"Clear and Present Danger"

In October of 1962, President Kennedy faced the most difficult crisis of his administration. The Soviet Union had placed missiles in Cuba. This was a direct threat to the United States and could not be overlooked. We see that the act of the Soviet Union presented a "clear and present danger" to our nation. Kennedy explored all of his options and decided on a naval blockade of Cuba, preventing any further import of questionable material from the Soviets. He also made it clear all missiles must be dismantled and sent back to Russia. In a further statement Kennedy said, "Any attack against any nation in the western hemisphere from Cuba would be considered an attack on the United States from the Soviet Union; and would be met with a full retaliatory response." Kennedy left no options for Premier Khrushchev; basically it was "GET OUT NOW" or bad things will happen to you. The build- up of weapons by a rogue nation was not an option, and would not be acceptable under any circumstance. The Soviets realized Kennedy meant what he said and withdrew her missiles. STRENGTH WORKS!!

I believe those of you who read my blog are educated in what is going on in our world today. Press conferences give little information other than bolstering the policies of the administration.

Recently, my old friend, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, announced the development of a new drone bomber: it has been called the "Ambassador of Death", a charming "nick-name; it is also known as "Kavar" the Arabic word for "striker". This bomber is capable of a 620 mile delivery; a long range threat. It can carry two 115 kilo-ton bombs or one 227 kilo-ton missile that can have nuclear capabilities. Peace loving leader Ahmadinejad has made his case for the new bomber. He has said "This aircraft, before it heralds death for humanities, is the messenger of dignity and salvation for humanity, and its main message is peace(?), friendship(?), and the prevention of any conflict and aggression." He also said, "Iran should attempt to acquire the ability to carry out defensive strikes against a perceived threat (Israel?)", "If there is an ignorant person...a tyrant who just wants to carry out aggression, then our Defense Ministry should reach the point where it can cut off the hand of the aggressor BEFORE he decides to carry out the aggressive act". Does anyone besides me see the veiled threat in this fanatic's statements? He has already shown total disregard for U.N. sanctions (toothless as they are). He continues to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. He is acquiring delivery systems for his weapons from Russia (our friend?). He has said "Try to imagine a world without Israel". Iran, with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as its' leader, is a "CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER" to the free people of the world. Ahmadinejad is a fanatic; he wants to bring about the Islamic "end of the world"; he wants to destroy Israel!

It is time to put our collective "foot down" on this tyrant. Our President is supposed to be the leader of the "Free World". The job Mr. Obama has, calls for toughness in bad situations; Kennedy knew this, Reagan knew this and George W. Bush (like it or not) knew this. What will America do now Mr. President? Will we allow this immediate threat to continue to grow? Mr. Obama, you need to lead; you need to toughen up! Forget those golf games and vacations for a while and be the PRESIDENT.