Sunday, March 6, 2011

Why so hesitant?

Why is it that Obama is so hesitant to condemn leaders in countries that are clearly our enemies, like Iran and Lybia, but is quick to condemn and demand concessions from an ally like Egypt (albeit run by a dictator that didn't pay attention to the needs of his citizens)? It's disconcerting that Obama rarely defends Israel, and continually shuns Great Britain as well as Australia. But yet he remains mum when people take to the streets in Iran in 2009 to demand some precious God-given rights be recognized by their oppressive government. What seem to be no-brainers appear to be difficult for Obama. So currently we are left with two enemies, which we had already in Lybia and Iran, and one ally that could turn into an enemy in Egypt depending on who eventually runs that country. What kind of foreign policy is that?? Is his reluctance because he doesn't believe in the God-given rights the people are demanding? Does he believe that all rights come from the government? Is his reluctance because he doesn't believe that the United States is the best example to support these freedoms because we are inherently "good" or "exceptional"? Quite concerning that these questions are even being asked about the President of the United States.

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