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Posted by Derek Hawkins
The piece lacks balance and historical context. What, precisely, would the writer have the United States do? And how, precisely, would a precipitous move by the United States affect oil prices, and what affect would that have global economic recovery? What is going on in Iran today is internal and, as the president appeared to understand, is at the beginning of a process. Intervention by outside forces would immediately terminate that process. Enough of the Cowboy diplomacy, please!
What, precisely, would the writer have the United States do? And how, precisely, would a precipitous move by the United States affect oil prices, and what affect would that have on global economic recovery? What is going on in Iran today is internal and, as the president appeared to understand, is at the beginning of a process. Intervention by outside forces would immediately terminate that process. After it plays itself out is the time to consider options. Enough of the Cowboy diplomacy, please! It is good to have a president smart enough to comprehend America's national interests.