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Deber - with the exception of Jimmy Carter, yes. This administration’s foreign policy is an embarrassment. What I most object to is the constant apologizing for America. A country which has done more for more countries in the history of mankind does not deserve to have someone telling the world what a failure we’ve been.
We’ve had our problems, and made some mistakes, but many other countries owe their very existence to us. And few are aware of the aid given to Africa, over the objections of many, by President Bush. When told we couldn’t afford it and it would lose him support, he said, "Do it anyway."
You’d think as much blame as Obama heaps on Bush, he could find a few kind words about all the good he did. But, of course, Bush didn’t praise himself as the current one does in a more-or-less television Obamathon.
Callie O, I found this a few minutes ago and I’m going to post it to you. I won’t post all of it however I’ll provide a link to read further. Everyone on this site will get a kick out of it:
What Dubya Can Teach Obama by Nicholle Wallace
"You can overcome sinking poll numbers. Negative press comes and goes. But when the public no longer sees you as someone who understands the problems the American people are facing, you’re trapped inside the presidential bubble—and you’ve got a serious problem on your hands.
This summer, President Barack Obama became a full-time resident of the bubble. And he’s going to have a hard time climbing out. The plummeting approval numbers are not the crisis pundits and political opponents suggest; polls turn around based on events and legislative triumphs. But falling out of touch with the gritty reality facing a majority of families in this country is like falling out of love. It’s often difficult—if not impossible—to generate the starry-eyed adoration and trust again.
As an alumna of President George W. Bush’s senior staff, I’d say that we succeeded in pulling back the curtain some of the time—and failed miserably other times."
Please read more here:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-09-07/welcome-to-the-bubble/?cid=bsa:moreauthor1
You are entitled to your beliefs but please keep them to yourself. Proselytizing is anathema to unbelievers. It is also exceedingly annoying. You’re not going to change my mind and it just irritates me to be told that prayer in schools is desirable. Thank the founding fathers for the sense to require separation between church and state.
And back to the news. Just heard on NBC that one of the Senate leaders is calling for an investigation into the White House gag tactics in dealing with Humana and other insurance companies.
The letter sent from Humana to its customers was revealed to be saying only that passage of the current health bill could result in their losing some of the current benefits. And the Congressional Budget Office agreed that this is the case.
AND…ON ANOTHER FRONT: Quadafi, during his speech to the UN General Assembly today, called the President "our son," and said he would be happy if Obama would be President of the United States forever."
Apparently the White House was not overjoyed to be so resoundingly welcomed and approved by one of the worst terrorist nations on the planet.
Actually, Wendy, I think most foreign leaders say pretty well what they think, since they’re not really worried about what the U.S. will do anymore.
And I definitely think Moammar Ghadafi hasn’t the brain power for any kind of psychological reasoning.
He loves Obama….called him "son" and says he hopes he is president forever. He is a nut alright. Obama threw Israel under the bus today. Get ready for Israel to take on Iran.
Another Bush bashing today which was very unpresidential. Another 38 minute apology for America and all her faults. Can’t wait to get on my Brit site this evening to read their comments.
deber - Bush had dignity and did not engage when he was bashed. Obama sticks his finger in the eye of everyone who opposes him.
Tara J. - LOVE your avatar!! I almost imagined you looking just like that!
As for Ghadafi, I wish he’d tried to camp on my property…good opportunity for target practice!
Xiulan — I’m gladd you like my avatar! And I thank you!
I had to laugh about Ghadafi camping on our property …wonder if he brought all his goats along with him. Glad I wasn’t sitting next to him. LOL — The crazy coot was supposed to talk for fifteen minutes and he meandered around for over an hour. So he thinks of Obama as a son — oh my, the birthers will be on this next! By the way, do we ever hear anything about Obamas sister? Or should I say, half sister. Where is she these days.
Here is a statement made today by a democrat…
‘He will destroy the Democratic party’ [Rich Lowry]
This Washington Post story captures the stark divide over Afghanistan, with a unified military command on the one side — including McChrystal, Mullen, and Petraeus — and a president who is not sure he wants to follow through on "the counterinsurgency strategy he set in motion six months ago" on the other. There’s this anonymous quote from one observer: "He can send more troops and it will be a disaster and he will destroy the Democratic party. Or he can send no more troops and it will be a disaster and the Republicans will say he lost the war." Isn’t this extraordinary? Obama will roil the Democratic party by sending more troops to fight the war that Democrats have said for years is the "necessary war" (in Obama’s words), the central war in the fight against terror, etc., etc. It’s hard to imagine a starker demonstration of bad faith on an important issue of national security. I write about this today in my column. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton yesterday said Obama is getting "the exact opposite" advice from McChrystal than from other counterinsurgency experts. She doesn’t say who these people are. The Post story says Obama is also getting "assessments from the State Department, the intelligence community, and his White House advisers." Are those people — the White House politicos in particular are very down on additional troops — going to trump the commanding general on the ground? We’re going to find out."
‘He will destroy the Democratic party’ [Rich Lowry]
"This Washington Post story captures the stark divide over Afghanistan, with a unified military command on the one side — including McChrystal, Mullen, and Petraeus — and a president who is not sure he wants to follow through on "the counterinsurgency strategy he set in motion six months ago" on the other. There’s this anonymous quote from one observer: "He can send more troops and it will be a disaster and he will destroy the Democratic party. Or he can send no more troops and it will be a disaster and the Republicans will say he lost the war." Isn’t this extraordinary? Obama will roil the Democratic party by sending more troops to fight the war that Democrats have said for years is the "necessary war" (in Obama’s words), the central war in the fight against terror, etc., etc. It’s hard to imagine a starker demonstration of bad faith on an important issue of national security. I write about this today in my column. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton yesterday said Obama is getting "the exact opposite" advice from McChrystal than from other counterinsurgency experts. She doesn’t say who these people are. The Post story says Obama is also getting "assessments from the State Department, the intelligence community, and his White House advisers." Are those people — the White House politicos in particular are very down on additional troops — going to trump the commanding general on the ground? We’re going to find out."