Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton says it’s pretty clear that some elements of the Pakistani government were aware of Osama bin Laden’s location and were actively helping him stay hidden. So what is the right way to deal with a nuclear nation that does provide critical assistance but is also helping our enemies? How will Al Qaeda be impacted by bin Laden’s death? Who is now the greatest radical threat in the region if Al Qaeda has been seriously diminished? And is there any hope for Mideast peace when Hamas and Fatah are finding common ground and Hamas is publicly condemning the death of bin Laden? We discuss it all with Amb. John Bolton.
Archives for May 3, 2011
Three Martini Lunch 5/3/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer what seems to be a likely administration decision to release some photos to show what was left of Osama bin Laden. They also groan as Florida Sen. Bill Nelson compares bin Laden to Florida GOP efforts to make voters present photo identification. And we scratch our heads as the official government story keep changing with respect to bin Laden’s wife, whether he was armed and which son of his was also killed.