https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/12/05/stampede/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 06:13:07 -0400<![CDATA[Mark Steyn observed that President Obama&#8217;s speeches, even when ostensibly about foreign countries are really about domestic politics. His Afghan speech signalled the current state attitude of the cop in Washington and by implication, told the dictators of the world about what they could or could not do. The cop it said, will be walking around the beat between these and these hours and then will attend the Benevolent Association Ball. The bad guys are free to draw their conclusions and they will.  They will all over the world. And maybe now the international scene is like an intersection with a green light showing in all four directions. Steyn described the new opportunities for political entrepreneurs:]]>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:00:59 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/12/05/stampede-n189439