Well, North Korea is throwing another tantrum with their shelling of a South Korean island. They are like a teen-ager who's trying to make a statement to the world that they're tough and not to be messed with. But, in reality, as with teen-ager punks, North Korea is insecure with it's position in the geo-political sphere. Some experts of the region are saying this bombing was a show of force by the new, young, leader taking over; Kim Jong Il's son. So, the question becomes what can be done to contain the tantrums. Well, from what I've read and heard from the experts, it involves the six parties of the region, which must include Russia.And, yet, how do we convince Russia to get on board again for talks if we don't hold up our end of the bargain on the START treaty to reduce nuclear weapons between our two countries? Ask the Republicans because they are blocking the passage of this treaty in a continuance of their cynical campaign to prevent President Obama from getting a victory. This is coming from the same Republican party that claims to be the toughest on issues of defense!! Not only that, but this START treaty was originally the brain-child of their St. Ronald Reagan!! I don't think even Reagan would find a place for him in today's rapid Republican party.
The Republicans are so obsessed with defeating President Obama that they are risking a lot internationally. Russia is a must partner on resolving issues around North Korea, China and Iran. If we can't keep their trust then any hope of getting much co-operation will dwindle. All because of political gamesmanship.
PHOTO CREDIT: By, NARUTO for Trends Update
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2 comments:
I agree about the pat-downs. This whole issue has been way overblown, especially by right-wing media like Fox (faux) "News", but also including every other TV network with news. I can see how people would prefer not to be x-rayed, with the dangers of radiography that nobody really knows the extent of, but who cares about some little pat-down by some underpaid TSA worker? What is the big infringement on civil liberties?
As you said, the alternative is apparently to increase racial profiling and I find it alarming how many people in this country support that idea as an alternative. It just illuminates the extent of racism in this country.
@Jen...Yeah, the x-ray is understandable but pat-downs are just the price of flying in our modern world. I'd much rather get a grope or two than risk getting blown up in the air. It's just a no brainer to me.
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