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Barack Obama is proving an embarrassing amateur on the world stage compared to George W. Bush
The Telegraph ^ | 8/30/2013 | Nile Gardiner

Posted on 08/31/2013 5:29:28 PM PDT by SMCC1

In addition, and most importantly, George W. Bush was a conviction president on foreign policy matters, driven by a clear sense of the national interest. President Bush emphatically made his case to the American people and to the world, explaining why he believed the use of force was necessary, and dozens of countries decided to follow him. In the case of Barack Obama, whose foreign policy has been weak-kneed, confused and strategically incoherent, the president hasn’t effectively made the case for military intervention in Syria, and has made no serious effort to cultivate support both at home and abroad. President Bush may not have been greatly loved on the world stage, but he was respected by America’s allies, and feared by his enemies. In marked contrast, Obama hasn’t generated a lot of respect abroad, and he certainly isn’t feared."

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To: BwanaNdege

I have this pic in my office at work..drives the Libs nuts!!!

Oh God how I miss Bush!!
(3, 2, 1 ...here comes the FR anti Bush mavens!)


21 posted on 08/31/2013 5:56:22 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: SMCC1
Heck, he's proving to be an embarrassing amateur on the world stage compared to even Jimmah Carter and most others suffering from advanced dementia for that matter.
22 posted on 08/31/2013 5:58:19 PM PDT by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: SMCC1

What makes the author think it’s naivite and incompetence, rather than deliberate actions? Nobody can be this incompetent — he has advisors.

In every action he takes, radical Muslims come out ahead and the US is worse.

As Sherlock Holmes said (paraphrased): When you eliminate all possibilities except one, that one, however improbable, must be the truth.


23 posted on 08/31/2013 5:58:42 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: SMCC1

a) the title is about twice as long as it needs to be

b) anyone with an ounce of sense came to this conclusion at least four years ago


24 posted on 08/31/2013 5:58:56 PM PDT by Stosh
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To: SMCC1
I don't know what Mr. Gardiner's view was prior to Obamalamadingdong's election(s), but I will say this: the oh-so-progressive Euro-weenies begged us to put this fraud in the White House, all the while that true Americans tried to tell them otherwise. So any complaints they have now, they can suck up with some raw eggs. Europe, you got what YOU wanted, now STFU!
25 posted on 08/31/2013 6:02:44 PM PDT by workerbee (The President of the United States is DOMESTIC ENEMY #1)
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To: SMCC1

“Like a monkey playing with a hand grenade”- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin

You’ll note the lack of screams from the leftist mainstream media over this obviously racist remark.

Can you just imagine the 24/7 TV outrage we’d be treated to had a Republicanm said that???


26 posted on 08/31/2013 6:06:41 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Well, it is what the Sheeple voted for....)
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To: Jim Noble
You STILL think he is trying to do a good job as President and protect the interests of the United States???? Well, then, I can see why you think he's incompetent.

Just because he hates America and is trying his best to destroy it doesn't mean that he is competent. What kind of fool stages the same bogus chemical weapons attacks, time after time as a casus belli for war, only to be slapped down and exposed each time. Still, the incompetent boob has managed, with the support of the media, to do great damage to America. On the bright side, he is the laughing stock of the entire world.

27 posted on 08/31/2013 6:07:34 PM PDT by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: SMCC1

Obama knows what he’s doing. The idiots in the Western leadership and media have yet to figure out that he’s a Muslim and radical aiding and abetting the jihadists and leftists in their cause to bring the Great Satan (US) and little Satan (Israel) down. They have been too busy licking his stinky toes.


28 posted on 08/31/2013 6:08:41 PM PDT by SaraJohnson
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To: RayChuang88

The best Kerry picture was the NRA ad with Kerry’s head on a poodle’s body with the caption “That dog won’t hunt.” I almost peed my pants when I saw that one!


29 posted on 08/31/2013 6:09:13 PM PDT by Freestate316 (Know what you believe and why you believe it.)
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To: SMCC1

Methinks there are few situations more dangerous than a tyrant exposed as a coward - with weapons at his disposal...


30 posted on 08/31/2013 6:09:20 PM PDT by jonno (Having an opinion is not the same as having the answer...)
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To: SMCC1

What does anyone expect.?

He was elected because he made a legible speech at a Convention. The speech was written and he read it.

Then he was elected President.


31 posted on 08/31/2013 6:22:01 PM PDT by Venturer ( cowardice posturing as tolerance =political correctness)
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To: RayChuang88

His body language is a dead giveaway of his pansy self

32 posted on 08/31/2013 6:23:24 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
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To: SMCC1

I haven’t read the article, but the premise is way off base, Obama and his fascist minions are doing exactly what they intended to do and are succeeding every step of the way.

It saddens me that so many continue to underestimate Obama and his horde of thug fascists.


33 posted on 08/31/2013 6:39:39 PM PDT by stockpirate (American taxpayer's are: New World Order slaves for the collective.)
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To: SMCC1

Bush would have gotten us involved in Syria’s Civil War if he were still around.

The McCain-Graham squad cheerleading for intervention is the George W. Bush squad.

Let Allah Take Care Of It applies to the RINO’s of the Bush variety as well.


34 posted on 08/31/2013 6:49:20 PM PDT by Nextrush (BALANCED BUDGET NOW, PRESIDENT SARAH PALIN,CHANGE I BELIEVE IN)
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To: RayChuang88
and this one


35 posted on 08/31/2013 6:59:47 PM PDT by Cheerio (Barry Hussein Soetoro-0bama=The Complete Destruction of American Capitalism)
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To: SMCC1

He has been an embarrassment from Day ONE.


36 posted on 08/31/2013 6:59:56 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: SoFloFreeper
He has been an embarrassment from Day ONE.

Maybe so. but did you know he isa historic embarrassment?

He is the first black embarrassment the US has ever had

37 posted on 08/31/2013 7:04:29 PM PDT by woofie
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To: BwanaNdege

I don’t miss RINO leadership that gave us two more no-win Vietnam style wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


38 posted on 08/31/2013 7:05:17 PM PDT by Nextrush (BALANCED BUDGET NOW, PRESIDENT SARAH PALIN,CHANGE I BELIEVE IN)
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To: SMCC1

Obama proved to the world that he is a joke...and I pray that our enemies will not take advantage of this foolish weakling.


39 posted on 08/31/2013 7:05:24 PM PDT by ari-freedom (Obama is the biggest joke. But I can't laugh.)
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To: RayChuang88


The Inner Barack!





40 posted on 08/31/2013 7:06:00 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey (Block Captain..Tyranny Response Team / al-Kilab Division)
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