Israel in global push to thwart Iran nuclear deal

AFP Nov 11, 2013 Israel was pulling out all the stops Sunday to prevent what it considers a looming bad deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, before the talks resume on November 20. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AKLtnlIzMk&w=640&h=360]   Related articles Israel using Congress to stop Iran deal (rinf.com) Israel to lobby US against possible Iran nuclear deal…

How America Was Lost — Paul Craig Roberts

Paul Craig Roberts November 8, 2013 “No legal issue arises when the United States responds to a challenge to its power, position, and prestige.” Dean Acheson , 1962, speaking to the American Society of International Law. Dean Acheson declared 51 years ago that power, position, and prestige are the ingredients of national security and that…

How America Was Lost — Paul Craig Roberts

Paul Craig Roberts November 8, 2013 “No legal issue arises when the United States responds to a challenge to its power, position, and prestige.” Dean Acheson , 1962, speaking to the American Society of International Law. Dean Acheson declared 51 years ago that power, position, and prestige are the ingredients of national security and that…

Is Putin Really More Powerful Than Obama?

Forbes 30 Oct 2013 The criticism of Forbes dropping Barack Obama to the number two spot behind Vladimir Putin as the most powerful man in the world misses two big points. One is confusing the power of the U.S. with the power of our President. The U.S. is many times larger economically and militarily than…