We have a long history of support for Israel. A couple of other folks in the region have a longer history of dedication to annhilation of that state. In comparing the level of industry, success, stability, democracy and standard of living between Israel and those who want it eradicated, I'd prefer the former to the latter. Hard-working people seeking a life for themselves and their families versus bearded, unwashed radicals with bombs strapped around their teen-agers leave me no difficulty in deciding.
The President, however, has very vocally indicated a desire to tread a new path. It is the same new path that Carter and Clinton, Albright and Christopher went down. We've been here before and seldom seen a good outcome. That euphemistic "peace process" and "roadmap" crap has led to little improvement. The Israeli know it. We should as well.
So, here's the new Prime Minister of Israel, a US educated statesman who has been on the political scene both locally and globally for a long time--longer than our new President has been out of high school in fact. He's got a vested interest in the preservation of his country.
He speaks bluntly to the Messiah:
Messiah, Can You Tap Dance?
Bibi lays it out clearly. We don't have to dig or trust questionable intelligence estimates to recognize Iran's intentions or their capability. They are an open book. We can play patty-cake with them at great risk to the Middle East and the world at large, or we can hear what Israel is saying.
Frankly, I don't think President Obama will listen.
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