Iran looms just as large over western Afghanistan as Pakistan does over the east — and nowhere is this more keenly felt than in Zaranj, where the land beyond the wall can represent anything from benevolent neighbor to malicious oppressor. But while Pakistan’s machinations in Afghanistan often feel obvious, Iran’s have proved far harder to discern.
Ahead of the big debate on foreign policy, a reminder that these issues are really incredibly simple and also always fit comfortably with US needs and narratives.
Just don't go around apologizing, gosh darn it. God loves us the best for a reason.
Doesn't get much more simple than that.
Posted by: Bill Yaner | Oct 21, 2012 at 08:42 PM
Freedom for one individual means less overall power and control for another. Local politicos can yearn for more control just as national "leaders" can do.
Posted by: Ken Hill | Oct 22, 2012 at 08:16 AM
"Just don't go around apologizing, gosh darn it."
We tried the four year Obama apology tour and it really is working well, all one has to do is take a look at the coffins of our Ambassador and his fellow Patriots for proof. Oh, thats right, it was because of a video.....
Posted by: sittinginthemiddle. | Oct 22, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Said apology tour being momentarily interrupted by a massive aerial bombardment...
Posted by: scharrison | Oct 22, 2012 at 02:06 PM
good one
Posted by: schittingsomewhattotheright | Oct 22, 2012 at 02:12 PM