Democrats need to offer alternatives rather than just opposition to Iran war
During World War II, when America was confronting fascist regimes hell-bent on exporting their murderous ideologies, Republicans united behind Democrats to form a joint front. They did so even though many Republicans — especially from the nativist wing — were upset with President Franklin Roosevelt’s sanctions on Japan, which the small “Blame America First” crowd subsequently used to explain away Japanese aggression.
TL;DR
- During World War II, Republicans and Democrats united to confront fascist regimes.
- In recent decades, Congress has prioritized short-term political warfare over national security.
- Democrats undermined President George W. Bush's efforts to isolate Syrian President Bashar Assad, who was covertly working on nuclear weapons.
- Democrats opposed the 2003 Iraq War after initial bipartisan support, prioritizing political gain over consequences.
- President Barack Obama's decisions following the Iraq War laid the groundwork for the rise of the Islamic State group and the Yazidi genocide.