Posted on 05/15/2008 12:07:21 PM PDT by Yankee Sailor
Thomas Friedman is one of the few commentators that has a thorough understanding of the political dynamic of the Middle East. Because of our differing political philosophies I frequently disagree with his recommendations, but it’s rare that I take issue with his assessment of what’s really going on. He also has the gift of getting to his point without any unecessary rhetoric, and he’s done so once again on the current situation in the Middle East:
For now, Team America is losing on just about every front. How come? The short answer is that Iran is smart and ruthless, America is dumb and weak, and the Sunni Arab world is feckless and divided. Any other questions?
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