In a recent interview on CNN, President Obama was asked by Fareed Zakaria if it was “appropriate of a foreign head of government to inject himself into an American affair.” The unimaginable chutzpah with which this question was asked is incomprehensible. How exactly is a deal with another sovereign nation that involves nuclear weapons and that affects international sanctions an “American” affair? The Iran Deal is not a domestic issue by any stretch of the imagination.
But wait, let’s back up. When Obama threw Israel under the bus last week, he said, “Every nation in the world that has commented publicly — with the exception of the Israeli government — has expressed support.” So the lesson learned is that if you agree with Obama, you may speak, but if you don’t, then you are interfering in US policy.
The truth is, Obama has been throwing Israel under the bus since before the start of his presidency. First he said, “I think there is a strain within the pro-Israel community that says unless you adopt a unwavering pro-Likud approach to Israel that you’re anti-Israel and that can’t be the measure of our friendship with Israel.” He was already taking a posture of belligerence against Netanyahu, even before Netanyahu was elected. Then in Cairo, Obama declared that in the areas liberated from Jordan in 1967, “The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop,” turning longstanding US foreign policy on its head without so much as a by-your-leave, and dictating how Israel should manage its own, actual internal affairs.
And then spake Obama. His answer to Zakaria was a snarky version of ‘well why don’t you go ask Netanyahu,’ followed by the incredulous, “I don’t recall a similar example.” Now, it’s perfectly understandable that the burden of the presidency is an enormous one, even with 186 rounds of golf to break up the tedium, but to be unable to recall a single instance where a foreign leader injected himself into US policy, or any other nation’s foreign policy for that matter? Didn’t he go to Harvard? Well, there was the Trent affair that nearly drew England into war with The North during the US Civil War. And of course, let’s not forget the $40 billion or so that the US uses in foreign aid to inject itself into foreign governments big and small. Nikita Krushchev handed out an ultimatum to both the US and France regarding then-split Germany. Just last month, Obama criticized Kenya on their gay rights record. And the bipartisan Congressional probe to determine whether Obama interfered in Israel’s last election with Victory 15 and the “Anyone But Bibi” campaign is ongoing. So if he couldn’t think of any examples, he wasn’t thinking hard enough. Needless to say, there was no expectation whatsoever that Zakaria was going to prompt him.
To illustrate his complete disconnect, during a speech in Ethiopia recently, Obama said, “In 18 months, I’m turning over the keys. I want to make sure I’m turning over the keys to somebody who’s serious about the serious problems the country faces and the world faces.” Or what, you’re going to keep the keys? No, Mr. President, it isn’t up to you who you give the keys to, it’s up to the American people to decide who you give the keys to. You can’t veto the American people.
For the first year following his election, we were told to give Obama “some time” to clean up the mess left to him by his predecessor. His second year was spent extending Bush’s tax cuts, pulling troops out of Iraq (which is now in a total state of chaos) and basking in the adoration of the media. By his third year, he was already campaigning for his second term. At this point it’s “I’ve only got another year, I can pretty much say or do anything I want. Who’s going to stop me?” This is the hubris of a man that thinks he can win a third election.
Well it can’t be a good note. He has not had a good one yet.
Obama is the worst . I knew he would be before the first term . He and his Muslim brotherhood govt are the enemies of Israel.
When the Bible was removed from our schools, in a few short decades the unproven theory of evolution was sold to the American people. As slowly as a frog sitting in a Petrie dish over a Bunsen burner, our society was cooked in its own ignorance and discernment evaporated. I couldn’t stand the guy the moment I heard his voice. He is the Manchurian Candidate.
A bad one I am sure.
Marc Gottlieb got it right on ALL counts. Very well said. The fact is that Hussein Obama is a traitor, a liar, one who supports terrorist entities (the ones that suit his muslim education) and definitely the worst President in the history of the USA. This POS should have been impeached ages ago. His behaviour is destroying America and is a danger to the whole civilised world.
The question then is . Why are there so many knucklehead Jews ?
The grave!
in prison i hope
He’s a very very very lame duck! Hate to even imagine what all he’s going to do.
I wasn’t going to watch the whole video but I became enthralled, thank you
As a person who is not an American I am very curious. There are many negative responses which I completely agree with, but…… are there any comments that can have some positive input here, i.e. suggestions for how can you have some input on how to handle Obama? What can you suggest to correct the situation on the Iran deal? the position between the USA and Israel? Any suggestions? I would enjoy hearing them.
I pray that Mr. Netanyahu will dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and under His wings shall he shelter….” Israel does not need Obama, but the world needs Israel!
Agreed !
Agreed !
I knew it toi, but I am so puzzled that most American Jews voted for him twice. ..I was scratching my head in disbelieve
Gish, I just asked you that question with your earlier post. I am not Jewish, I fully sympathize with Jewish people and for the life of ut, cannot get their Liberal leanings, nor their liking Obama…
There are s born everyday, and they come in all colors, creeds, religions, and countries. We are dealing with a narcissist President who believes that either you believe in his version of what is right, or if you don't then you are an idiot and a pariah.
Obama will leave a mess fir the next president.
Barrack HUSSEIN Obama that is . Highly suspect considering his family and mentors.
Happy to leave to the accompaniment of a huge hand from millions of observers.
Fareed and Barack…a marriage made in Heaven!
There's something missing here…I see it now, there's no knife in Obama's hand!
In the cartoon, did anyone notice there’s no knife in Obama’s hand?
I don’t care how he ends it. I just can’t wait for it to end!!
By declaring martial law, and being named chancellor.
Hopefully he goes to prison for treason
For the life of me how did aman who wasn't born in the USA become president. It's very clear to me that our laws demand you be born in the country. Impeach the son of a bitch already and try him for treason. I'm sure and I can't understand why Jews would vote for him especially the second term.
Idiots like you are the reason we fought a war with Spain. BTW, we won.
While I am personally opposed to the JCPOA as currently drafted, Marc Gottlieb has gone WAAAYYYYY over the top with his psychoanalysis of President Obama. Are you a trained psychologist? It is this kind of peanut gallery writing that has been the wellspring of Republicans and conservatives right out of the gate in January 2009. There is NO ONE ON EARTH who, given the sheer abuse heaped on him from the very beginning, would not exhibit frustrations over the course of time that are easy for critics like you to pick on. Even you, Mr Gottlieb, would quickly crumble under such scorn, I'd bet. Why the hell can't conservative bloggers just stick to the issues and the facts and get away from attacking and demeaning people? Methinks it is due to underlying racism.
Cody Flecker – truer words were never spoken, my friend!
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