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Published Jan 3, 2020

So Long, Soleimani! | Ep. 924

Ben Shapiro delves into the strategic reset of US-Iran relations after the targeted killing of General Qasem Soleimani, critiquing Democratic responses and past US policies, while emphasizing the strike's necessity for reinforcing deterrence.
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  • Democratic Criticism

    The Democratic response to the US military's action in Iran has been marked by criticism and skepticism. highlights the Obama administration's past failures in handling Iran, questioning their credibility in critiquing current actions 1. He points out the irony of figures like criticizing for escalating tensions, despite their own controversial foreign policy decisions 1.

    It's amazing to watch the Obama administration, which botched the Iran situation worse than any administration since Jimmy Carter, running out there, to proclaim that they now have the knowledge and the expertise to handle this thing.

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    Shapiro also notes the heightened tensions following the killing of Soleimani, with Iran's leaders promising retaliation, further complicating the geopolitical landscape 2.

       

    Political Divide

    The US political landscape is sharply divided over the military action against Iran, with contrasting views from Republicans and Democrats. cites who supports the decision, labeling Soleimani as a threat to American lives 3. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders like argue that such actions are disproportionate and risk further escalation 3.

    General Soleimani is dead because he was an evil bastard who murdered Americans. The president made the brave and right call.

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    Shapiro criticizes the Democratic stance, suggesting it overlooks Iran's history of aggression and the necessity of restoring US deterrence 4.

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