Transparency, Iran and Naked JoggersDear Mark: Many people are screaming about Obama's health care reform and the lack of transparency in the process. Personally, I don't care if the president breaks every campaign promise as long as we get health care reform. Don't you agree that sometimes the end justifies the means? — Poo Poo on Promises in Portsmouth Dear Poo Poo: The end justifies the means when time is truly of the essence. A good example would be if a bomb is set to go off during the Super Bowl and the police need to waterboard the culprit in order to save hundreds of lives. In the case of health care, the legislation does not go onto effect until 2014, so why the hurry? Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said, "The president wants to get a bill to his desk as quickly as possible." As far as I'm concerned, that is not reason enough for Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Obama to meet in secret to negotiate the details of the most expensive and life-altering piece of legislation in our nation's history. Sadly, the reason for the hurry is politics as usual. President Obama wants to crow about his "historic" health care reform during the State of the Union Address. Nancy and Harry would like to put some distance between their horrific health care bill and the 2010 elections and hope that the angry electorate will cool off. The secrecy of this process is a slap in the face to all Americans — but especially to Obama supporters who voted for "change" in Washington. Dear Mark: Iran is really starting to concern me. With regard to Iran's nuclear weapons program, President Obama has let two of his deadlines pass without a hint of any consequences for that whacked-out dictator.
Dear No Nukes: The president might squeeze some time into his schedule to deal with those annoying little Iranian Nukes after he signs some health care legislation and maybe before his next tropical excursion. If preventing a nuclear Iran was a priority to this administration, action would have been taken against Iran as soon as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve. Instead, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the administration remains open to negotiations with Iran. Wow, what backbone our community organizer in chief is displaying. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad even appeared emboldened when he said, "We told you that we are not afraid of sanctions against us, and we are not intimidated." He added Iran was "10 times stronger now than a year ago." How can a guy from the south side of Chicago take that crap? Here is what a true leader would tell that sawed-off runt: Mr. Ahmadinejad, you have until March 1 to prove to the world you are dismantling your nuclear weapons program or face a naval blockade. If the naval blockade does not work after six months, you will then face the Israeli air force. Dear Mark: The Secret Service apprehended a man this week for removing all of his clothes in 35-degree weather and jogging naked near the White House. Any chance this has anything to do with terrorism? — Bouncing Boys in Boise Dear Bouncing: I don't believe this man has any connection to terrorism, but may I suggest three possibilities: 1) another White House party crasher, 2) a true global warming believer, 3) the man was Sen. Chris Dodd, who felt totally liberated after announcing his plans to not seek re-election. Dear Mark is a public platform for your enrichment and entertainment. E-mail your questions to marklevy92@aol.com. To find out more about Mark Levy, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM
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