Their craziness notwithstanding, even lunatics can stumble upon moments of lucidity when something of great import happens.
But not Mahmoud and the mullocracy. In their apocalyptic fervor to acquire nuclear weapons and rain down death upon everyone that doesn’t submit to their insanity, the theocracy has succeeded in forcing together Israel and Saudi Arabia.
That that hasn’t set the alarm bells ringing in Tehran is final proof of their detachment from reality. The only thing that keeps North Korea in check is the desire of its leadership to survive. This is the most fundamental aim of nation-states, and none operate on a basis other than this.
Except, perhaps, for Iran. Because it is increasingly evident that the normal rules do not apply. Assuming Iran to be a rational actor is the first mistake that Barry’s made, compounded by the second: mistaking Ahmadinejad for a politician, instead of what he really is – a madman.
Ahmadinejad is not interested in re-election; he doesn’t care about improving the lives of those under his rule; and the thought of strengthening his nation-state is anathema to him. As he’s stated numerous times, he sees himself as a prophet, the man who will bring about the reappearance of the Twelfth (or Hidden) Imam, which – you guessed it – will also herald a planetary-level bloodshed of non-believers, sinners, Jews, etc.
Mahmoud, though, is so excitable that he seems to be mixing up the order – he can’t decide whether the appearance of the imam will lead to death and destruction, or the reverse, that death and destruction will lead to the appearance of the imam. So he’s diligently preparing for both eventualities.
It is undoubtedly good that two countries of the enmity of Israel and Saudi Arabia have found common cause against a threat to them both. With Barry refusing to do anything meaningful, the responsibility to take action will fall to others.
On a surface level, this can be interpreted as a positive development for the US. America cannot be expected to solve all of the world’s problems, nor should it be expected to do so.
The possibility that Barry’s inaction could lead to a solution being formulated elsewhere, however, is a lucky break that Barry will shamelessly claim he instigated, ironically, through his own failure to act.
There is another, worse consequence, though. Should this Israeli/Saudi tag-team materialize, it will be for the best, this time.
But we will not be so fortunate the next time. Because the example will then have been set of by-passing the US on an issue of critical global importance.
After which could follow a barrage of nightmarish scenarios.
Venezuela and Cuba deciding to “liberate” the people of Colombia?
China and Russia jointly destroying Taiwanese independence?
You name it, someone, somewhere is thinking about it.