Posted on 06/24/2013 2:37:24 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Are the one-man diplomatic stylings of newly-appointed Secretary of State John Kerry perhaps getting a little too grandiose, even for the White House’s liking? So reports the Associated Press, and it is certainly true that, in just the first four months of his tenure, John Kerry has made for himself a schedule that keeps him all kinds of busy traveling hither and yon. Kerry’s long-term ambitions for the top job at State were hardly ever a secret, and it sounds like he might be taking himself just a bit too seriously in some White House officials’ estimation:
Since succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton as America’s top diplomat, Kerry has issued several as yet undelivered — and perhaps undeliverable — pledges to allies and rivals alike, proving a source of concern for Obama’s policy team. It is trying to rein in Kerry somewhat, according to officials, which is difficult considering Kerry has spent almost half his tenure so far in the air or on the road, from where his most dissonant policy statements have come.
The White House quickly distanced itself from both Kerry’s North Korea remarks and has now, since President Barack Obama’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Northern Ireland this past week, seen up close the strength of Moscow’s resistance to Kerry’s Syria strategy. …
In Jordan last month, Kerry announced a sketchy $4 billion economic revitalization strategy for the West Bank that would accompany his peace plan. No details were provided, and U.S. officials even sent reporters to aides of U.N. peace mediator Tony Blair for more information. …
On Mideast peace, Kerry is largely fighting the battle alone. Since Obama’s visit to Israel in March, Kerry has gotten almost no public displays of support from the president, with the White House appearing reluctant to stake political capital in an endeavor that so often has proved a disappointment.
As the AP suggests, it’s tough to rein in somebody who isn’t around very much, and Kerry has certainly been out on about across the globe, delivering policy prescriptions for China and North Korea, Russia and Syria, Israel and the Palestinians — but it sounds like other administration officials are worried that a lot of talk won’t necessarily translate into a lot of action.
Kerry has also been a longtime advocate for intense international climate-change cooperation, and was talking a big game about the matter in India this weekend ahead of President Obama’s pending climate-change announcements. Via Politico:
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged fast-growing India to work with the United States on global warming before it’s too late. “The irreversible climate challenge is speeding towards us, crying out for a global solution, `’ he said.
Kerry spoke on climate change in a speech in New Delhi, the second stop on his two-week swing through the Mideast and Asia, just two days before President Barack Obama is to unveil his long-awaited plan for the United States on the issue.
“The world’s largest democracy and its oldest one must do more together, uniting not as a threat to anyone, not as a counterweight to a region or some other countries, but as partners building a strong, smart future in a critical age,” Kerry said in a reference to how India is often viewed as a counterbalance to China.
Well… at least he and President Obama are on the same page on that front, I suppose.
John was a busy boy on Obamacare:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323393804578557802237872788.html
Hillary will shred him and slowJoe by March 2012.
Too much catsup in Johnny’s diet, a habit he picked up, you guessed it, in Vietnam! (Whyd’ya think he married Tayressa?!)
That gal on the left looks like John Edwards.
Perfect!
Thanks for the setup!
Obama is just doing his “It wasn’t me!” bit so as to retain (im)plausible deniability.
The media chose a fine verb for someone with the nickname, “Horseface.”
Did you know John Kerry served in Vietnam?
Zer0 has never had someone in his cabinet, or in czar-land that has a strong personality!
All of them have been or continue to be wussie suckups to Zer0.
So, Jon Kerrie, of Vietnam, is a new experience for Zer0, as Zer0 has never, ever, had a job where someone reported to him. Zer0 has never had to manage anyone other than toadies that cling to his coat-tails.
It will be interesting how the totally Empty Suit handles Kerry: either cowering under his desk; agreeing with Kerry on all of his initiatives; or having Valerie Jarrett put Kerry into a toe the line mode!
The US has elected a total idiot leader - twice!
He’s a first class prick and everyone in the Navy knew it.
Ter-ray-za doesn't let John FTA Kerry spend her money for traveling as easily as Uncle Sam does. He's seen Obama's travel schedule and he's gettin' while the gettin's good.
LOL...I get it!
Thanks SeekAndFind. From the FRchives:
WikiLeaked: John Kerry calls for Israel to cede Golan Heights and East Jerusalem
foreignpolicy.com | Monday, November 29, 2010 | Josh Rogin
Posted on 11/29/2010 2:51:37 PM PST by ncfool
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2634590/posts
[snip] Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman John Kerry (D-MA) told Qatari leaders that the Golan Heights should be returned to Syria, that a Palestinian capital should be established in East Jerusalem... that he was “shocked” by what he saw on a visit to Gaza... The emir told Kerry to focus on Syria as the path toward resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Kerry agreed with the emir that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is a man who wants change but pointed out that his arming of Hezbollah and interference in Lebanese politics were unhelpful... also agreed with the emir that the Golan Heights should be given back to Syria... [/snip]
Officials: Obama Team ‘Trying To Rein In’ Kerry After Issuing Several Pledges To Allies, Rivals
WJFK-FM / The Associated Press | June 23, 2013
Posted on 06/23/2013 2:24:56 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3034701/posts
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Sure the Obama WH is upset.
Hillary was no more than “the face” of foreign policy, while the WH called all the shots, set all the policy and all Hillary had to do was travel to collect her thousands of photo-ops as proof of her “street creds” in foreign policy - though she effectively had ZERO, ZILCH, NADA to show for any accomplishment of hers while she sat in the sec of state chair.
Of course all the global glad handing of Hillary was really glad handing of Billary, to further their duel retirement jobs of selling their influence to global buyers.
Did you know John Kerry served in Vietnam?
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What a cowardly POS.
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