More Annoying Little Links...D-O-U-C-H-E-B-A-G Spells Tom Coburn

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Another Tulsa blog, Alternative Tulsa, posted this yarn about Senator Tom Coburn for the politically minded.

In addition to AT's thread, I have posted below the actual response, ver-fucking-batim, from our esteemed junior senator's office addressed to yours truly in regards to my concerns over a potential conflict with another Middle-Eastern nation. You would think a US senator's staffers would double check these things...before I post them all over the internet. Absolutely nothing has been edited or changed by me, except for the removal of my name (in brackets).

Dear Mr. [Reluctant Tulsan],

Thank you for your message regarding a potential war with Iran. I'm sorry you have felt ignored by your representatives in the past, but I assure you I read each letter I receive from an Oklahoman. I you're your comments to heart.

I do agree with you we should not be afraid to talk to Iran, and we are doing precisely that behind the scenes and out of the public spotlight. Make no mistake, diplomacy has been and remains our first-option in dealing with Iran, and it is my hope diplomacy will prove successful. Years of negotiations and discussions have produced a United Nations resolution placing sanctions on the current regime, but I am not convinced it will be enough to deter them from their pursuit of nuclear weapons. At this point, though, I have no intention to vote for a war with Iran.

With that said, there is no doubt Iran has had at least some role in insurgent operations in Iraq. There are indications they have supported, financed and equipped Shiite militias in Iraq. We have acted swiftly to cut off this support and we will continue to do so. Iran's desire to establish itself as the dominant force in the Middle East cannot be allowed to manifest itself in Iraq.

The Iranian regime, even without nuclear weapons, is a threat to the world. For decades, Iran has been exporting terrorism abroad while terrorizing its own citizens. The United States must do everything it can to not only prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons capabilities but also prevent Iran from continuing to bolster terrorist efforts around the globe. Therefore, I believe all options should be on the table when it comes to Iran. Since Iran's leaders have demonstrated a desire and commitment to see America's destruction, it would be against our best interest to limit our actions without consideration for current events.

We should keep in mind the words of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad when he said, "We will soon experience a world without the United States and Zionism . Undoubtedly, I say that this slogan and goal is achievable, and with the support and power of Allah, we will soon experience a world without the United States and Zionism and will breathe in the brilliant time of Islamic sovereignty over today's world."

Again, I appreciate your input and suggestions and I look forward to hearing from you again.

Sincerely, A

Tom Coburn

United States Senator

TC: BRB