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President Obama’s Diplomatic Travels
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The President’s trips to Russia, and to the G-8 meeting in Italy, have been a reminder to me of the “Good Old Days” of American Diplomacy. I’m talking about the 50’s through the 90’s, when Our President traveling to foreign capitals was something the whole Nation watched and cared about.
Back in those days We All felt a sense of pride in having a man of character and honor meeting with, and gaining the respect of their fellow Leaders and Statesmen. Some of you younger people may only remember the thousands of “Cringe” moments, when Bush said. (or did ) something really stupid. And when he wasn’t saying or doing anything stupid, we all were nervous-wrecks, waiting for the next gaffe.
When Bush said he had looked in Putin’s eyes, and seen his soul, the whole world wondered why he didn’t run like hell for the nearest exit ! From the very start, the Bush Years were a farce. Remember the pictures aboard the carrier? with the “Mission Accomplished” banner behind him ?
But; I didn’t start this to rehash the failures and folly of That Administration. I’m just here to say how Proud and Glad I am to see pictures and video of President Obama having press conferences, and friendly conversations with the Leaders of other great nations, while doing such a good job of defending and reinforcing our Country’s reinvigorated Foreign Policy.
Of course, having Mrs Obama and those adorable Girls along too doesn’t hurt our image either, and adds a touch of humanity to the face that the US projects to the world. Not since JFK have we had such leadership and persona in our President. Yes, I still Love Former President Clinton, and the world loved him too, but Clinton was more of a policy wonk, or was so more publicly than Obama, and Chelsea was past the “Cute” phase of childhood, as compared with Sasha and Malia.
Yes, I know this is just the superficial aspect of these important talks, but in today’s world of media saturation world wide, it doesn’t hurt to look “Mahvalous” while doing serious bidness. You can bet that this President is fully briefed on every issue and personality involved, and that he will do everything possible to promote America’s best interests, while projecting his open and knowledgeable image.
