https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/09/26/calculus/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:56:48 -0400<![CDATA[Two problems will make the administration&#8217;s attempts to take a hard line with Iran now that Teheran has been found to be secretly building a nuclear facility difficult. The first is the accusation that the administration is making a virtue out of a necessity. Revelations that Iran has been operating in bad faith can pull the carpet out from under the entire strategy of &#8220;engaging Iran&#8221;. Why make a deal with a double-dealer? The Politico describes how the administration raced to put together a tough public presentation just hours before the damning information about Iran&#8217;s nuclear cheating was about to go public.]]>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:47:12 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/09/26/calculus-n189217