I don't see evidence that the U.S. or U.N. have implemented the elements of Gov. Romney's 5-Point Plan to confront Iran anywhere near the degree he proposes
Romney's proposals go much further than the status quo, particularly in regards to complete strategic divestment from companies that support Iran, indictment of Ahmadinejad under the terms of the Genocide Convention for incitement to genocide, a policy from the President made public warning Iran that nuclear material used by terrorists traced to them will reap a devastating response, and a new alliance with moderate Islamic states to address socio-economic needs to fight radical Jihadists.
The plan is more confrontational with Iran, with the military option clearly on the table, and more creative in recognizing that threatened Islamic states must solve the problem of radical Jihad internally with non-Wahabi public schools, micro credit and banking, the rule of law, human rights, basic health care, and competitive economic policies.
“I don’t see evidence that the U.S. or U.N. have implemented the elements of Gov. Romney’s 5-Point Plan to confront Iran anywhere near the degree he proposes”
I must say that your response was impressive. I’d like to note the below resolutions of what’s been the status quo so far.
S/RES/1696 (2006) Non Proliferation
http://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&DS=S/RES/1696%20(2006)&Lang=E&Area=UNDOC
S/RES/1737 (2006) Non Proliferation
http://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&DS=S/RES/1737%20(2006)&Lang=E&Area=UNDOC
S/RES/1747 (2007) Non Proliferation
http://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&DS=S/RES/1747%20(2007)&Lang=E&Area=UNDOC
Dept. of State and Exec supported these resolutions/sactions. See Annex 1 in RES 1747 for the most recent additions of companies included in the sanctioning.
A key difference I did notice was the indictment of Ahmedinejad.
Regarding point 1: We’re not going to get any more help from the EU on sanctioning Iran, so the sanctioning gig is up in my eyes. Regarding the general word “sanctions” I would just point one toward North Korea as a failed example of sactions.
Point 2: “Second, we need to impose diplomatic isolation of Iran’s Government.” I agree with that. Would Mitt Romney in your opinion discourage President Karzi of Aghanistan to welcome a visit from Ahedinejad?
Point 3: From the comments in the link you provided, it sounds good, but it’ll never happen. Read the Arab League Charter for my reasoning.
Point 4: Ok.
Point 5: He would have to have a DOS with a backbone. I liked the very last part of Point 5.
He mentioned in point 3, ‘...telling the Palestinians they must drop terror and recognize Israel’s right to exist.’ If only it were that easy. He seems to recognize the pivotal role with Palestine, but if he says “cut the flow of funds”, I would hope he would stick to it. North Korea has played us with the money game and freeze/thaw of funds. I’d like to see us stick to our committments in those areas.