Over the past few months, North Korea has tested missiles and nuclear weapons all in violation of various UN resolutions. The sanctions and other restrictions placed on North Korea have effectively done nothing to stop them from developing longer ranged weapons, which can now reach the United States. When you have an insect problem outside your house, one might logically … [Read more...]
Is the US Responsible for Mexico’s Problems?
President Obama recently visited Mexico to discuss, among other things, the escalating violence in the country, which stems from the growing drug trade. In his visit, Obama acknowledged that the US shares a piece of the responsibility for the violence in Mexico because of the guns that get smuggled into Mexico from the US. To his credit, President Obama said he would rather … [Read more...]
UN Condemns N Korea…Who Cares?
The UN security council slapped North Korea on the wrist by issuing a statement that would condemn North Korea's rocket launch and toughen sanctions against the reclusive communist nation. So what? If North Korea is developing something more dangerous than a satellite, such as a rocket to deliver a nuclear weapon, do you really think a statement that condemns the actions is … [Read more...]
Venezuelan President Chavez Maybe Right About One Thing
The other day, Venezuelan President Chavez said President Bush "walked like John Wayne". If I were President Bush, I would probably take that as a compliment, but with everything else President Chavez had said about Bush over the past few days, he probably didn't mean it that way.Honestly, wouldn't you want John Wayne running our country? Imagine how safe we'd be from … [Read more...]