I take this report as critical to the security of America and its interests in Mexico, Nicaragua and throughout the Americas. More specifically, Jewish community leaders need to see its collateral importance and begin planning accordingly. To Mr. Bensman: Thank you for your provocative analysis. I hope you forward a courtesy copy to the Central American desk at the CIA, NSA, FBI, the State Department and the appropriate committees in the Senate and House. I am sure there are many other entities that would appreciate a heads up. But appropos of other news organizations–forget them. Most are not worthy of the name, particularly when it comes to foreign news reporting.
One characterization in this otherwise excellent analysis gives me a minor stomach upset that is probably idiosyncratic of me alone. I resent the speculation that the Iranians in Nicaragua give the Jews a case of the cold sweats. Rather I suggest that the appearance of the Iranians affords the Jews opportunity and motive to exercise a cold-blooded appraisal of Iranian intentions that will ultimately cause some Persian dampness. Make no mistake about it, both the Mossad and its American counterparts are probably already gaming a variety of responses, as well as selective preemptive actions that will neutralize an Iranian threat in Central America. But will Obama implement the Bush Doctrine? When the situation calls for action, I’m betting he will. Although his administration and its congressional supporters will laud any action as a new Obama foreign policy initiative and the liberal press will take pains to draw non-existent distinctions with the Bush Doctrine–clearly a modern example of the emperor’s new clothes.
Would not everyone agree that Mr. Bensman should follow up with additional reports and do you not think that he should be nominated for a Pulitzer?
