New White House Website Drops Iran Threat From “Unacceptable” To Just “Troubling”
Earlier notations on WH Website, Bush, and Hurricane Katrina slant.
Is “Unacceptable†Now Merely “Troubling�
Rick Richman
The new White House website is up, and one can “Read the President’s entire agenda†with a single click.
Under “Foreign Policy,†there are sub-headings covering different issues, most with multiple bullet-points. Here is the entire entry for Iran:
• Diplomacy: Barack Obama supports tough and direct diplomacy with Iran without preconditions. Now is the time to use the power of American diplomacy to pressure Iran to stop their illicit nuclear program, support for terrorism, and threats toward Israel. Obama and Biden will offer the Iranian regime a choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, we will offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization, economic investments, and a move toward normal diplomatic relations. If Iran continues its troubling behavior, we will step up our economic pressure and political isolation. In carrying out this diplomacy, we will coordinate closely with our allies and proceed with careful preparation. Seeking this kind of comprehensive settlement with Iran is our best way to make progress.
There is no second bullet point. Weren’t some other “options†supposed to still be on the table in case Iran continues its “troubling behavior†after “tough and direct diplomacy�
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Of course Iran wont stop. A man/nation is measured by its toughness and willingness to back up its threats with force.
Israel is now effectively all alone.
Diplomacy is inherently not tough. It’s the svelte touch to get what you want while sporting a smile.
So, it’s a crock. Same story, different mouth. No “change we can believe in” here.
Sounds like Jimmy Carter…
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