Right Failures Getting More Dangerous

What is it with quote-conservative leadership? They have views that they articulate to their conservative constituents during a campaign, but once they take the oath of office many (almost all who are sworn to executive office) seem to go through a period of total confusion until the next campaign.

George W. Bush spent as if it were the last year of his life. Newt Gingrich during a debate with John Kerry stated categorically that there is more than enough evidence of man-made global warming. George H.W. Bush raised taxes after his most famous of promises.

But now it looks as if the problem is worldwide.

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed surprise at the way the UN acted towards Israel regarding settlement building and the blockade of Gaza.

The rebuke by the UN (any rebuke by the UN) could not have been made without the affirmation of the United States. Most of the world is ignorant of this fact but Netanyahu is not or should not be. His expression of surprise meant that he thought the would get a modicum (and it only takes a little) of support by the Obama administration.

Unfortunately for Israel, the US is the only force blocking its worldwide condemnation at any junction in history. When an American administration is antithetic toward Israel and its interests, there is no force left to intervene and Israel is hit with the full condemnation of the world.

Based on his history with Obama, Netanyahu should have been prepared to be abandoned. Simply by stepping aside, President Obama makes it possible for a world vs. Israel scenario. Mr. Netanyahu should have read what was happening in his relationship with the US, or at least have someone well enough acquainted with the situation to have given him better advice.

When conservative executives make errors like this, they pave the way for their liberal successors. Bush 41 was responsible for Bill Clinton, Bush 43 was responsible for Obama, and Benjamin Netanyahu could be paving the way for a liberal successor at exactly the most dangerous time in Israel's short history. Without a leader willing to defend its territorial integrity, the Middle East, within a decade, could be a very different looking place. As the US changes into a non-capitalist country, a change that vast in Israel could mean...no Israel.

PS: Sorry for the lack of updates, but I intend to update this blog more often from now on. Lord knows there's been a lot going on these past few months.