Obama affirms Iran's nuke ambition

"What I do believe is that Iran has legitimate energy concerns, legitimate aspirations."

Those are President Obama's words in a BBC interview about Tehran's nuclear developments.

But according to official government data from 2006, Iran's energy consumption consists mainly of natural gas and oil. The country also ranks top three in terms of natural gas and oil reserves.

So what is the President referring to? Why is President Obama so soft on Iran?

There are many reasons to keep Tehran in check:

• President Ahmadinejad has repeatedly threatened to destroy Israel, a longtime and important American ally in the Middle East.
• The nation has close ties with other anti-American nations such as Cuba and Venezuela, two countries right in our backyard.
• Blatant disregard for human rights -- religious persecution, abuse of women and children, and lack of freedom of expression.

Is this really a country we want to see to become a nuclear power?

N. Korea and other rogue nations see through Obama

North Korea's nuclear and missile tests on Memorial Day weekend has sent shock waves internationally by defying a U.N. Security Council resolution. Now the isolated communist regime conducts more saber rattling by threatening U.S. and S. Korean warships.

And what's the Obama administration's reaction? Nothing but a statement voicing displeasure and resuming the Six-Party Talks. Yes, more talks, more official statements, and more meetings. No doubt more Security Council resolutions may come out, and no doubt that N. Korea would ignore them.

We have known since the presidential campaign days that President Obama is naive about threats from rogue nations, and that he prefers diplomacy above all. In other words, he prefers the talk and not the walk.

The crazy leaders of N. Korea and Iran know this. That's why since President Obama took office, there has been more and more news about missile tests and nuclear weapons development. Countries like Japan, S. Korea, and Israel are increasingly feeling uneasy about the situation. But what does the Obama administration do? Nothing concrete to secure our allies' security. Instead, more international meetings and talk about pressure from the international community.

Heck, it took the White House days to rescue an American from just pirates. What will happen if nations attack our allies?

Israel knows it's on its own

The Obama administration is bent on the success of Palestinian statehood that it's alienating long-time ally Israel. The country faces the greatest threat from a nuclear Iran and the new Israeli government knows that America may not offer support to pre-emptively strike Iran. Rather than ask for permission from Washington, Israel will just keep us posted on the military operation should there be one.

And who can blame them? Israel has to do what's best for its people, even if that means ignoring what's going on in Washington. They need our support, and a strong Israel only helps America in its footing for a peaceful Middle East.

White House policy endangers ally Israel

The Obama administration is using peace talks with Palestinians as a bargaining chip to support Israel's efforts in preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

I can already hear what an Israeli may think: With a friend like Obama, who needs enemies?

Is this really the way to treat one of America's staunchest allies? The Jewish state is encircled by hostile neighbors, having the military capability to dominate the region but only uses force in self-defense and retaliation, and has shown kindness to Palestinians that's seldom reported. The leader of Iran has repeatedly issued threats to Israel, and now turned Iran into a nuclear power right in Israel's backyard. Yet the message from Washington is disturbingly clear: Sit at the table with Palestinian leadership or we'll cover our eyes and ears when it comes to Iran's nukes.

The White House is playing with Israeli lives. We need a strong friend in the Middle East, and Israel is the only candidate. Honestly, we need Israel more than it needs America. Just look at Israel's history. It has survived several wars and armed conflicts, yet it still stands. Seriously, it can do just fine without America.

But does President Obama realize it? Losing the faith and support of Israel will prove to be detrimental to America in the long term.

Dear Mr. Holocaust-Never-Happened...

President Obama's administration is drafting a letter to the madman of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in response to the Iranian president's congratulatory letter upon Obama's inauguration.

Hmmm, I wonder how the letter would start?

Dear Mr. I-Want-Nuclear-Bombs? Dear Mr. Wipe-Israel-Off-the-Map? Dear Mr. Holocaust-Never-Happened?...