BULLETIN:  EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN – AT 9:29 A.M. ET:  Why do we hear the same story about Iran over and over?  Do we have a policy, or is it just the old game of kicking the can down the road?   From AFP:

BUENOS AIRES — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday it could take months for new UN sanctions against Iran, as she prepared for talks in Argentina and Brazil about the perceived Iranian nuclear threat.

Speaking on the plane to Buenos Aires, the chief US diplomat appeared to back away from her contention before the US Senate last week that a new resolution could be obtained in the "next 30 to 60 days."

We always seem to be backing away.  The administration's policy on Iran has, in more than a year, produced nothing.  China will not back strong sanctions, and the Russians are expressing deep skepticism.

"We are moving expeditiously and thoroughly in the Security Council. I can't give you an exact date, but I would assume sometime in the next several months," she said before landing in the Argentine capital..

...Clinton told reporters traveling with her that she expected to discuss Iran with for talks with Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, praising her stand on Iran.

"The Argentines have a very clear understanding of the dangers of the proliferation of nuclear weapons," Clinton said.

Boy, that's a relief.  I was really worried about the position of Argentina. 

Look, China is the key.  We may get a resolution in the Security Council, but it's likely to be watered down and ineffective.  Meanwhile, the Iranian nuclear program goes forward, uninhibited by anyone, and unhindered by a weak American government.   More change we can believe in.

March 2, 2010