Quote Originally Posted by spaldy View Post
The reality is that Iran is not in anyone's hands right now other than the Iranian people. Trump's comments are merely meant to temper the killing that we all know is going to occur. The Persians are intelligent people and they've had enough. It has to be their doing for what the future holds for them. I am most hopeful for them that the money now used for world terrorism will go toward the improving their lives and most importantly allows the women the right to be educated and having legal rights.

If Trump threatening the regime to not kill innocent people in their country stops even a small number of deaths isn't that a good thing? I really don't see any down side.
There has been no change of.the regime in Iran, the country is under the control of the clerics and IRG, NOT the Iranian people. Trump by his bluster and hyperbole has emboldened the protesters, over 500 of whom have now been killed with many of those arrested during the protests awaiting summary execution. He hasn't stopped ANY deaths, quite the contrary, his actions have brought more protestors onto the streets, increasing the likelihood of deaths and arrests.

If he can't or won't live up to his threats he should just keep quiet and let the Iranian people determine what their course of action. Right now he IS the downside you don't want to see.