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In reply to the discussion: Why do people think Elizabeth Warren's views are much/any different than Hillary's? [View all]leveymg
(36,418 posts)14. Actually, Warren condemned the Iraq War.
http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/07/sen_scott_brown_and_elizabeth_13.html
Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren mark positions on Afghanistan, China and other foreign policies
Published: Sunday, July 08, 2012
As for Warren's 41 vote, Hillary was chair of the Wellesley Young Republicans and attended the '68 GOP Convention. I guess we've all made our mistakes. Forgive and forget, right?
Sen. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren mark positions on Afghanistan, China and other foreign policies
Published: Sunday, July 08, 2012
The two also struck different chords when asked if the War in Iraq was worthwhile or a mistake.
While she praised the courage and fortitude of troops in Iraq, Warren, 63, said people need to learn a larger lesson from the war.
"We should exhaust all other options before going to war, and we must never again put wars on a credit card for our grandchildren to pay for," Warren wrote. "If war is unavoidable and in our national interest, then we should be willing to pay for it as we fight it."
Brown said that Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi president, was a "murderous dictator" who had to be stopped.
"It was the American forces that captured Saddam and gave the Iraqi people the chance to chart their own destiny, voting in free and fair elections for the first time," Brown wrote. "While each country is a unique case, I also believe that seeing Iraqis vote and get a taste of democracy has had a positive ripple effect across the region."
On the issue of Iran, Warren said a nuclear Iran would be a threat to the world.
"I support economic sanctions in conjunction with other countries that have placed political pressure on Iran, as well as vigorous diplomacy to try to resolve the situation through negotiations," Warren wrote. "Like the president, I believe the United States must take the necessary steps to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon -- but also that careless talk of rushing to war is unhelpful."
While she praised the courage and fortitude of troops in Iraq, Warren, 63, said people need to learn a larger lesson from the war.
"We should exhaust all other options before going to war, and we must never again put wars on a credit card for our grandchildren to pay for," Warren wrote. "If war is unavoidable and in our national interest, then we should be willing to pay for it as we fight it."
Brown said that Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi president, was a "murderous dictator" who had to be stopped.
"It was the American forces that captured Saddam and gave the Iraqi people the chance to chart their own destiny, voting in free and fair elections for the first time," Brown wrote. "While each country is a unique case, I also believe that seeing Iraqis vote and get a taste of democracy has had a positive ripple effect across the region."
On the issue of Iran, Warren said a nuclear Iran would be a threat to the world.
"I support economic sanctions in conjunction with other countries that have placed political pressure on Iran, as well as vigorous diplomacy to try to resolve the situation through negotiations," Warren wrote. "Like the president, I believe the United States must take the necessary steps to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon -- but also that careless talk of rushing to war is unhelpful."
As for Warren's 41 vote, Hillary was chair of the Wellesley Young Republicans and attended the '68 GOP Convention. I guess we've all made our mistakes. Forgive and forget, right?
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Why do people think Elizabeth Warren's views are much/any different than Hillary's? [View all]
graham4anything
Feb 2013
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I never said the two views were the same on Iraq. I know the difference.
graham4anything
Feb 2013
#2
You're in denial about Hillary's long legacy as a lead advocate of regime change. Warren doesn't
leveymg
Feb 2013
#5
Ok. We can agree on some of this. But, foreign policy record matters, anyway. A lot.
leveymg
Feb 2013
#22
John V. Lindsay was one of the greatest liberals of all time. True populist.
graham4anything
Feb 2013
#24
John Lindsay and Jacob Javits wouldn't recognize today's GOP, which has become Wallace Democrats
leveymg
Feb 2013
#27
When Bush decided to invade she supported his decision over weapon inspectors who reported
blm
Feb 2013
#28
Of course neither Clinton nor Obama 'gave up their current job' to run for President. Both remained
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#19
Iraq invasion which is a hot topic this week, was supported by Hillary's vote while Obama said
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2013
#6
Disagree. All 3 are on the same page.except for a wedge or two,which everyone has.
graham4anything
Feb 2013
#11
Hillary is playing it safe for a presidential run, Liz Warren is right where she wants to be.
reformist2
Feb 2013
#20
Personally i hope Hillary doesn't get involved in any wedge issue from now til then.
graham4anything
Feb 2013
#26