In Condi We Trust?

Further down, I talked about the proposed deal between the U.S. and India ("National security?")--we give them nuclear assistance for civilian purposes, they let us inspect their civilian nuclear power plants (not, mind you, their nuclear weapon making facilities).

Now our Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is trying to convince Congress that this is a good idea...because clearly it's such a great idea.

Critics and Congresspeople are astutely concerned that such a deal may enhance India's nuclear arsenal, lead to an arms race, and destabilize the region (my own predictions further down). Save for the Republicans (huh?).

Republican Sen. George Allen says, "This is a very good bet for our country." (So we're gambling with our security?)

Democrat Sen. Russ Feingold says, "I fear that this deal could end up making our world less safe rather than more safe." (hear, hear)

As a side note, I can't fathom how Republicans are supposed to be big on security and hard on terror, and yet whole-heartedly behind plans to give middle-eastern nations more nuclear power on the words of proven idiots.

Speaking of idiots, Condi says, "Civil nuclear cooperation with India will not lead to an arms race in South Asia," and, "Nothing we or any other potential international suppliers provide to India under this initiative will enhance its military capacity or add to its military stockpile."

Let's just think back on Condi's track record on weapons of mass destruction. On Iraq, she was sure they had them. Everything she said about Iraq was wrong. So, clearly, we should accept what Condi says on faith.

Mark my words, this is idiocy.