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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.

Filed Under: Government Ethics Tagged With: Iran, North Korea

Kim Jong-un Teaches the Stupidity of Nuclear Optimism

Last update January 11, 2016Leave a Comment

If you plan to stomach the State of the Union’s parade of poster children Tuesday night you probably already know what to expect. There will be a lot of talk about guns. Talk about jobs. Talk about the Affordable Care Act.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs Tagged With: North Korea

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.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs Tagged With: Iran, North Korea

Countries That Hate America Could Be Our Best Friends

Last update January 12, 2016Leave a Comment

The chubby-faced whelp holding America and a good bit of the world in suspense with his lunatic ramblings could be one of America’s best friends. Our allies swear to support us when the press cameras flash, may come through in a pinch, and might even cough up a little cash when the world community decides to rescue the helpless in some out of the way hellhole, but let’s be honest.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs Tagged With: North Korea

If America Was Muslim, Foreign Relations Would be Easy

Last update February 3, 20141 Comment

Wow. President Obama got a medal from Israel. That must have been a comfortable moment, put on the spot on Israeli turf with a vow to defend the small¹ against longtime Muslim foes. The president knows that whatever happens in the Middle East, the U.S.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs Tagged With: Middle East, North Korea

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