As World Boils, Fingers Point Obama’s Way

NYT ^ | 8-16-2014 | PETER BAKERAUG

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By PETER BAKERAUG
August 15, 2014

WASHINGTON — In this summer of global tumult, the debate in Washington essentially boils down to two opposite positions: It is all President Obama’s fault, according to his critics; no, it is not, according to his supporters, because these are events beyond his control.

Americans often think of their president as an all-powerful figure who can command the tides of history — and presidents have encouraged this image over the years because the perception itself can be a form of power. But as his critics have made the case that Mr. Obama’s mistakes have fueled the turmoil in places like Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, the president has increasingly argued that his power to shape these seismic forces is actually limited.

“Apparently,” he said in frustration the other day, “people have forgotten that America, as the most powerful country on earth, still does not control everything around the world.”

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[R0CK3T]

Narcissism renders America incapable to addresses the real to life crisis problems that clash with Bragart Hussein 0bamas world view.

The world’s bad actors have figured this out and are on the move knowing with full and complete confidence that our vast military capability will not come against them.

Nero was a piker compared to the carnage that thi inhuman piece of narcissistic excrement will decimate all because it clashes with his egotistical mindset.

We now have our own Ner0 and it the planet that in flames while he golfs, dances, and parties on.

[Focault's Pendulum]

The Puppeteers appeared long before Ring World.

Didn't know that.

Pierson Puppeteers as I remember.

Always wanted to use Harkobeeparolyn as a screen name.

[matthew fuller]

"THE HELL WITH ALL SYRIANS, IRAQIS, IRANIANS, Afghans, Saudis, Qataris, Kuwaitis, AND LEBANESE."

I think that you forgot Kenyans.....

[Cowboy Bob]

This was never a problem for white presidents.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

"On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

H. L. Mencken