Iran (part 2)

Very Funny thing just happened not too long ago. Time magazine wrote, almost word for word, 2 of my theories and ideas on Iraq and Iran. #1 They wrote what echoed my theory for the overall reasons for the invasion of Iraq, not just a few. They actually covered 4 of the reasons i had stated. #2 They wrote about how we missed a good chance with Iran. I was watching Lou Dobbs the other night, and a proffessor from Rutgers University came on and stated how we should offer Iran a "carrot" aka a genuine act of peace. However, he also said that we should offer them a stick under the table also. I think i'm gonna email that dude, and tell him he rocks almost as much me and Stephen Colbert. Here is the Iran part 2 thing......

There are 2 main reasons that Russia and China are blocking sanctions against Iran, and supporting them in the background. First, it's oil. Russia and China are major importers of Iranian oil, and while we don't import their oil they do. Second, shift of global power. Since American spheres of influence are weakening, a nuclear Iran that cannot be diplomatically touched by the US or EU makes these 2 regions look weak...especially the US. Russia and China have collaborated on weakening US hagemony. First through economic destabilization, by China's trade imbalance and lowered currency to keep American companies buying American goods. Second, by opposing American policies in many places to make it appear that there is global opposition everywhere. Check this out... South America: Venezuala(a staunch socialist ally of China and Iran) opposes and moves against all American policy in the region; they even have gone as far as destabilizing pro American governments. Middle East: This one is simple, Iran. Russia has been selling it top of the line military equipment, most of which is designed to counter American weapons. Recently they were sold air craft targeting systems. China has been buying into Iran's infrastructure, and also selling weapons. Both China and Russia have blocked and refused sanctions against Iran, despite blatant violations. Africa: China is buying oil from Sudan(listed as a state sponsor or terrorism by the US) and putting money into their infrastructure. Asia: North Korea's nuclear program. China and Russia have known about it for years. Both China and Russia have blocked and refused sanctions against North Korea, despite blatant violations. Europe: Russia has poisoned many. They cut off gas to pro- American states. They press Georgia(a pro US govt.) to move back in line with Russian policy, and have deported Georgians. Russia has also moved away from democracy. Pacific States: China has built naval facilities in the Phillipines. There is a strategic positioning happening against strategic defensive infrastructure for American and allied security. If you are rising to power and claim peace, why position like this, ally with American enemies, and block execution of international mandates? The worst part is that our government knows about all of this, but do nothing. They do nothing, because our process is broken. The Congress no longer answers to voters, just to campaigning. Debt is rising, the dollar is weaker, spheres of influence are weak, and spending is out of control... as we ask our allies to learn from history, we don't even see that our current state reflects exactly the late stages of English hagemony, Roman hagemony, and even Chinese Hun hagemony. It can be changed, but it looks like the Congress cares too much about money, and partisan politics. I still have complete faith in the military and my leaders, so if anyone did decide to take us head on we'd give em hell....but could the debt persistent government pay for it?