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Not Normal, Not OK for Democrats to Threaten War

Last update May 10, 2018Leave a Comment

It’s not normal and not OK to threaten the American people with war in the Middle East, but that’s the path Democrats have chosen. Every signal coming from Kim Jong-un and North Korea tells us that appeasement is a losing strategy and that credible threats can yield a positive outcome. Sure, this is old school foreign policy that’s out of place in the age of get along no matter the cost, but it works.

World Community Can’t Be Trusted to Stop Aggression

Last update April 10, 2017Leave a Comment

The wait is finally over. Beginning today, the world community can see how Iran intends to honor the deal it cut with the West. Hopefully, those who negotiated the terms appreciate the humor in the news of Iran’s new ICBM test and North Korea’s laughable request for a peace treaty.

Backing Israel Threatens Obama’s New Role for America

Last update February 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Is it the turban? Does figurehead Hassan Rouhani remind Secretary of State Kerry of some friendly genie from a favorite childhood cartoon? When Iran’s supreme Muslim cleric calls Israel a rabid dog are we mistaking an inoffensive remark for malice? The U.S.

A Flash of Recognition From Iran?

Last update December 4, 20171 Comment

North Korea began developing nuclear weapons as an NPT party before announcing its withdrawal from the treaty. And Iran is flouting the rules, seeking to develop a nuclear weapons capability under the guise of a peaceful enrichment program.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton [1]
Well, what I’ve said consistently is, is that it is unacceptable for Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, that we’re going to do everything we can to prevent that from happening.