Despite international pressure, Iran appears to be continuing its march toward getting a nuclear bomb. But Washington can contain and mitigate the consequences of Tehran's nuclear defiance, keeping an abhorrent outcome from becoming a catastrophic one.
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Bush and Vice
Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, who developed Saudi ties during the Persian Gulf War, have been instrumental in bringing President George W. Bush together with Crown Prince Abdullah, who currently manages the kingdom’s affairs in Fahd’s stead. At the same time, public sentiment in both countries, fueled by cable television and the Internet, has played an unusually large role in the crisis. Both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia responded with elaborate campaigns to improve their national images.
America a lousy submissive?
Most know that because of the history of her Constitution, (if it still exists), Americans make lousy submissives. They are far too independent minded to accommodate the global bullies that would rely upon that method of dominance.
If global bullies insist upon making America into its submissive of the month, or the year, they are not likely to get her willing acquiescence too easily.
If Americans are confused about where they stand in foreign policy, it is the problem that her leaders are not asking whether she wants to submit, or whether she wants to stand firm.
This is the fault of media, or the fault of government itself, as elected. It surely isn't the fault of Americans.
How much compromise is America willing to make for peace?