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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: blueunicorn6

We have Pee Wee Herman as our President. The people who elected him think that chairs can talk.
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So true. One difference thou, Pee Wee was funny and joking around - Obama is a joke and he doesn’t know it.


41 posted on 08/31/2013 7:07:01 PM PDT by Ms Mable
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To: SMCC1
"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."

You excerpted the last paragraph of the article, and it is a zinger. Our current president is neither respected nor feared abroad. He is only feared by his own citizens.

42 posted on 08/31/2013 7:14:26 PM PDT by Always A Marine
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To: fhayek

0bama made a swift divot on Syria today...


43 posted on 08/31/2013 7:15:01 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: ari-freedom

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

Bolton said last night that Obama believes our strength in the world is the cause of the problems and that a weaker US will lead to peace. A weaker US is Obama’s comfort zone. He said we will have to wait 1200 days for a real president and then reclaim our proper place in the world.

I agree. We have never has such a weak president and I think our enemies will take advantaged of us. I also worry what Obama will try next considering how the world is laughing at him right now. He’ll want to save face, but that’s never going to happen now.


44 posted on 08/31/2013 7:17:04 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: SMCC1

He believes he was is loved by the world that no matter what happens, he’ll still be loved. And he’s probably right about his loyal retarded American voters. Then when it’s time for him to leave, they’ll all jump on Hillary’s wagon.


45 posted on 08/31/2013 7:24:24 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (When you vote for evil because you can't see evil, you ARE evil.)
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To: Puppage

Think of all the people who said Palin wasn’t qualified to be president then voted for purple lips that whistle.


46 posted on 08/31/2013 7:26:05 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (When you vote for evil because you can't see evil, you ARE evil.)
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To: VerySadAmerican

“But....but...see how good we are because we elected a black man.”


47 posted on 08/31/2013 7:26:42 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: fhayek
that and law abiding American citizens...
48 posted on 08/31/2013 7:28:37 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: VerySadAmerican

“He believes he was is loved by the world that no matter what happens, he’ll still be loved.”

He believes that because he’s narcissistic. He got a rude awakening this week. Now he’s just a laughingstock.


49 posted on 08/31/2013 7:28:46 PM PDT by 1035rep
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To: VerySadAmerican

I sell the things you need to be
I’m the smiling face on your tv
I’m the Cult of Personality
I exploit you still you love me
I’m the Cult of Personality

I tell you one and one makes three
I’m the Cult of Personality
Like Joseph Stalin and Ghandi
I’m the Cult of Personality

Neon lights, a Nobel prize
The mirror speaks, his reflection lies
You don’t have to follow me
Only you can set me free


50 posted on 08/31/2013 7:30:12 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: SMCC1

Obama needs his eqo boosted a bit. Maybe the Norwegians could give him another Peace Prize.


51 posted on 08/31/2013 7:30:28 PM PDT by Rocky (Obama is pure evil.)
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To: VerySadAmerican

“He believes he is loved by the world...”

I think he thinks that as well. There is no doubt in my mind that he had quite a tantrum when the only country that would back him in this endeavor was France.


52 posted on 08/31/2013 7:37:20 PM PDT by berdie
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To: SMCC1
Watch this video of Syrian "rebels" are firing chemical weapons.
53 posted on 08/31/2013 7:42:59 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: tomkat

I’ll second that.

Sure he made mistakes...what president hasn’t.

But I can’t think of anyone else I would have wanted as CIC after 9/11.

Sometimes I picture Gore or Kerry in that spot...THEN I picture The Won. Scares the bejeebers out of me.


54 posted on 08/31/2013 7:43:46 PM PDT by berdie
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To: stockpirate

Obama may be an empty suit but he is surrounded by masterminds like Valerie Jarrett and Cass Sustein. You must not underestimate an empty suit that has masterminds pulling it’ s strings.


55 posted on 08/31/2013 7:45:19 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: Chode

So true....


56 posted on 08/31/2013 7:46:22 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: fhayek
good thing my Dad isn't alive to see this or it prolly would have Killed him...
57 posted on 08/31/2013 7:50:30 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: blueunicorn6

I don’t believe he was elected. Maybe the first time because McCain was such an incredible F up in the campaign, but no way in hell the second time. Ask yourself this: What percentage of the population is communist? And the guy wins easily despite people lining up for blocks to vote him out? No way, no way in hell.


58 posted on 08/31/2013 7:54:33 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (What do we want? Time travel. When do we want it? It's irrelevant.)
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To: Diogenesis
New one to add....


59 posted on 08/31/2013 7:55:23 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (What do we want? Time travel. When do we want it? It's irrelevant.)
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To: Chode

THE CHODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!


60 posted on 08/31/2013 7:56:42 PM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (What do we want? Time travel. When do we want it? It's irrelevant.)
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