Thursday, June 3, 2010

After Flotilla Raid, U.S. Is Torn Between Allies

First the oil spill in the Gulf Coast shows a lack of resolve by the President. He is going to aggressively demand accountability yet the oil continues to spew unabatedly. Now the Israelis overreact to a vessel in international waters. The US is caught firmly between their long-term relations with Israel and Turkey. An impartial, transparent investigation is not going to satisfy Turkey and shows how little affect the United States has on either ally. And lest we forget, hurricane season is now upon us and North Korea is ready to go to war....

After Flotilla Raid, U.S. Is Torn Between Allies - NYTimes.com

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