North Korea poses a special test for progressives because unlike the invasion of Iraq, this time the United State is meeting the criteria previously posed by progressives.
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If our thousands of nuclear weapons actually do serve to deter, then why should we be concerned about a nuclear North Korea or Iran? If they do not serve to deter, then why retain them at all?
I'm not sure who's giving the president his advice on North Korea, but it's all wrong. His show of "resolve" has only made matters worse.
There's a new DVD about the most urgent catastrophic threat facing our planet. And it features a leader who is determined to do something about it: Obama.
Spreading these values of America abroad should not become a Republican or Democratic issue. Our values put us on the side of the protesters.
Mousavi was always more open to dialogue with the West. If president, his discourse could now include the nuclear program with much less fear of attack.
Even if a recount should topple Ahmadinejad, Mousavi is firmly on record as supporting the nuclear program, and opposing changes aimed at barring Iran from using it to produce weaponry.
I'm asking Obama to begin talks on a Middle East Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, where all countries in the region, including Israel, agree not to manufacture, acquire, test or possess nuclear weapons.
The U.S.-drafted measure adopted in the U.N. is tougher than most against any one country and has the approval of China and Russia.
At least a couple of the world's most belligerent cold warriors shared their dreams of a world free of nuclear weapons with their counterparts across the frozen aisle.
Of all the questions that come to mind when looking at the case of Lee, Ling, and North Korea, the one troubling most people I know is: What do I do?
This agreement is significant because it codifies unprecedented steps the UAE is taking to prevent proliferation. It also enables the US to send an important message to the region.
As the world comes to terms with the dangerous possibilities of a nuclear-armed North Korea and Iran, perhaps the obligations of the current nuclear power to work towards abolition will get the attention required for action.
Every marketing and branding guru worth his or her salt will tell you that in the vacuum created by a down economy is where market share is to be gained.
Baghdad, Monday, February 29, 2010, almost ten months in the future, and Israel has attacked Iran's nuclear facilities. What might the consequences be...
Does the Obama administration really think we can retain nuclear weapons for 50 more years and dodge the bullet of nuclear accident, terror or crisis?
As North Korea restarts its main nuclear plant and Iran continues to flex its nuclear muscles, a less publicized nuclear renaissance is underway in the Middle East.
Today there are eight nuclear weapons states. North Korea, which just tested its second device, makes nine.
As Thomas Jefferson might have put it, it is time North Koreans refresh the tree of liberty with the blood of patriots and tyrants. I am recommending we starve Kim Chong-il out.
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I have no problem with Obama not answering the question. It is in our interest too to not publically say that Israel has nukes and let its opponents be certain that they do. No one has anything to worry about from Israel nukes as long as they respect Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and don't try to push her into the sea. I was more concerned about the "so called terrorists" remark. It wasn't Iraq she was talking about, but the Al Qada still in that region since before 9-11 that we're fighting there in addition to the ones who did go to Iraq. Does Thomas really doubt that Osama was responsible for 9-11?
Why should anybody respect Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, or Iran's right to exist as an Islamic state? To exist is one thing, but to exist as an exclusivist, discriminatory state, based on sectarian exceptionalism, is at least open to honest opposition. If people are safe from Israeli nukes only if they respect Israel's exclusivist, discriminatory nature, that is the greatest nuclear extortion the world has ever faced since WWII. Soon, we will have two states in the Middle East with both sectarian exclusivism and nuclear deterrence.
In what way is Israel "exclusivist" and discriminatory?
It's easy to talk in generalities, but give specifics.
Oh good grief. Of course it matters if Israel has nukes. The only topic Israeli politicians have discussed for the last 18 months is Irans nuclear industry. Its an obsession almost. Bold, yet unconvincing claims have been made about Iran by both Israeli and neocon hawks, yet we pretend Israel doesnt already have an advanced arsenal.
Not publicly recognising Israels nuclear program is blantant and ridiculous hypocrisy. No wonder Arabs dont take Israeli dishonest foreign policy seriously.
Helen Thomas is such an interesting character, a lone brave voice in the usually vanilla press corps. And kudos to her for raising the big question. Again.
As for Obama's refusal to answer the question: he is following in the footsteps of all other American Presidents thus far who have "had" to dodge the legitimate question.
It's an absolute disgrace that the only nuclear power in the region even dares to bark (with impunity) at its neighbors about aspiring nuclear capabilities, when it doesn't even have the decency to fess up to its own arsenal. An arsenal fueled, funded and sanctioned by my great nation, the good ole USA.
When will this madness and hypocrisy end? Will we EVER see some balance in the way the US handles this mother of all Middle Eastern problems?? I have great hopes for Obama, but history has a cruel way of repeating itself. No one (except for some brave Jewish voices) DARES to mention our grossly biased view of the region.
Wake up, America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stand up to mega-wealthy, all-powerful lobbying groups.
Yes, but he was going to be different or was I just dreaming that????
For me, he is starting to wear thin; and I am into him with all the contributions that the law permits!
Paul Krrugman says it all!!!!!!
Am I the only person who heard her question and comment? No diss but you missed her comment on the "so called terrorists". Bless her heart, Helen just can't face the fact that America has so called enemies! We still have a perilous situation other than the economy to stimulate...our own memory. People vowed to destroy the little evil-Israel and the big evil-America, could be considered a terrorist or at least a problem! Study up on Iran waiting for the 12th Imam to return and settle the score with Israel and America. Helen might actually leave her front row seat and head for the nearest bunker!
Here's the Youtube link for this, in case anyone didn't already see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVGWdLsAoBA
There wasn't any "dissing" going on here, but Obama sure ducked this question! Can't say I blame him; even though this issue is important, maybe this isn't the time to get into it.
That question was a "can of worms" that Obama didn't want to open at that time. He'll deal with Israel in due time. Nothing would have been accomplished by changing the focus of the news conference to the Middle East. I don't think he dissed her and I'm sure she doesn't either. She got to ask her question and then another one on top of that.
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