Obama on International Relations: ‘Even the Folks Who Badmouth Us Look to Us’

PJ Tatler ^ | 9-19-2014 | Bridget Johnson

[Sir Napsalot]

(snip) “…America isn’t the party we belong to — we’re not born Democrats or Republicans. America is the values we share: hard work and responsibility, and sacrifice, and looking out for one another.”

He called one brand of politics “mean and nasty and polarizing” and another sense of the word “having a common vision for the future.”

Obama asked the Democrats to “choose hope,” because “hope is what gave soldiers courage to storm a beach.”

The president also touched on foreign policy, stressing that with all of the challenges “America remains the one indispensable nation in the world.”

“Even the folks who badmouth us look to us,” Obama said. “America is leading the effort to rally the world against Russian aggression. America is leading the fight to contain and combat an Ebola epidemic in Africa. America is leading the coalition that will degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL. And as Americans, we welcome these responsibilities; we don’t shy away from them.”

[Sir Napsalot]

>>> “mean and nasty and polarizing”.....“Even the folks who badmouth us look to us,” Obama said. <<<

Right back at you, Mr. Obama. You've brought NOTHING to the table. Folks badmouthed US since the BO (Before Obama) time.

[skeeter]

No one badmouthed the USA like you & your miserable wife did, Obama.

So suck it up and stop whining.

[SumProVita]

*You* are not really part of *us,* Mr. Obama...per your choice.

[oldbrowser]

He called one brand of politics “mean and nasty and polarizing” and another sense of the word “having a common vision for the future.”

So says the polarizer in chief. I don't believe Obama lacks self awareness. He must believe that we are unable to see him for what he is.

[molson209]

Who is US ,Mr Outsider

[MeshugeMikey]

he has never cared that SOME of US have known him for what He Is since his arrival on the scene...hes talking soley to the democrack base.

hes the "black" algore...

[snappahead]

HOPE is what gave soldiers courage to storm a beach??
Wrong dummy.
Not everyone was/is as hopeless & helpless as you Ofool
Those men had FAITH, that weren’t HOPING they would stop evil, they KNEW they would stop it.
That coupled with UNPARALLELED AMERICAN BRAVERY, and a generation that were concerned ONLY with preserving freedom and the AMERICAN WAY rather than with political correct bullsh1t.
Sir you know NOTHING about courage and bravery.

[RightGeek]

[Fido969]

Coming for Mr. Badmouth America that’s quite an admission.

I wonder if the Sociopath In Chief has any idea how ironic it is.

[Organic Panic]

I keep finding new depths to contain the disgust and contempt I have for this man.