Maybe some jam tomorrow, but none today. That is the American message to its most stalwart allies in the ex-communist world as Barack Obama’s administration shelves plans to deploy ten interceptor rockets in Poland and a radar station in the Czech Republic. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via Real Clear Politics
This piece presents an interesting international perspective on this decision. The piece strikes me as well written and well researched, with unusual details (awakening the Czech PM) and a blunt reminder of world history (Sept 17, 1939) that add to its breadth and interest. The piece, likewise, has some depth that's been missing in the domestic pieces that I've seen (the Zbigniew quote, the Patriot promise, etc). All in all, this piece is worth reading.
I'm heartened by the President's willingness to discard one of the set-pieces of Bush-Administration baloney. I'm less heartened by the fact that this system (apparently) still only exists on paper, too, with no immediate guarantee that it'll do anything but spend money at least some of which might be better spent domestically. Nevertheless, this is a start down the right road and I applaud the President for it.