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Dear Patriot, I never thought I'd live to see a president fail worse than Jimmy Carter – but then came Barack Obama. Benghazi, Ukraine, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan...he failures are stacking up and they all have one thing in common: Barack Obama!

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Dear Patriot,  I never thought I'd live to see a president fail worse than Jimmy Carter – but then came Barack Obama.  Benghazi, Ukraine, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan...he failures are stacking up and they all have one thing in common: Barack Obama.  Our biggest national security threat is Barack Obama – and it's time we did something about it.  I formed John Bolton PAC for one purpose – to see that our leaders remain committed to restoring American economic and national security. There is a critical fundraising deadline approaching that will be the determining factor in how many candidates my PAC can support in 2014. Will you help us before time runs out?  Barack Obama doesn't believe in the execptionalism of America. He only believes in the exceptionalism of himself and his defeatist view of America's place in the world. Who knows...he may be more comfortable with Putin in charge, but I'm not.  Friend, will you help me fight Barack Obama's defeatist vision for America with an immediate contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more right away to Bolton PAC?  We need your help before the March 31st deadline so we can determine how many patriotic, conservative, national security-focused candidates we can send to Washington to fight against Barack Obama and restore credibility to America.  So, fellow patriot, can you make a contribution before this important deadline passes?  The amount we raise by March 31st will be watched closely. We need to post strong numbers so we can demonstrate a strong mandate that people are on our side.  Think about this: Obama ran promising "change we can believe in." And what kind of change do we see now? Thanks to the embarrassing results of the Obama–Clinton–Kerry doctrine of drift, decline, and defeatism, the only change I see is that America is disrespected and disregarded now more than at any other time in our history.  We must return national security to the center of the political debate throughout 2014 and restore a strong Reaganite foreign policy of peace through strength.  So, fellow conservative, will you help me fight for American greatness by making an immediate contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more right away to Bolton PAC?  That is the key to success this November and beyond to ensuring America's freedom and security in the years ahead.  So, fellow American, will you join me? I need your help before this critical deadline passes.  Sincerely,    John Bolton Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations  Paid for by Bolton PAC Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee www.boltonpac.com

Three Things That Don't Make Sense in Putin's World!

3 Things That Don't Make Sense in Putin's World 03/28/2014 Russia’s Vladimir Putin took part of a country. So what kind of world does that mean we’re living in? It’s a world where we can’t act like we did yesterday. Here are three things that simply don’t make sense for America to keep doing. 1. Leaving Europe high and dry The Obama administration canceled a missile defense site in Europe several years ago and has recently canceled military training with European allies as well. These are bad moves. It’s no wonder that, as Heritage experts note, “There is a general view among officials in the region that the U.S. is relegating its relations with Europe to a lower priority.” This is the time to be assuring NATO allies that America stands with them in the face of aggressors like Putin. This solidarity includes deploying U.S. assets to the region—assets that might be required to defend the territorial integrity of NATO countries close to Russia. 2. Letting Russia dominate the regional energy supply Heritage energy and security experts point out that “Much of Russia’s power in the region is the result of its control of energy supplies and distribution systems.” So if Russia decides you’re not a friend anymore, this is a problem. Guess who could export more energy to nations like Ukraine? America could. If Washington would lift the barriers, our country could export crude oil and natural gas, which would help relieve the pressure on Russia’s neighbors. Getting more energy to the global market—from diverse sources—“would diminish the ability of any nation, including Russia, to use energy as a weapon to impose its will in the future,” Heritage experts suggest. 3. Reducing American defense capabilities Under President Obama, America’s military has been on the decline. It’s long past time to reverse this dangerous trend. And it’s time to stop reducing America’s nuclear capabilities—and modernize our weapons systems instead. As Heritage expert Michaela Dodge says, “The U.S. is projecting weakness by reducing its own arsenal while Russia builds up its forces.” It’s absurd that “the U.S. remains the only nuclear weapons state that is not modernizing its nuclear forces,” as Dodge points out, and it certainly doesn’t make sense in the current environment. In a forthcoming paper, Heritage experts spell it out: In invading Crimea, the Russian regime can no longer be considered a responsible nation or a suitable partner for the United States in solving regional and strategic security issues. The U.S. should adopt a new, long-term strategy that addresses protecting its vital interests against the irresponsible and illegal actions of Moscow. Whether or not Putin continues his quest for more land, Washington has to change its ways. Read the Morning Bell and more en español every day at Heritage Libertad. Quick Hits: The White House announced today that 6 million have enrolled in Obamacare. Before they celebrate, we have just 3 questions. Western leaders suspended Russia from the G8; here’s what they should do next. Look what came up in President Obama’s discussion with Pope Francis on Thursday. Hobby Lobby's president spoke exclusively with The Foundry just days after the company's Supreme Court challenge.. Print  |  Comments  |  Forward  |  Donate

How scary is Putin’s Russia compared to the Soviet Union? This chart has some answers ...

BY ADAM TAYLOR

• March 27 at 4:01 pm

“Russia is a regional power that is threatening some of its immediate neighbors — not out of strength but out of weakness,” President Obama said Tuesday. The comments seemed designed to hit his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, where it hurt. It was a bold statement, however, for someone who the very next day would call out his European NATO allies for not spending enough on the military in a speech that reminded many of the Cold War.

Obama's comments, however, reflect the conflicting messages we send out about Russia. These messages irk some Russians, who argue that the U.S. still treats it as if the Cold War was ongoing, despite the shifting reality of Russia.

It's true that Russia was once the West's greatest geopolitical foe, and it's still seen that way by many (including some presidential candidates). But no matter what we think of the recent actions of Putin's Russia, should we really treat it with the same fear we once reserved for the Soviet Union?

Here's what the numbers say:

(Gene Thorp / Washington Post)

Adam Taylor writes about foreign affairs for the Washington Post. Originally from London, he studied at the University of Manchester and Columbia University. You can follow him on Twitter here.

A new report from a US researcher examines the performance of Guatemala's national police force, finding that despite a years-long boost in budgetary resources, the body is underperforming amid an enduring wave of violence.

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Gangs Reassert Themselves in Rio's 'Pacified' Favelas InSight Crime accompanied Rio's elite military police squad as it occupied one of the city's biggest and most violent favelas, the latest operation in the "pacification" scheme as Vila Kennedy's Police Pacification Unit (UPP) becomes the 38th installed since 2008. However as promised social investment fails to materialize, critics are pointing to recent outbreaks of violence in other pacified favelas as evidence that a one-dimensional security approach cannot have long-term success. Report Puts Guatemala National Police Under the Microscope A new report from a US researcher examines the performance of Guatemala's national police force, finding that despite a years-long boost in budgetary resources, the body is underperforming amid an enduring wave of violence. Broadening Conceptions of Citizen Security in Latin America Tales From Mexico's Embattled Media: Part 1 Tales From Mexico's Embattled Media: Part 2

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Human Rights Watch video on the crisis lived by Buenaventura as drug groups battle for control of the area. Graph showing rising homicides in Guatemala despite a simultaneous increase in the national police budget.

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Ho-Lee S*** – Anti-Gun California Senator Arrested for Gun Trafficking...

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Ho-Lee S*** – Anti-Gun California Senator Arrested for Gun Trafficking Posted: 27 Mar 2014 01:04 AM PDT You cannot make this stuff up. California State Sen. Leland Yee has been one of the most adament anti-gun politicians in California for a long while now. Yee was actually the lawmaker who proposed regulating 3D printers in order to cut down on 3D printed firearms. Yesterday, it was announced Senator Yee is being indicted […]

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