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President Obama’s Diplomatic Travels

Jul 10th

Posted by Herman G. Morgan in Political Opinion

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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.

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Will Obama’s Diplomacy Work ?

Jun 3rd

Posted by Herman G. Morgan in Political Opinion

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I’m on pins-and-needles today, waiting with a lot of trepidation and anxiety to see how the President’s speech in Egypt is going to be accepted by the Islamic World Community.

Now, I do take exception with his beginning this goodwill tour in Saudi Arabia. As the home of the majority of the 9-11 conspirators, and the continuing sponsor for thousands of fundamentalists madrases around the world, I don’t think visiting there first was a great idea. That’s not even mentioning their recent rulings regarding girls as young as 8 years old being married off to men who could be their Grandpa, (Here I should inject something Cheney-like about incest in an American State).

As a matter of fact, our continued support of one of the most conservative / oppressive monarchies in all of Islam, is just as much a recruiting bonus for Al Queda as was every Bush / Cheney blunder.
If the President wanted to start his tour in an oil rich nation, he should have started in Kuwait, or another kingdom that recognizes women as humans, and is enlightened in a multitude of ways that the Saudis may never become.

That said, I am truly gratified about this Administration’s acknowledgment that America’s image among the Islamic Nations and Peoples is what is in need of redemption. If we are ever to overcome the influence of the terrorists within the Islamic world, we first need to be seen as something besides “The Great Satan“.
For more on this see this post _Pakistan_Fights_Back.Another Great thing about this latest effort by the Obama Administration is this: “What better President have we ever had who holds more credibility with the Islamic people of the World?”
I mean, come on, the man went to elementary school in an Islamic nation, His middle friggin’ name is Hussien ! With his nice Mocha complexion, he even looks more like them then any Leader we’ve ever had ! If Barack Hussien Obama can’t heal these wounds, and bridge these gaps, then who can ?

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