Word's out that Obama's snubbed NATO's new commander, while at the same time expressing continued satisfaction he traded Taliban leaders to bring suspected deserter Beau Bergdahl home. Each of these should questions about Obama's commitment to his role as America's Commander in Chief.

Meanwhile, Obama's still hot and heavy to cut a deal with Iran to allow its nuclear program to move forward even as Iran warns Saudi Arabia to back off as Iranian aligned rebels fight to tighten their grip just to the south of Saudi in Yemen.

Exactly whose side is Obama on?

So many potential flashpoints. Where do things go from here?

Odds are, it's not good.

Don and Doug continue to connect the dots on events both home and abroad.

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