This is a very volatile moment in the world, so it’s critically important to ask: Why now? Why has beating North Korea into submission become such a sudden national priority? In addressing that, it bears repeating that most of what passes for “news”…

Zero Hedge | “The Democrats, without a leader, have become the party of obstruction.”

The Hill | “It’s important, I think, for all of us to confront this regime…”

Daily Caller | “North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched…”

The Hill | “You can’t compare anything to ObamaCare because ObamaCare is dead.”

Associated Press | Trump said he won’t be happy if North Korea conducts a nuclear test.

“The Democrats, without a leader, have become the party of obstruction”

“It’s important, I think, for all of us to confront this regime…”

“North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched…”

“You can’t compare anything to ObamaCare because ObamaCare is dead”

Trump said he won’t be happy if North Korea conducts a nuclear test

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