"No people in history have ever survived, who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.” -- Dean Acheson
President Obama's policy was to ignore the North Koreans, to deny them the respect they so keenly crave. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compared the North Korean government to unruly children. Now in one fell swoop North Korea humbles both American leaders on the world stage. Very shrewd on their part.
I am relieved to know Bill Clinton's mission was successful in gaining release for the 2 American captives, but I must two questions, how did they get there and what price did we pay for their freedom?
Iran has now captured 3 U.S. tourists hiking on the Iran/Iraq border. I hope for their safe return but what price will be pay?
Seems the new international sport is to humiliate the United States; to show the world how weak we are.
Unfortunately weakness is always met with contempt. So expect a rise in agressive behavior toward us, at least until President Obama musters the resolve to stand up to the world's bullies.
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