Obama asks Russia for 'space' through election [Disgusting: Obama caught on audio selling out USA]

Politico ^ | 3/26/2012 | Jennifer Epstein

[SoFloFreeper]

President Barack Obama offered a private request Monday to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for some “space” on missile defense ahead of November’s elections.

“On all these issues, particularly on missile defense, this, this can be solved but it’s important for him to give me space,” Obama said, referring to incoming Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a TV pool reporter who heard audio recorded by a Russian reporter who was in the room moments before the two leaders spoke to reporters after their 90-minute meeting.

“Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you,” Medvedev responded.

A U.S. pool video camera in the room caught part of the audio, but not the piece about missile defense.

[SoFloFreeper]

See what Obama says when he thinks the microphones are off?

[Doogle]

he’s not going to reach the billion dollar mark without Russia’s help (CAMPAIGN FUNDS)

[SoFloFreeper]

Even CBS news this morning is reporting Obama was caught saying something like “I will have more flexibility after the election.”

[vanilla swirl]

Increasingly evident that Obama is the Manchurian Candidate who took Soros’ order to bring America down.

[Sacajaweau]

I heard...He said it is my last election and I will have more flexibility after the election.

The words of a dictator. Medvedev may be stupid but Putin is not.

Psst...sounds like Mednevev didn't know the term "I need my space"...

[SoFloFreeper]

Also, let me point out Medvedev AND Putin have YET to speak out on the Trayvon Martin case.

[allendale]

Always remember the modern Democratic Party is the greatest internal threat to the well being of the United States since the formation of the Confederacy. Never trust a liberal.

[freeangel]

“Even CBS news this morning is reporting Obama was caught saying something like “I will have more flexibility after the election.”

Sound bytes need to be played over and over again until Nov on mass media. The idiots who vote for him must be educated and re-educated on exactly who this pos,poseur in chief really is.

[Aevery_Freeman]

Primary take away here:

Obama knows he's going to win!

The fix is in, folks.

[blueyon]

One can only imagine what is going on in South Korean this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Venturer]

Sounds like the deal has been made.

The Muslim will sell us out right after the election.

[Haiku Guy]

More “Smart Power”...

Here is the deal. If Putin gives Obama space now, he is going to want something back, with interest, after the election. Whatever that something is, it is certainly against the interests of the United States. Otherwise we would give it willingly.

This is an example of Obama putting his election ahead of the interests of the country. It could not be more clear.

[silverleaf]

Dear Russia (and China and Iran)

Barry can’t give up the farm until after “his” election
Israel, take note

[snowsislander]

“This is my last election,” Obama said in audio that could be heard on the TV pool’s recording and that POLITICO listened to. “After my election I have more flexibility.”

This remarkable admission by the Kenyan Clown of his plans to destroy our missile defenses should be on the front page of the New York Times, the Washington Post, and every other "leading" news website.

At least Politico is giving it some play on its front page; some kudos have to be given to them for giving it some prominence.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

That was an interesting blurb I heard on Fox this morning.

My hasn’t the Zero had an interesting few days. First his make believe son dies, now he sold us down the river to Ivan.

[norwaypinesavage]

If you want to know what an “Etch-a-Sketch” president really is, see Obama. Actually, he's more like a Mount Rushmore sized blackboard that's washed every day: a gigantic blank slate.

[Mouton]

Those dolts in the GOP congress need to make this a cause...just keep the pressure up on that jackass. Cutting a political deal over national security is something he should not be allowed to skate upon...no, every day this should be brought up even if only during general order speeches in the house...keep it on the front burner.

[golf lover]

Is this like when you are lying on the floor with the ball during the Final Four game and you call a time out?

[onedoug]

“I will have more flexibility after the election.”

Whether he wins or loses, God help us against what's coming.

[ThunderSleeps]

This remarkable admission by the Kenyan Clown of his plans to destroy our missile defenses should be on the front page of the New York Times, the Washington Post, and every other "leading" news website.

He plans on destroying much more than "just" missile defense. He and his cohorts in crime are after our way of life, our liberties, our freedoms - everything. They want to turn America land of the free into Amerika land of the subjugated - people who work only for the state, and who are dependent upon the state. His Marxist agenda is plain to see.

He and his cohorts are going to try to manipulate everything (jobs, economy, international situation, etc.) to look good and win in November. They are also going to make every effort - regardless of legality or morality - to steal the election. That these efforts are underway is 100% guaranteed, I would literally bet anything you care to name on it. If hussein wins/steals the election in '12, I doubt there will be one in '16 or at least anything recognizable as a free and fair election. They'll use the same techniques in '14 to pack Congress, with Holder looking on and quietly giving them a pass. Then Congress and hussein will work together and that's it, lights out folks.

This was just one snippet, one peak behind the curtain. No doubt there are a whole lot of things going on backstage. hussein does not have our (the United States') best interests in mind.

[Prospero]

So the post-modern Democrat Party is the greatest internal threat to the well-being of the United States since the ancient Democrat Party split, prior to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

[montag813]

Romney MUST respond forcefully to this outrage this morning. Put this creep on the defensive to start the week.

[sodpoodle]

Drudge doesn’t have this bombshell up yet. Guess he’s waiting for Romney’s response;)

[boomop1]

Give him back his rattle and pacifier.

[sten]

we need to call our congress critters and ask / tell / demand they move to block / safeguard what’s left of our national secrets / defensive capabilities

my expectations will be a ‘bring down this wall’ moment for 0failure... as he takes down the missile shield by laying it bare to russia and china in an ‘act of good faith’

of course, this will come just moments after the last nuclear warhead has been dismantled and it’s nuclear payload ‘recycled’ in a reactor somehow

[kalee]

This is real news, which the Zimmerman circus will keep shoved to the background. We are in serious trouble and there’s no help in sight.

[raybbr]

Romney MUST respond forcefully to this outrage this morning. Put this creep on the defensive to start the week.

That. Or, Romney will say, "We have to give the president some space. He's doing what he thinks is best for the country."

Fifty-fifty odds on which tack he takes.

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

Romney MUST respond forcefully to this outrage this morning. Put this creep on the defensive to start the week.

Romney has his own list of 180s to do after the election.

[kabar]

The height of arrogance or is Obama so sure of his voter fraud machine that the outcome of the election is not in doubt. Hopefully, the Stupid Party will use this audio to nail this Marxist.

[DJ Frisat]

“This is my last election,” Obama said in audio that could be heard on the TV pool’s recording and that POLITICO listened to. “After my election I have more flexibility.”

He has a way with bone-chilling statements, doesn't he?

While this was said in the context of one specific instance, we need to take his warning to heart. Make no mistake: Re-election of this man will give him license to do and take what he wants, unbound by Constitutional limits or effective political opposition.

[ETL]

From the campaign trail, February 2008...

Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs

February 29, 2008 :: News
MissileThreat.com

A video has surfaced of Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama talking on his plans for strategic issues such as nuclear weapons and missile defense.

The full text from the video, as released, reads as follows:

Thanks so much for the Caucus4Priorities, for the great work you've been doing. As president, I will end misguided defense policies and stand with Caucus4Priorities in fighting special interests in Washington.

First, I'll stop spending $9 billion a month in Iraq. I'm the only major candidate who opposed this war from the beginning. And as president I will end it.[not win it -etl]

Second, I will cut tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending.

I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems.

I will not weaponize space.

I will slow our development of future combat systems.

And I will institute an independent "Defense Priorities Board" to ensure that the Quadrennial Defense Review is not used to justify unnecessary spending.

Third, I will set a goal of a world without nuclear weapons. To seek that goal, I will not develop new nuclear weapons; I will seek a global ban on the production of fissile material; and I will negotiate with Russia to take our ICBMs off hair-trigger alert [they are NOT on "hair-trigger alert" now -etl], and to achieve deep cuts in our nuclear arsenals.

You know where I stand. I've fought for open, ethical and accountable government my entire public life. I don't switch positions or make promises that can't be kept. I don't posture on defense policy and I don't take money from federal lobbyists for powerful defense contractors. As president, my sole priority for defense spending will be protecting the American people. Thanks so much.

Article: Obama Pledges Cuts in Missile Defense, Space, and Nuclear Weapons Programs:
http://missilethreat.com/archives/id.7086/detail.asp

"MissileThreat.com is a project of The Claremont Institute devoted to understanding and promoting the requirements for the strategic defense of the United States."
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"I will not weaponize space"

"I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems"
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2008 Pentagon Report (March 2008):
China's Growing Military Space Power
By Leonard David
Special Correspondent, SPACE.com
March 6, 2008

GOLDEN, Colorado — A just-released Pentagon report spotlights a growing U.S. military concern that China is developing a multi- dimensional program to limit or prevent the use of space-based assets by its potential adversaries during times of crisis or conflict.

Furthermore, last year's successful test by China of a direct-ascent, anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon to destroy its own defunct weather satellite, the report adds, underscores that country's expansion from the land, air, and sea dimensions of the traditional battlefield into the space and cyber-space domains.

Although China's commercial space program has utility for non- military research, that capability demonstrates space launch and control know-how that have direct military application. Even the Chang'e 1 — the Chinese lunar probe now circling the Moon — is flagged in the report as showcasing China's ability "to conduct complicated space maneuvers — a capability which has broad implications for military counterspace operations."

To read the entire publication [29.67MB/pdf], see U.S. Dept of Defense:
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/China_Military_Report_08.pdf
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From the Sino-Russian Joint Statement of April 23, 1997:
"The two sides [China and Russia] shall, in the spirit of partnership, strive to promote the multipolarization of the world and the establishment of a new international order."

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html
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"Joint war games are a logical outcome of the Sino-Russian Friendship and Cooperation Treaty signed in 2001, and reflect the shared worldview and growing economic ties between the two Eastern Hemisphere giants."

http://www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed092605a.cfm

[ETL]

Obama To Betray Missile Defense Secrets To Moscow
Investor's Business Daily ^ | January 9, 2012 | IBD staff

Appeasement: From ObamaCare to recess appointments, honoring the Constitution has not been an administration hallmark. But when it comes to betraying secrets to mollify the Russians, it becomes a document the president hides behind.

It was bad enough that the 2012 defense authorization bill signed by President Obama set America on a downward spiral of military mediocrity.

He also issued a signing statement, something he once opposed, saying that language in the bill aimed at protecting top-secret technical data on the U.S. Standard Missile-3 — linchpin of our missile defense — might impinge on his constitutional foreign-policy authority.

Section 1227 of the defense law prohibits spending any funds that would be used to give Russian officials access to sensitive missile-defense technology as part of a cooperation agreement without first sending Congress a report identifying the specific secrets, how they'd be used and steps to protect the data from compromise.

The president is required to certify that any technology shared will not be passed on to third parties such as China, North Korea or Iran, that the Russians will not use transferred secrets to develop countermeasures and that the Russians are reciprocating in sharing missile-defense technology.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.investors.com ...

[Graewoulf]

Ah, yessssssssss! A candid view of the next 4 loooooooooooong years of rule by the Regime of Dictator Baby-Doc Barack - - - - - - .

[ETL]

It's all about the Putin-ChiCom-Chavez-Iran-Obama "new world order".

“We are creating a new world, a balanced world. A new world order, a multipolar world,” Chavez told reporters during a visit to Communist China, one of many. His “new world order” includes [RUSSIA], China, Iran,... and a significantly weakened United States, he explained.

Resurgent Communism in Latin America
by Alex Newman, March 16, 2010:

http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/world-mainmenu-26/south-america-mainmenu-37/3122-resurgent-communism-in-latin-america?tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=
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From the Russian News and Information Agency:
July 27, 2006
"'I am determined to expand relations with Russia,' Chavez, known as an outspoken critic of what he calls the United States' unilateralism, told the Russian leader, adding that his determination stemmed from their shared vision of the global order.":
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20060727/51913498.html
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From the Sino-Russian Joint Statement of April 23, 1997:
"The two sides [China and Russia] shall, in the spirit of partnership, strive to promote the multipolarization of the world and the establishment of a new international order."

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/HI29Ag01.html
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"Joint war games are a logical outcome of the Sino-Russian Friendship and Cooperation Treaty signed in 2001, and reflect the shared worldview and growing economic ties between the two Eastern Hemisphere giants."

http://www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed092605a.cfm
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Russia's Medvedev hails "comrade" Obama

Associated Foreign Press (AFP) ^ | April 2, 2009 | Anna Smolchenko

"Russia's Dmitry Medvedev hailed Barack Obama as "my new comrade" Thursday after their first face-to-face talks"

http://www.france24.com/en/20090402-russias-medvedev-hails-comrade-obama

April 1, 2009:
"Obama, Medvedev pledge new era of relations":
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090401/wl_afp/usrussiadiplomacynuclear_20090401152002
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President Obama and Venezuela dictator Hugo
Chavez at the 2009 Summit of the Americas in Trinidad.
Note the "soul bro" handshake. (my caption)

Obama, Chavez shake hands at Americas Summit:
http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2009/04/17/2698451-obama-chavez-shake-hands-at-americas-summit
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From CBS-News, July 29, 2006:

Chavez Vows To 'Stand By Iran'
After Oil Talks In Tehran, Venezuelan Leader Called 'Brother' By Ahmedinejad

"Chavez pledged that his country would 'stay by Iran at any time and under any condition,' state television reported. Ahmadinejad said he saw in Chavez a kindred spirit." "'We do not have any limitation in cooperation,' Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying. 'Iran and Venezuela are next to each other and supporters of each other. Chavez is a source of a progressive and revolutionary current in South America and his stance in restricting imperialism is tangible.'":
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/29/world/main1847331.shtml
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http://article.wn.com/view/2009/06/16/Iran_president_visits_Russia_despite_protests/

[john mirse]

Even CBS news this morning is reporting Obama was caught saying something like “I will have more flexibility after the election.”

*******

For once, Obama has been truthful when he made the statement above for this reason: Once President Obama loses the Nov. 2012 election, he will have all the flexibility he wants, because he won't have a job anymore.

[Lady Lucky]

Ergo, this election comes down to Etch-a-Sketch vs. BO-flex.

Both have hidden agendas and everybody knows it. I bet Santorum thinks we’re all crazy.

[NCC-1701]

“...Romney MUST respond forcefully to this outrage this morning. Put this creep on the defensive to start the week....”

Newt will. You can count on it. Unfortunately, he won’t be our nominee. He’d be Ø’s worst nightmare, next to Sarah Palin.

[Lady Lucky]

I’m putting in a shop request here. The HOPE posters need to be changed to FLEX or maybe SPACE.

[firebrand]

Cutting a political deal over national security

You nailed it.

Now it remains to be seen if this is too "abstract" for the man in the street to get outraged about. I would bet it is.

It would take an actual nuclear attack to make most people worry.

[raybbr]

...give him license to do and take what he wants, unbound by Constitutional limits or effective political opposition.

He's already operating that way. He needs to go - now!

If he's re-elected the U.S. is over.

I cry for my children. They are too young to understand the horror coming our way.

[Jeff Head]

Obama is a self-interestred, pandering, appeasing, Marxist with strong ties and attachments to fundamental Islam.

He is a disgrace as an American, let alone as President.

We must send him and his cronies and abettors packing...out on a rail...in November.

AMERICA AT THE CROSSROADS OF HISTORY
http://www.jeffhead.com/crossroads.htm

THE MAN WHO DESPISES AMERICA
http://www.jeffhead.com/obama-time.htm

[plain talk]

Maybe “space” is a code word for money.

[DJ Frisat]

"He's already operating that way."

This is but a sneak-preview of what will come once he's unshackled by the constraints of having to face the voters again. It's the equivalent of a 30-second movie trailer, giving away the "best parts" of the film.

I shudder to think we'll have to sit through the whole thing after the election. It will be an absolute horror show.

[JaguarXKE]

I haven’t heard their thoughts on Sandra Fluke either :)

[sickoflibs]

RE ::”A U.S. pool video camera in the room caught part of the audio, but not the piece about missile defense.
“This is my last election,” Obama said in audio that could be heard on the TV pool’s recording and that POLITICO listened to. “After my election I have more flexibility.”
Medvedev told Obama he understood and “will transmit this information to Vladimir.”

I think Obama is saying ‘ Help me get re-elected because then in return for your help I will sell out the US defenses just like I sold out Poland in 2009 on the 70 year anniversary of your invasion of that country’

When you think Obama will release the oil reserves?

[Ballygrl]

It’s the headline at Drudge now.

[NCC-1701]

“...Romney MUST respond forcefully to this outrage this morning. Put this creep on the defensive to start the week....”

Newt will. You can count on it. Unfortunately, he won’t be our nominee. He’d be Ø’s worst nightmare, next to Sarah Palin.

[ETL]

Deep defense cuts mean fewer troops
AP via YahooNews ^ | November 15, 2011
DONNA CASSATA - Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of U.S. ground forces would drop to levels not seen since 1940, the Navy would drop to the smallest number of ships since 1915 and the Air Force would be the smallest ever, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in warning Congress of the dire implications of deeper defense cuts.

The Pentagon chief on Monday offered a litany of drastic steps triggered by the automatic, across-the-board cuts if Congress' supercommittee fails to come up with a $1.2 trillion deficit-cutting plan by Nov. 23. If the panel stumbles, the Pentagon faces some $500 billion in reductions in projected spending over 10 years — on top of the $450 billion already under way.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...

[C210N]

Primary take away here:

Obama knows he's going to win!

The fix is in, folks.

Yes, Quite Astute of you! I'll go one further... Rotney knows he's going to lose. He knows his role in the US downfall, and is willing to play the part.

[Sacajaweau]

I’m betting Putin is fuming that Obama sucked in Medvedev. Made Russia look like an a**