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One of Andrew Sullivan’s readers at The Daily Dish made this observation regarding the President’s approach to Iran and the recently announced nuclear facility in Iran:

Obama has known about this facility from day one. At Cairo, he reached out the Muslim world, undermining the Iranian regime's ability to engage in arm-waving, fear-mongering anti-Americanism.  He built himself a triumvirate with Brown and Sarkozy, who actually have an intelligence presence in Iran.  He used that presence to build an airtight case.  He cut a deal with the Russians.  He reached out to Iran, knowing that they would likely reject or ignore his overtures.  Then, when Ahmadinejad comes to New York, having to face Western journalists, Obama announces the the existence of the Qom facility, turning the spotlight on Iran when they are unable to hide behind state-controlled media.  Obama, cool and calm, pulled off a near-perfect diplomatic pincer.

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Forty Maxims

The Forty Maxims (some say 55) of Father Thomas Hopko. Some of them are really good!

• 1. Be always with Christ and trust God in everything.
• 2. Pray, fast and do acts of mercy.
• 3. Read the Scriptures regularly.
• 4. Read good books, a little at a time.
• 5. Practice silence, inner and outer.
• 6. Cultivate communion with the saints.
• 7. Be an ordinary person, one of the human race.
• 8. Live a day, even a part of a day, at a time.
• 9. Be honest, first of all with yourself.
• 10. Be faithful in little things.
• 11. Do your work, then forget it.
• 12. Do the most difficult and painful things first.
• 13. Face reality.
• 14. Be grateful.
• 15. Be cheerful.
• 16. Be simple, hidden, quiet and small.
• 17. Never bring unnecessary attention to yourself.
• 18. Listen when people talk to you.
• 19. Be awake and attentive, fully present where you are.
• 20. Think and talk about things no more than necessary.
• 21. Speak simply, clearly, firmly, directly.
• 22. Flee imagination, fantasy, analysis.
• 23. Flee carnal things at their first appearance.
• 24. Don’t complain, grumble, murmur or whine.
• 25. Don’t seek or expect pity or praise.
• 26. Don’t compare yourself with anyone.
• 27. Don’t judge anyone for anything.
• 28. Don’t try to convince anyone of anything.
• 29. Don’t defend or justify yourself.
• 30. Be defined and bound by God, not people.
• 31. Accept criticism gracefully and test it carefully.
• 32. Give advice only when asked or when it is your duty.
• 33. Be strict with yourself.
• 34. Be merciful with yourself and others.
• 35. Do nothing for people that they can do for themselves.
• 36. Have a healthy, wholesome hobby.
• 37. Have no expectations except to be fiercely tempted to your last breath.
• 38. Endure the trial of yourself and your faults serenely, under God’s mercy.
• 39. When you fall, get up immediately and start over.
• 40. Get help when you need it, without fear or shame.

HT: Catalystspace

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