In a clip from the newly created network MSNOW, longtime MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough repeatedly pressed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on whether it was a good thing that U.S. and Israeli strikes had seriously degraded Iran’s military infrastructure. However, Schumer dodged the direct yes-or-no question, calling it premature and warning of potential economic collapse, $6 gasoline, and recession from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Eventually, Scarborough grew frustrated, insisting the military benefit stood alone regardless of the decision to strike. Schumer eventually conceded it was “good that the terrorist regime’s capabilities have been degraded radically,” but quickly pivoted to political and regional consequences, adding that “two things can be true at once.”
In any case, the clip began with the longtime MSNBC anchor saying, “Hold on a second. You gotta answer my question first. Is it a good thing that Iran — the epicenter of terrorism in the world since 1979 — is it good that their military infrastructure is being degraded to the degree that it is? Yes or no?”
“It’s a premature question. What is going to happen in the next several months?” whined the slimy Democrat. Interjecting, Scarborough, noted, “No, no, I can ask that question. I’m simply asking on the military side — regardless of whether we agree with going in or not — is it good that Iran’s military infrastructure has been seriously degraded?”
Schumer whined, “Joe, first of all, you can’t say what’s going to happen three months from now. Is it worth it? Will the world economy collapse? Will the whole energy infrastructure of the world go up in smoke? When they do it without planning, without understanding where they’re going…”
“Senator, you’re not answering the question. It’s a trick question? Strategize the consequences…”Scarborough pointed out. The New York Senator said, “Let me answer the question for everybody in America. The answer is yes — it’s good that the terrorist regime’s military capabilities have been degraded radically.”
“But the question, though, is the political side. What’s the impact in the Straits? What’s the impact in the region? In all due respect, if you ask the American people: would you rather degrade Iran’s military but have gasoline at $6 a gallon and our economy fall into a deep recession where millions lose their jobs?” he said in another attempt to change the subject.
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The journalist asserted, “You’re not listening to me. That’s the consequence, not just the ‘political side.” Why don’t we talk about the Yankees? Because you’re not following me here.” Scumer complained, “With all due respect, I just don’t agree with you.”
“You don’t understand me. There’s a big difference. I would say most Americans would say it’s a good thing that it’s degraded. Would they agree that we should have gone to war? I think most Americans don’t want this war,” the reporter noted.
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Closing out his comments, with yet another noncomittal statement, Schumer alleged, ” Two things can be true at once. It can be good that Iran’s killing machine has been degraded… and Democrats should be clear about that. Iran has tried to kill Americans since 1979.”
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