In This Dimension

Brett Stephens: Containment cannot work with Iran

Brett Stephens, a deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page and the author of the paper’s Global View, a weekly column, has published in Commentary a very important article regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the feasibility of a policy of containment should they achieve the status of a nuclear power. He doubts the ability of Iran to be contained, and of the West to persevere through that containment even if Iran chose to allow itself to be contained. You should read it.

In response to his column, the below post. It is long.

Mr. Stephens’ article is an excellent - and necessary article.[…]

Maybe the Brits Will Tell Obama Where to get Off?

So today, The One has promised us, he will meet with the CEO of BP and “inform him that he will…”

Where on earth does Obama come up with the idea that he gets to “inform” a foreign national how that national will behave in international waters while running his business?

Did I miss something - like barack’s coronation - while sleeping?

This idiot actually thinks he is some kind of a king or something.

Newsflash, obama - not only are you NOT a king, you are an idiot and less and less of the world has any use for you as the days[…]

Perspective

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?”

“It was great, Dad.”

“Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.

“Oh yeah,” said the son.

“So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?” asked the father.

The son answered:

“I saw that we have one dog and they have[…]

The historic requirements for top living standards

Here’s an interesting article on the economic future of China.

China may or may not be of interest to you, however, so that’s not what I’m writing about.

Here is a quick encapsulation of the author’s view on the historical requirements to join the top ranks of countries in living standards:

• Limited government interference in economic decision making.
• Equal application of the rule of law.
• A small government to avoid waste and rent seeking.
• Low rates of taxation and other burdens on achievement, and free international trade with other countries.

According to him, “There have been no historical exceptions to the[se] requirements…”

Of course, the corollary would be this:

If[…]

Yes, the Healthcare Critics WERE Right. You WILL lose Your Health Plan

No matter what Obama said, I mean no matter how nice-sounding his lies.

Here are the facts.

Enjoy.

This man HAS to be removed. And, no, we can’t await 2012.

So much for the Rule of Law … So Much for America

So a good friend of mine tells me the following: A very close relative of hers has a friend who is an FBI Agent.

… and, guess what?

ALL FBI Agents are under orders NOT to investigate Obama in any way.

Surprise, surprise, surprise.

If you think that conflicts with the rule of law, you are correct and you win a cookie.

If you think this is reasonable and our rulers should not be under the rule of law, you are un-American and you should move to a totalitarian country that agrees with your worldview.

If you are an American and believe in the rule[…]

Democrat Congressman in Action

If you haven’t seen this - you need to.

SERIOUSLY.

If you need any more convincing that our Democrat government thinks they are rulers, not a government of the people, look no further. They are thugs, pure and simple. A constituent asks a reasonable question - and gets assaulted by a CONGRESSMAN!!!

My comments in response to this are four:

1. Had it been my son, I’d be on a plane to DC now to beat that Congressman within an inch of his life, regardless of the consequences. NO ONE pushes MY kids around.

2. What is WRONG with our young men? When I was in[…]

Who is Protecting America and our Allies?

So here’s a question for you.

The primary Constitutional duty of our military is to defend the Constitution - and the nation. In a sane world, America’s military is allowed to do this through deterrence. Deterrence, of course, works with sane opponents, not insane ones.

What is a working definition of “insane” on the current world stage? Any nation whose residents strap bombs on themselves or their subjects or their children in the name of some absolutely barbaric Middle-Age totalitarian, despotic “religion,” is a working definition of geopolitical insanity.

Given that America has for nearly 200 years told nations of the Eastern Hemisphere[…]

Dodd: If we require a down payment, we’d restrict home ownership to “only those who can afford it.”

Not Really Rocket Science to Thinking People, nor a Surprise

This article, and the other linked within it, are good, quick reads for those who believe the current popular conception of Liberals and Conservatives.

Are “Liberals” smarter? Well, yes, they are smarter than “Progressives,” but they are certainly less-informed, and less well-educated and less charitable than Conservatives or Libertarians.

Don’t believe me? These are major polling companies doing the surveys and writing the reports.

The only folks who think Liberals are smart are, well… Liberals. And, of course, the operative word there is “think.” Smart people (Conservatives) KNOW that Liberals aren’t very smart.. it is, of course, why they are “liberal.”

Perhaps Liberals need to read[…]