negotiating’ with Iran But Not the GOP

The Five Hits Obama for ‘Negotiating’ with Iran But Not the GOP

Article and video here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/the-five-hits-obama-for-negotiating-with-iran-but-not-the-gop/

[Cali_Democrat]

11. That's how crazy the GOP has become with their hostage taking

It's easier to negotiate with Iran!

[Cha]

19. Iran isn't threatening to blow up our Economy..

[Control-Z]

6. I already heard it

on hate radio, today. Just a few hours ago.

The entire world now sees America as weak. We are no longer safe because of it. The hate talk host is seriously frightened. Has never been so scared.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

9. The right has to be apoplectic right now

Then again I love the sound of right wing heads exploding.

[Aristus]

5. This won't go over well with the people who view any foreign policy action

short of Hiroshima as 'appeasement'...

Still, bravo, Mr. President! We would be much better off with Iran as an ally than as an enemy.

[Hutzpa]

7. "Can you imagine if we had President "bomb bomb Iran" McCain?"

We will all be toast for breakfast.

[SidDithers]

8. President McCain? How about President Palin?...

Yikes.

Sid

[Douglas Carpenter]

10. I praise him for this. If our political system is currently configured in such a way that only a

center-right, pro-neo liberal capitalist, pro-imperialist can become President - thank God it is Barack Obama.

[Cali_Democrat]

14. Ya because nothing says "pro-imperialist" like pursuing diplomacy rather than military action

[Douglas Carpenter]

16. I agree that this is certainly a kinder and gentler form of imperialism -[ And I agree that

as things are currently configured - a non-imperialist or anti-imperialist is not electable. But suggesting that he is not an imperialist is just plain, downright loony.

[dembotoz]

12. most positive thing i have seen for some time

syria and iran

[grantcart]

13. don't forget the dramatic thawing of Burma

If there is a rearoachment with Iran then Cuba and NK would be highly motivated too

[riderinthestorm]

15. Definitely giving credit here. This is an important development.

Kudos to Obama and his Admin. Good job. K&R

[Dawson Leery]

17. Had Romney taken office in January, Secretary of State John Bolton would

have bombs over Iran by 3 pm that day.

[neverforget]

18. I hope this is the start of better relations with Iran. Good job President Obama!