Obama and Iraq

Washington Post: Even the elite media is telling Obama to change his plan for Iraq, the Post writes the following on his planned Europe and Middle East Trip, " That will offer an opportunity for him to lay out a new position on the war that both distinguishes him from Mr. McCain and gives him the freedom to be an effective commander in chief. " In other words don't change victory in to defeat in Iraq. The Obama Camp has stated that he wants to send more troops to Afghanistan, slight problem, over the past two months the West has lost more troops in in Afghanistan. The bad lands of the Afghanistan and Pakistan border is helping the terrorists build up their structure, the West cant go over the border as this would damage the foundations of the new government. The Obama Camp has to careful that it does not create its own Vietnam, that's why Obama needs a experienced VP in Foreign Policy.

No Attack on Iran ?

The Atlantic: Interesting article that argues that the success of the USA in Iraq might mean that the USA would veto an air attack on Iran by Israel, as it would cause it more problems as Iraq is starting to look like a net positive after so many years of War. Its an interesting argument, but Bush is a bold President what ever you think about him, he will not want to leave Iran out there, he might not trust his successor to deal with Iran. Does Bush 43 want to be seen as the President that allowed Iran to become a Nuclear Power. Lets face it, the Bush Polls are in the tank any way, why not take out Iran.

Iran threat to the USA and Israel

BBC News: Reports on the threat to the USA and Israel from Iran should Iran be the target of an attack due to its nuclear ambitions. This be seen as a direct threat to Western interest in the region, the USA should build up its force structure in Iraq, in other words more troops, also battlefield nuclear weapons should be moved to Iraq as a warning to Iran. The USA should not tolerate any troops coming over the border from Iran should Israel attack, the USA should through diplomatic channels make it known that the USA will not play about with Iran, if Iran uses if massive armed forces then the USA will wont give them chance, battlefield nuclear weapons should be an option for the Commander on the ground. The USA Navy should build up its fleet in the region, more aircraft carriers, as to hit Iran hard should it attack, this is not the time to look weak.

WAR WITH IRAN ?

Telegraph: Reports that Iran is moving forward for the building blocks for the development of a bomb. A war with Iran cant be far away, Israel will not allow Iran to become a Nuclear Power, it will not even wait for a threat to develop. It could be argued that Israel would wait for the American Presidential Election but time might not be on their side, don't be surprised if attack happens before November.

RNC and McCain

New York Times: The Liberal New York Times is shocked the Republican National Committee has gone after Obama. Their real worry is that DNC does not have the money. It should be noted that Obama had decided to run his campaign with private money.

Very Effective Ad, The Truth always hurts. The Dems wont be happy.

Nuclear Iran

New York Times: Reports on the reaction of Iran to the Western Demand that it stop its nuclear build up, Iran states its for non military use, the West sees the developments in Iran as a threat. Iran in essence is telling the Powers to get stuffed, its playing games, wants more talks, gives the impression that it wants to talk but at the end of the day its a lie, the government of Iran are in your face liars. The Government of Israel should get its fighters ready to attack Iran before the end of the year, it time to act, it will be Israel that will have to do the dirty work of the West.

Obama another Reagan ?

National Post: Looks at how the Reagan victory in 1980 changed the United States and how a Obama and Democratic victory could change the body politic for years if they get their policies right or if they do not how it could hand power back to the Republicans. On the whole I think the folks will split their vote, the Democrats should increase their majorities in Congress but McCain will win the Presidency.