Posted on 11/16/2016 7:32:17 PM PST by Olog-hai
In his second term, the outgoing US president has grown fond of fundamental considerations. Now, at press conferences, his responses are long and philosophical. His speech in Athens, perhaps the last he will make as US president on European soil, fit the pattern perfectly. All in all, it was about democracy and his steadfast belief in the democratic political order. The problem is that its present form is doomed to failure, as some of its most important traits, achievements and outgrowths are now attacking their own foundations.
Almost like a schoolteacher, Barack Obama explained to his audience why free press is so important for democracy. He told them that the press exposes wrongdoing and makes politicians accountable — basically, he explained what the fourth estate does.
The problem in today’s media landscape is that opinion sites, like “Breitbart”, for example, acting under the guise of free press, no longer serve this purpose. Actually, the opposite holds true: They are contributing to the fall of democracy, as they do not foster the formation of democratic opinions, but instead, torpedo democracy with falsehoods and agitation. …
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MSM falsehoods and agitation:
*Gore Bull warming alarmism.
**BLM / exaggerated reports of police brutality.
***Phony stories of Tea Party / Trump supporters' violence at rallies.
****Phony rape stories (Rolling Stone, anyone?)
*****Alinsky tactics (countless examples).
Bottom Line: STFU Obambi, you freaking hypocritical communitarian collectivist agitator.
Because it was the only country in Europe that would let him come?
It is good to be king. He is a first class moocher.
obama will not leave a lasting impression in history other then a failed little man out for himself.
I think that you are entirely right .
A man who supposedly was advocating for a candidate, but used "I" and "Me" more than 34 times in his speech.
The unfortunate thing is that as an Ex-President, he will not suffer the ignominy that he justly deserves.
He reveled in divisiveness and creating racial division, and can't even see that the defeat of his chosen candidate is a rejection of him, and continuing his actions.
He told them that the press exposes wrongdoing and makes politicians accountable
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Someone else said that today, too. Must be talking points to justify media attacks on Trump.
In ten weeks, the headline will be: "Obama leaves office without a lasting legacy."
All that hope and change crap turned out to be the greatest disappointment ever - he had an extraordinary chance and he blew it big time. I believe he had fantasies that it might not ever end and he's genuinely shocked to see the end of the line rushing to meet him. Psychopaths have that happen to them when reality manages to inch in.
Wanted to see what real Greek columns lok like.
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