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Obama’s foreign policy disarray
Rafael Castro
Published: 28.03.14, 08:32
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1. OBAMA
Joe Justice ,   Jerusalem   (03.28.14)
Simply stated - "actions speak louder than words" .
2. Obama's legacy
tiki ,   belgium   (03.28.14)
A great orator with charisma.
3. Reality?
michael Pielet ,   israel   (03.28.14)
Do not exaggerate. Obama is no orator. Obama is an Islamic supporter who wants to create an arab terrorist state controlled by Iran in Judea and Samaria.
4. obama is not a failure
david ,   new york   (03.28.14)
he is succeeding at what he wants to do: he views america as the source of all that is bad in the world, so a weaker america is exactly what he wants ... and what he is getting. he throws american allies under the bus (israel, egypt, opposition in iran, now ukraine) and comes to the aide of american enemies (iran, syria, moslem brotherhood) its not that he is stupid (although his only real skill is reading off a teleprompter with a nice deep commanding voice, he of course doesnt write his speeches) its just that he doesnt want what you think he wants
5. Opposite is true, Bush "wars of choice" weakened America
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.28.14)
6. does Obama have a foreign policy?
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (03.28.14)
besides being the first Negro in the white house, oops, half Negro, and being a source of pride for most liberals, still, he has not only accomplished little, he has made messes in foreign relationships and the economy is no better either. I would begrudgingly give him 1 star out of five, only because no stars are not considered a rating.
7. Arab Spring Terrible Miscalculation
Zechariah   (03.28.14)
The Arab Spring was a Terrible Miscalculation but Bush and the Republicans did exactly the same in Iraq believing in a Democratization.The Problem for Obama is Time .Time means more Belligerants get to Nuclear threshold and the Danger of Psychsuicidals getting Weapons this is the Danger.I doubt Russia wants a lot of Islamic Lands to have Nuclear capacity .The Great Challange is to Defend against the Worst with the Horrific Deterrant Capacity .
8. We forgot: Oybama is not God, nor a Pharaoh or King; but the best America had since Kennedy
(03.28.14)
9. Obama sews destruction. Is it intentional?
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.28.14)
We know Obama is ruining America, sewing destruction against the West and helping America's foes. We don't know if it is intentional. Obama's vaunted rhetoric depends on teleprompters. He recently mispelled "respect" due to a teleprompter error. He didn't know why the audience broke into laughter. This is supposed to be a genius!
10. Obama's foreign policy
CJK   (03.29.14)
obama came to power with zero experience in foreign policy and zero qualifications. furthermore, obama is strictly ideological. he is a narcissist who will never bend to the exigencies of the historical moment. obama supports islamists, including the muslim brotherhood of egypt and the shia terrorists of iran. to understand his behaviour one has to realise that his father and his father's entire family are muslim. his brother malik belongs to the muslim brotherhood.
11. "Ahm gonna give you chaaaaaange!" He sure did.
Alan ,   SA   (03.28.14)
12. Photo op president
Alon   (03.28.14)
Take a photogenic state senator and make him president, but it Ned's too many special effects
13. Rafael Castro: Netanyahu should cave to Obama's demands?
Steve   (03.28.14)
Castro opines that "Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s refusal to freeze settlement construction in the wake of Obama’s landmark Cairo Speech" made Obama look weak. What does Castro want from the Jews? Capitulation to immoral demands in order to make Barack Obama look good?
14. Obama reflect the new America
Mark ,   Cleveland USA   (03.28.14)
We don't care that much about the rest of the world anymore. If you can't solve your own problems, and choose war, so be it. We aren't going to send our young men to die fixing your mess. To Israelis the message you should get is that if you don't accomplish a peace deal with the Arabs, and they attack you, don't expect an American rescue.
15. Obama's foreign policy may be week...
milwaukeebroad ,   Haifa, Israel   (03.28.14)
...but I'd sure like to see his critics do better. They haven't.
16. Good article, Soteros spoken words are irresponsible..
Beary White ,   Norway   (03.28.14)
..and makes have laid bases for his bad follow-up. Obvious mr Sotero believes he can use strong words like a teenager! In some way he has to back up those words in the adult world, and everything ends as a disaster, just as written in the article. He even misjudged Putin, a straight ahead person when seen from the Russian side of view. We only have to add that EU-leaders are so frighten to stir mr Sotero in his raid through the world, that they do not dare to object to any of his failures.. With this SA trip he certainly have in mind to inspect his apartment in Ryad, at Deera Square. In 2013 it is said to be 37 beheading at the square, in 2012 reports said 87 beheadings. Have a sunni day mr Sotero.
17. All that matters for Obama is to make Hajj to Mecca today
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.28.14)
18. A free Arab world is a good thing, but makes Israel nervous
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.28.14)
19. The US has to pull back...
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (03.28.14)
Obama knows that America can not remain the worlds policeman. The Eurowimps and others have been piggy backing on our military supremacy for years. The US is broke. We need to focus internally. Japan and the Eurowimps have to step up there game. Here is one example, France is considered a major power, however it had to use the US strategic airlift capability because it lacked heavy airlift capability to shuttle it's equipment and troops to Africa. We can't afford 50 billion dollars a month on our military which is more than most countries spend in 5 years.
20. Obama & Israel
Yoelarry ,   New York City   (03.28.14)
As an American Jew I'm embarrassed by the Obama presidency and stunned by the secular leftist stupidity of the American Jewish Community who more Than any other minority group were responsible for his election and catastrophic reelection. Should Iran cross the nuclear threshold these misguided Jews will shoulder the responsibility and blood guilt of any Israelis who G-d forbid fall victim to a nuclear Holocaust.
21. Obama is a wrench in the gears of the US economy
Daniel ,   Los Angeles   (03.28.14)
Obama racks up massive national debt while crushing the economy with as many disincentives to productivity as he can inject. You are much too kind toward the man.
22. This headline reflects the same sentiments
BIg bad Jew   (03.28.14)
Ya'alon expressed openly and was summarily rebuked by the obummer administration. What's up, Doc.? Everyone knows that obama is an amateur and pro islamic nut job. Wait until the mid term elections and see 'back seat head bobbing Barry' lose his majority and become a lame duck with two broken wings. KEEP BUILDING !!!!
23. If I was Putin
Arnold-Canada ,   Montreal   (03.28.14)
I'd get my warships loaded with nuclear missiles and send them on their merry way to CUBA- again. Then see what balls Obama has or lacks.
24. Barack Obama is beyond doubt a gifted orator?
Israeli 2   (03.28.14)
Says whom? Please also do not add "Charismatic" to it. Kennedy was. Definitely not Obama. Thank you.
25. Obama
Alex Markin ,   Boca Raton, USA   (03.28.14)
Obama was, is and will be a community organizer, clueless about world realities and those who do not share his weltanschau.
26. So correct. He is good man but in wrong position
Adi ,   Zurich   (03.28.14)
So correct. He is good man but in wrong position
27. Hussein Obama: Mission (almost) accomplished!
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.28.14)
28. Rafi, you forgot|diminished t.most important thing: "In the beginning there was THE WORD"
Aaron ,   ERETZ   (03.28.14)
And than G-D created the world; nothing to say about Wars ! think about. Wars |Aggression help only the Evils (=Mafia /you want Names ?..) and their income ! or reed in Anchient History about Minos and Minotauros. or most simple: think about Pesach -- in generally spoken and not touching Defending measures!
29. Rafi, you forgot|diminished t.most important thing: "In the beginning there was THE WORD"
Aaron ,   ERETZ   (03.28.14)
And than G-D created the world; nothing to say about Wars ! We have to think about ! Wars |Aggression help only the Evils (=Mafia /you want Names ?..) and their income ! or reed in Anchient History about Minos and Minotauros. or most simple: think about Pesach -- in generally spoken and not touching Defending measures!
30. Disarray is too mild a word but politically correct -
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (03.28.14)
I quote a great man : The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis. Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)
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