PrintMay 29, 2008
Barack Obama in the Carpet Bazaar
For over five years, European powers have been negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program. The result is painfully clear: Iran is five years closer to possessing nuclear weapons. This is the context in which debate about negotiations with Iran should be understood. The debate was re-ignited by President Bush's observation in his Knesset speech that appeasement of Hitler brought disaster. Sen. Obama, recalling his offer in a debate to negotiate with Iran "without preconditions," complained that he was being branded an appeaser although the President hadn't mentioned him. Obama called Iran and Venezuela "tiny nations" that don't threaten American security. Really? Putting aside the wisdom of undermining democratic Colombia by reneging on free-trade while courting thuggish Hugo Chavez, consider whether Iran poses a threat to this country. Iran sits astride routes controlling...(Read Full Article)
