Best Idea Ever

I can't wait to hear what strong Iraq War critic Michael O'Hanlon has to say about this:

The Pentagon is preparing to build its first base for U.S. forces near the Iraqi-Iranian border, in a major new effort to curb the flow of advanced Iranian weaponry to Shiite militants across Iraq.

The push also includes construction of fortified checkpoints on the major highways leading from the Iranian border to Baghdad and the installation of X-ray machines and explosives-detecting sensors at the only formal border crossing between Iran and Iraq.

I'm not much for wishing people ill, but if it will prevent war with Iran, I'll even do a little dance in Fourthbranch's honor. Congress needs to grow a pair and stop this war now. Call your Congresspersons and let them know.

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