NYT and the NIE

The New York Times the paper of record has what it wants, points that it can use against a military reaction to Iran. They just might be right when it comes to Iran.

The Clinton Factor ?

New York Times: Interesting article in the Liberal NYT, how a Clinton nomination could hurt others on the ticket. Is the NYT moving its support to Obama.

New Iran Update

A new United States National Intelligence Estimate states that Iran halted its attempt to develop the bomb in 2003. The Start of the Iraq War, they got the message it seems. The news came yesterday, my reaction was two fold, the American Intelligence networks got something right for once, they had to get a lucky break sometime, or Iraq has spooked them so much they are extra cautious. I take the first option, have to revoke my prediction that the the USA will attack Iran next year. This debate with Iran should became low key for the next few years, in less Israel finds that Iran has developed the bomb then all bets are off. The West can breath a bit more easier for the time, but still have to be on guard.