The Iranian Hostage Crisis--The UK Edition

This is my Amicus Curiae, filed on behalf of the Britons:

Should the UK talk to the Iranians?

I think they should not, and here is why:

Talking to thugs only increases their power, and feeds their need to feel powerful. The proper way to deal with a thug is to let him know in no uncertain terms that they are not dealing with an appeasing coward who will try to talk his way out of a situation initiated by the thug...usually with violence, or the threat of violence.

Identifying the thug is the key first step. The thug should be notified that he is a thug, and will be treated as such.

Historical Examples of Dealing With Thugs:



Number One---Neville Chamberlein visits "Herr Hitler."


Number Two---Jimmy Carter Hides in the White House for 444 days.


Number Three---Ronald Reagan Identified the Soviet Union as an "Evil Empire."


I think we are familiar with the results of these choices, and the steps needed to take these thugs out. The Brits have stood by us when we needed them, and I think we should stand shoulder to shoulder with them at this time, even to the point of "loaning" them the strategic and tactical use of two carrier fleets stationed appropriately.

After this affair is over, those nitwits responsible for telling the sailors to stand down should be fired.