Friday, April 10, 2009
This is just a quick link to follow -- an "aside." These are links to interesting things that, for one reason or another, I didn't place into a full posting. Click the link to visit the full article. Go to the blog index for a regular listing of posts.
UPI: Obama, Gates take aim at Israel's Arrow-3 missile - '...U.S. funding for the Arrow-3 program is likely to be eliminated. However, in compensation, the Obama administration is prepared to help Israel buy the U.S. Navy's Standard Missile 3 anti-ballistic missile system instead, the report said. The SM-3 is built by Raytheon as its primary contractor...'
Three things are happening now that should be obvious to Israelis. There is a process of "equalizing" U.S. middle-east relationships, which really means moving away from Israel. They are sending strong signals to Israel to stay in line, or else. And they are trying to force dependency on Israel to ensure that Israel stays in line, no matter what threats arise. Before long, Obama will insist on a Palestinian state. Gates, who in my opinion is America's Putin, can be ruthless and he will bring all of his Agency as well as Pentagon power to bear to see that Obama gets his wish. I pray Israeli leadership is up to the test that is coming.
I think the forced dependency thing is spot on.