embassy
when bad stuff happens we blame the president. even if it was out of his control. so when good stuff happens we should give him the credit. even if the bozo doesn't deserve it. anywho, embassies in hostile countries have two functions: diplomacy and espionage. it's true. the best intelligence we gather in a foreign country walks in the doors of our embassy there. and having diplomats playing johnny on the spot can deal with situations before they spiral out of control. i've adopted this position from people who used to live and work in a us embassy in a hostile foreign country. i view the reopening of an american embassy in iran as a great thing. regardless of whether our intentions are to talk or fight. hopefully we'll see more of this. cuba would be nice.