I read that Netanyahu was invited by Boehner to speak to the Congress about greater sanctions on Iran without discussing it with the White House. It is no secret that there is a personal dislike between Netanyahu and President Obama. The move is political by Boehner and Netanyahu. Netanyahu thinks appearing tough will give him points with his base in the Radical Right in Israel. Boehner thinks putting Netanyahu on a pedestal might help the Republicans win over some of the Jewish votes. Mr. Boehner, we American Jews think for ourselves and are not so easily swayed. Mr. Netanyahu, you do not represent us American Jews, and your policies seem to benefit your political interests more than the safety and welfare of Israel. As to how to approach the problem of Iran developing nuclear weapons, there is no sure fire iron clad cure for the problem. Bluster and swagger won't do it. Contrary to what the Radical Right has been claiming, President Obama has been applying pressure on Iran. At some point an intelligent leader has to close the deal, unless we want to be in a constant state of turmoil.
Technology is and will be continually advancing, both for good and evil. The human race will have to figure out how to deal with it before some screwball pushes the wrong button and we all go up in smoke.
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