Reuel Marc Gerecht of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has written an interesting essay. Gerecht’s premise is that the political “Realists” that are in both Parties really have little to offer as bargaining chips to entice Iran and Syria to help solve Iraq’s internal instability.

The “Realists” of the Republican Party apparently are led by the voice of former Secretary of State James A. Baker III. The Baker strategy is reminiscent of old fashioned American foreign policy. Feel out regional thugs, entice the thugs with American largesse. The thugs that do not tow the line are played the thugs that do tow the line.

The so-called “Realists” are living in the past if they believe this will work in the Middle East. The Middle East has become way too radicalized with hatred toward America.

The only bargaining chips that Iran would listen to are related to its nuclear ambitions. Even if Iran bargained, America cannot trust the word of Iran. Their inherent radical Mohammedanism is based on lying to the Kafir if it serves the purpose of furthering Mohammedanism.

Acquiescing on the nuclear issue will only slow down radical Mohammedanism in the Middle East. A nuclear armed Iran will lead to other Arab nations to arm with nuclear weapons. Why? The reason is ninety percent of the Middle East is Sunni, while Iran is a radical Shi’ite nation. The Shi’ites – no matter how loud – represent only ten percent of Mohammedans.

The Sunni Mohammedans would arm with WMD to counter Iran. Eventually the focus would return to Israel. Literally accomplishing what Iran has proclaimed – the wiping of Israel off the map. There is no way – no matter how sophisticated – that little Israel could with stand a multiple nuclear assault.

The “Realists” are dreaming in delusion.

[* If the AEI link dies, I have cross posted Gerecht’s essay, “Bartering with Nothing,” at SlantRight.com. Gerecht’s essay is at the end of this essay.]