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The world is waiting for Barack Obama to speak his mind
The London Times ^ | January 6, 2009 | Bronwen Maddox, Chief Foreign Commentator

Posted on 01/07/2009 1:02:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Um....ummm.....um.....uh......um.....uh.......um.....”


21 posted on 01/07/2009 1:14:22 PM PST by Psycho_Bunny (ALSO SPRACH ZEROTHUSTRA)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I don’t think it will take six months. I think even some Dems are already missing Bush.

But be that as it may, I think Bambi’s not saying anything because he doesn’t want to rock the boat for himself right now. He sallied forth with some idiotic statements before Christmas and was not pleased with the response.

His handlers told him what to do. He is going to keep his mouth shut until after the inauguration. And then watch out, because even Hillary won’t be able to make him shut up and look sane.


22 posted on 01/07/2009 1:14:38 PM PST by livius
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Does the Gaza fight involve the USA?? Thats between Israel and the rocket launching savages of Hamas.

My My,,Isn’t it funny? Nations that preach non-stop about how the USA needs to stop being so unliateral, and not to assume we Americans set the agenda for the world, they seem to be unable to do ANYTHING without being able to “call the USA”?

Jump in there England, France, Germany,,, show us how its done, we are sitting here watching! This is your big chance,, so get out there and lead the world!


23 posted on 01/07/2009 1:16:05 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dogs earn the title of "man's best friend", Muslims hate dogs,,add that up.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Looks like Hillary was right. The 3 o clock call comes and.....sorry this number is out of service....check the number and dial again.


24 posted on 01/07/2009 1:17:20 PM PST by screaminsunshine (.)
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To: DesertRhino

“Be excellent to each other and party on dudes”.


25 posted on 01/07/2009 1:17:48 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: livius

The MSM liberals are in a panic. All they have done for years is bash and blame Bush. How will they be able to function without Bush to bash?


26 posted on 01/07/2009 1:19:37 PM PST by screaminsunshine (.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

27 posted on 01/07/2009 1:19:59 PM PST by Leisler (It is always said it is for the children. (Not your children..others...somewhere))
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To: Leisler

President “Bobby”: Mr. Gardner, do you agree with Ben, or do you think that we can stimulate growth through temporary incentives?
[Long pause]
Chance the Gardener: As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden.
President “Bobby”: In the garden.
Chance the Gardener: Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again.
President “Bobby”: Spring and summer.
Chance the Gardener: Yes.
President “Bobby”: Then fall and winter.
Chance the Gardener: Yes.
Benjamin Rand: I think what our insightful young friend is saying is that we welcome the inevitable seasons of nature, but we’re upset by the seasons of our economy.
Chance the Gardener: Yes! There will be growth in the spring!
Benjamin Rand: Hmm!
Chance the Gardener: Hmm!
President “Bobby”: Hm. Well, Mr. Gardner, I must admit that is one of the most refreshing and optimistic statements I’ve heard in a very, very long time.
[Benjamin Rand applauds]
President “Bobby”: I admire your good, solid sense. That’s precisely what we lack on Capitol Hill.


28 posted on 01/07/2009 1:20:15 PM PST by Leisler (It is always said it is for the children. (Not your children..others...somewhere))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
"The world is waiting for Barack Obama to speak his mind"

He's preping!


29 posted on 01/07/2009 1:21:25 PM PST by avacado
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To: Zakeet

Seriously - is he answering that phone upside down??


30 posted on 01/07/2009 1:22:21 PM PST by Lilpug15 (I'm Moving to Alaska...You can Keep THE CHANGE!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
The world is waiting for Barack Obama to speak his mind

What MIND?

31 posted on 01/07/2009 1:22:35 PM PST by VideoDoctor
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But what good would speaking his mind do? He has no authority to get anything done, he cannot order anyone around. If he jumps in, he may damage whatever diplomacy is going on. He can’t stop Israel from taking military action, in any event.


32 posted on 01/07/2009 1:22:37 PM PST by popdonnelly (Don't lose sight of your conservative principles.)
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Obama’s few, overanalysed sentences on the Israeli-Palestinian morass are generally supportive of Israel’s general positions, although with a more reserved tone than President Bush has used.

And that's probably what we're going to hear from B-HO after he takes the oath of office. The "rest of the world" may be hoping for something Carteresque in regard to Israel, but the chances of that are slim. It'll be more Clintonesque. In only a few short months the messiah syndrome will wear off. ...if it hasn't already.

33 posted on 01/07/2009 1:23:03 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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Why wait...

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IN HIS OWN WORDS

34 posted on 01/07/2009 1:24:34 PM PST by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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If Europe wants to phone America on the Gaza crisis, who does it call? Not George Bush, who has two weeks left in the White House. And not Barack Obama, who has been mute on Israel’s military action,

maybe if you didn’t call at 3:00 AM ...

sheesh, even hillary knows that


35 posted on 01/07/2009 1:27:40 PM PST by daku (Obama has experience pouring out of those big ears of his.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I have not been a fan of all of Bush’s policies and have winced at the financial policies of Bush in this last year but I will absolutely miss the man over this deceiver who is taking the White House.


36 posted on 01/07/2009 1:28:27 PM PST by weegee (Obamunism, just another word for the policies of a NeoCom.)
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37 posted on 01/07/2009 1:29:13 PM PST by TSgt (Extreme vitriol and rancorous replies served daily. - Mike W USAF)
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To: Lilpug15

It’s a photoshop (and don’t call me Shirley)


38 posted on 01/07/2009 1:29:41 PM PST by Oztrich Boy ("The urge to save humanity is almost always a false face for the urge to rule." - H L Mencken.)
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To: avacado

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Second Zambesi: I’m still confused.

First Zambesi: Oh, there’s a nice one here, thirteen-and-six, it’s one of Curry’s own brains.

< /PYTHON >


39 posted on 01/07/2009 1:30:56 PM PST by weegee (Obamunism, just another word for the policies of a NeoCom.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“The world is waiting...”

LOL


40 posted on 01/07/2009 1:31:29 PM PST by XR7
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