[ken in texas]

... support from more than 40 countries, but declined to name them or the extent of their support

These are probably the countries that exchanged a hello before hanging up the phone. The rest let it roll to voice mail.

[minnesota_bound]

Mark Steyn story from 9-13-14: There is a disinclination to believe his promises, said Mustafa Alani of the Gulf Research Center in Dubai.

“We have reached a low point of trust in this administration,” he said. “We think in a time of crisis Mr. Obama will walk away from everyone if it means saving his own skin.”