When the
chief executive heaps blame on the
US, expect the Europeans to exploit
it. Is he naive? Not likely, he's
pushing an agenda that intends to
tear down independent capital and
replace it with liberal ordained
capital.
Rotorman
Lansing, MI
State Journal
Eddo, I
thought you were getting phased out?
I won't go looking for you, but, as
long as you're here....
I think it's funny that you
conservatives are all up in arms
about all the things Obama says and
does while abroad. "He's so naive"
you say. "He's lecturing experienced
leaders" you say. Well, he gets
standing ovations, he gets
"experienced world leaders"
clamoring to take photos with him.
He gets "experienced world leaders"
who can't come to an agreement to,
well, come to an agreement. For the
first time in 8 years, we don't hear
"Down with America" being chanted.
I'd say he's doing pretty well...
As for the "ipod incident" It's been
widely reported in the British news
that not only was the Queen ecstatic
with the gift, she actually
requested the gift. She doesn't have
an ipod capable of video. They also
brought her a rare signed copy of a
Rogers and Hammerstein book. What
was loaded onto the ipod? Show
tunes, which she LOVES, and video
from her visit here two years ago
(you remember that visit, the one
that Bush tried to make her 100
years older than she was, and he
winked at her, like a frat boy?)
But, there's no point in letting
actual facts get in the way of a
good smear..."When President Obama
met the Queen at Buckingham Palace
he put a modern twist on the
traditional exchange of gifts by
presenting her with an iPod. The
Queen was delighted as the iPod was
loaded with images of her trip to
Virginia as part of her official
tour of the United States two years
ago, in 2007."
The MINORITY, which is getting
smaller and smaller, believe the BS,
but the MAJORITY, PLUS Europe knows
better.
brynb
Lansing, MI
State Journal
[Europeans being
lectured that they have to pony up,
tow the mark, be a larger part of
the War on Terror, have a bigger
participation in Afghanistan and
Pakistan and, in essence, love
America or leave it is so far from
the "change" that was promised that
it should make libs' heads spin
faster than anyone else's. If Bush
or Rice had insinuated that it's
time Euros realized that the US has
been doing most of the heavy lifting
up to this point you can only
imagine the left's reaction to one
of the few truths Barry-0 has spoken
since he arrived on the scene.
The Queen thing? Accurate or not it
is my idea of what foreigners are
REALLY saying about your president
-- which is certainly more objective
than what either you or I might say.
And I never worked the word "latifah"
in, although it was tempting.
You didn't comment on my 20th CD
piece but, even if Murphy wins by a
few votes, it certainly would not
indicate a shrinking minority given
that I live in the bankrupt
socialist republic of NY. So get off
that high horse and grab a
refreshment that doesn't come out of
a packet. -ED]
The
new kid on the block
continuing to lecture experienced
world leaders is akin to him telling
Americans, during the campaign, that
we need to keep enough air in our
tires to combat four buck-a-gallon
gas prices. Unconscionable.
It seems to me that the "Ugliest
Americanism" is someone wearing
funny ties, taking comments out of
context and pawning them off as
intelligence.
Anonymous
[I would
encourage you to do two things: 1)
Read the transcript and/or view the
video 2) Realize that he's the prez
and I'm just a guy wearing a funny
tie. -ED]
The queen
wanted an iPod more capable than the
one she had? Maybe she needs another
handbag and a box of gloves. How
ridiculous. obama's ego is apparent
to all and even though the people
allowed in the "town hall" may have
been polite, that does not mean
enthusiastic. Considering the
Germans and the French will not do
as he wants shows the truth. Your
Congressional District should go
Republican if the percentage of
absentee ballots are statistically
normal. Let us know.
deserttrek
Palm Springs, CA
Desert
Sun
[I'll keep you
all posted about the
Frankenberry-esque antics in the
20th CD. Funny...no one has picked
up on the "manhandling" part of my
Buckingham Palace fantasy piece
meant to point out the Obamas sheer
disregard for diplomacy and
protocol. -ED]
Man Mr.
eddobloggo, You have struck an
American nerve. You have written a
great piece of opinion. Most times I
like your writing, But this one
takes the prize of Ignorance.
The New Kid
On the Block Is our great leader of
this free world. Mr. Barack Obama
Deserves the chance to be the
President. Is It by chance that Mr.
Obama Is real and not fake that
bothers you to write about him
leaning up against the wall or desk.
Try to Imagine History and question
your own stupidity for nothing
better to write then Bashing Our
"New President" In office, And I
will tell you he Is for real and has
done more positive public relations
for the U.S.A. then I can remember
any other leader doing so In the
21ST Century In his early
Administration.
The questions from the European
Council and Media were awful and
quite boring. The Questions were not
scripted for him like past
Presidents have had done for them.
Mr. Obama has been a one man saving
crusade since he took office. He
cannot be expected to save the
Entire World without the mutual
partnership and respect that should
be given back to him In these
uncertain times that were created
NOT by him. Other Countries that
fail to see his good will fall
behind, And It won't be because he
was leaning over to take a rest, But
rather because no one would help the
Man stand taller to do his Job.
Mr. eddobloggo I am not attacking
your free speech,-- say what you
will, but surely you must know the
facts, And the simplest fact I will
tell you Is Mr. Obama was just sworn
Into the White House 3 months ago.
Don't you think he deserves a break,
the world fell apart for ten years,
and now the Europeans think that he
should just wave a Magical Wand over
the World to save the Negative that
don't give him a chance.
Jonathon N. Hansen
Menominee, MI
[Respectfully,
Mr. Hansen, I don't see where Mr.
Obama has done anything thus far (OK
it's only been three months) but
ramp up spending in the name of
socialism, blame every mess we're in
on others and take himself and his
lectures and speeches way too
seriously. For example, he lectured
for the removal of GM's CEO (as a
Michigander you probably know many
people in the auto industry and may,
yourself be an employee of a
domestic automaker) but said not one
word about the the other half of the
problem (the UAW) let alone calling
for new management there for a
"change" and a fresh new all-around
start. I can see through the
hypocrisy at this time.
Unfortunately you can't. I write
opinion pieces (as you accurately
stated in your first paragraph) and
my opinion about the president will
only be changed if and when he
begins to function within his "pay
grade". -ED]
Unfortunately, your perception of
reality seems to have become
severely distorted by your need to
try to make all things Obama look
like failure. You couldn't be more
wrong about it this time. Unlike
his predecessor, President Obama is
well-regarded in
Europe and his election alone
took the U.S. light years forward in
international relations. While that
doesn't impress neocon nationalists,
it will serve our Nation well going
forward. There is a reason that the
GOP
finds itself as a shrinking minority
and one important element is that
there are still too many "freedom
fries" folks who are into
jingoism and simply don't get it.
Your column shows that you are one
of them. I've had the opportunity
to visit Europe many times before
and during the
George W. Bush administration,
so I was able to experience the
tremendous damage first hand. I'm
pleased to see it being undone and
what I saw coming from Europe this
week is exactly what I voted for.
Jim Rosenberg
Wausau, WI
[I'm glad you're
so happy, Jim. You and neocons knew
exactly what we would get from
Obama. Unfortunately, the vast
majority in the middle will
ultimately be disappointed that they
voted for socialism rather than mere
"change". Joe the Plumber was right
and there are flyover states full of
guys like him who wouldn't be Euro
apologists if their lives depended
on it. -ED]
His town hall
meeting in
Strasbourg
served him and us well. He has sky
high popularity numbers in
Europe and great
communications skills.
Why not use them to gain
international help with our
problems. He is a better speaker
than even
Reagan and has something "Dutch"
didn't have a lively intellect to
compliment his oratorical skills.
Your knee jerk conservative
criticism of him is not reality
based.
Anonymous
[Rhetorically
speaking...........-ED]
During
the G-20 conference, Obama
officially announced the reduction
in US nuclear weaponry, so that Iran
will be more amenable to sitting
down to talk with the US. In other
words, he’s again announced to the
world that the USA is no longer a
threat to anyone—let alone
terrorists. Never before in our soon
to be short-lived history has the
United States of America had this
sort of a leader who has now
announced—in no uncertain terms—that
it is his plan and duty to dismantle
and destroy the country he
represents. He, his administration
members and his Congress (with
extraordinary assistance from most
notably Barney Frank and Christopher
Dodd and their friends) have
devastated the US economy, are in
the process of eliminating the First
and Second Amendments—and the entire
US Constitution—have ended free
enterprise, established his national
youth indoctrination—if not
police—force (via the
GIVE—Generations Invigorating
Volunteerism and Education—Act) and
have begun the process of taking
over virtually all private
companies.
In not yet 100 days, Obama and
Company have almost destroyed this
country. Under this constant and
increasing onslaught and devastation
from within—by our “leaders”—can the
USA stand much longer? Seriously,
can it? -by Sher Zieve CFP
mrduncan2k
Salinas, CA
The Californian
I didn't
think we would get a
socialist-dictator who continues to
campaign who thinks so little of our
country and it's accomplishments. I
can't see how will ever get out of
debt. (Remember Khruschev who said
"America will fall from within". Do
Americans really want
world government headed Who
said, "if we forget that we're
one nation under God, then we
will be a nation gone under." The
great messiah took 500 aides; 12
teleprompters and 8 aids for
Michele to got to
Europe . Do Americans really
want to rule by the UN?
mshtc
After a two
year period of complete democrat
"socialist dictatorship", we should
about all be equal, (illegals to
middle class) and equally as poor as
one another. (the spread/share the
wealth concept). If I'm going to be
forced to live under those
circumstances, then it's time for us
to relocate to property that we own
outside of the U.S.
JoseComoVa
Salinas, CA
The Californian