Here we are. Being tested by Somali Pirates. Yesterday it was reported the Chinese has broken into the US power grid. A couple of days ago it was a North Korean missile launch. Then last week it was the Russians in South America wanting to place bomber bases. A couple of day before they were in Cuba wanting to do the same thing.  The Russians on inauguration day started moving their forces near the Polish border.

And what is the US response to all of this?

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry said a thorough policy debate on piracy off Somalia is long overdue.

"I plan to hold hearings to further examine the growing threat of piracy and all the policy options that need to be on the table before the next fire drill becomes an international incident with big implications," Kerry said in a statement.

What are we? Weak? A third world country? Look at our past leadership. The last time an American Merchant ship was taken in the 1800, we sent the Marines to kick ass on the Pirates. Do you think Washington, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy ( a pt boat commander in WW2), George Bush 41 or 43 would allow our flag to be trampled like this?

I guess we need to understand the world better. No! I think our President need to understand the world better. The only thing third world countries understand is strength.

Roosevelt say "speak softly buy carry a big stick." Washington said" To be prepared for war is one of the most effective ways to secure peace."

In the ART of War by Sun Tsu, the best way to conquer an enemy is to take him intact. President Obama, please do not turn us over to our enemies?