I read an article this morning out of the AP which highlighted the rise in Russian patriotism, and I thought to myself, ironic isn’t it. While the United States is foundering in a roiling sea of national dilemmas, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the Carter Administration, the Russians have actually seized the moment, and are riding a wave of unprecedented national pride. Adding insult to injury, Washington seems almost impotent in the face of this critical challenge to our children’s future. Revisionist politics and the ever-growing entitlement class, are draining the life’s blood from the “American Dream”, all while the enemies of freedom celebrate our weakness and indecision. Consequently, and based on their response to just about everything that ails our Republic, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss the notion that the Obama Administration is somehow pleased with both our economic and international posture. Moreover, it’s nothing short of alarming to hear diehard “Obamabots” insisting this ideological Titanic is “unsinkable”.

Make no mistake my fellow Americans, whether it’s Putin, Jinping, Rouhani, Jong-un, or any other despot on the national stage, a weakened United States in the eyes of our enemies is part of the plan. Do not be lulled into the utopian mindset of diplomacy as a cure-all for what’s wrong in the world. A strong and free America was, is, and must be that cure. To ignore the history which bears out this truth, is to condemn our children to a life answering for our ignorance.