With Japan crumbling, the Mid East erupting, $4 gas, 10% unemployment etc this is what Obama does...

[Anonymous]

Fed up with a president “who can’t make his mind up” as Libyan rebels are on the brink of defeat, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is looking to the exits.

At the tail end of her mission to bolster the Libyan opposition, which has suffered days of losses to Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces, Clinton announced that she’s done with Obama after
2012 — even if he wins again.

“Obviously, she’s not happy with dealing with a president who can’t decide if today is Tuesday or Wednesday, who can’t make his mind up,” a Clinton insider told The Daily. “She’s exhausted, tired.”

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Fed up with a president “who can’t make his mind up” as Libyan rebels are on the brink of defeat, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is looking to the exits.

At the tail end of her mission to bolster the Libyan opposition, which has suffered days of losses to Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces, Clinton announced that she’s done with Obama after
2012 — even if he wins again.

“Obviously, she’s not happy with dealing with a president who can’t decide if today is Tuesday or Wednesday, who can’t make his mind up,” a Clinton insider told The Daily. “She’s exhausted, tired.”

I don't know if this story is true -- it's from a Murdoch publication after all. But, it could be true based on what we've seen from the outside. Obama really has a lot to answer for as a result of his unwillingness or inability to lead. If Gadhafi was smart, he would have proposed negotiations with Obama. Obama would have given up almost everything before negotiations even began Well, that's as long as Gadhafi is seen as an opponent. If Obama somehow confused Gadhafi as someone who had voted for him, he would unleash the dogs.

[Anonymous]

I'm more of a Pat Buchanan guy than a neo-con, so the last thing I want is more boots on the ground in the middle east, but the Libya indecision KILLS Me. We spent $1T to get Saddam out of Iraq. It would cost peanuts to institute a no fly zone and buy enough time for the rebels to establish a movement. SO STUPID not to do something. At least support Egypt into moving in some arms. Something.

the Japanese crisis is different. But like it or not (I hate it), the world looks to the USA for leadership. The radioactivity detectors and our spy planes over there are awesome.

[Anonymous]

What short memories we have. Did we forget that we spent a year in front of the UN before the invasion of Iraq? There is a reason they wanted to go that route, and it is the same as today.

[Anonymous]

lightweight

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What short memories we have. Did we forget that we spent a year in front of the UN before the invasion of Iraq? There is a reason they wanted to go that route, and it is the same as today.

In war, the first thing to die is the truth.
UN was supposed to do the dirty work. They did not.
Someone descided to do a google search and that was all that was needed.
It has been forgotten that there were no weapons of mass destruction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm more of a Pat Buchanan guy than a neo-con, so the last thing I want is more boots on the ground in the middle east, but the Libya indecision KILLS Me. We spent $1T to get Saddam out of Iraq. It would cost peanuts to institute a no fly zone and buy enough time for the rebels to establish a movement. SO STUPID not to do something. At least support Egypt into moving in some arms. Something.

the Japanese crisis is different. But like it or not (I hate it), the world looks to the USA for leadership. The radioactivity detectors and our spy planes over there are awesome.

Hello, I totally agree with you, right down to Pat Buchanan. It's nice to hear someone talk dirty to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What short memories we have. Did we forget that we spent a year in front of the UN before the invasion of Iraq? There is a reason they wanted to go that route, and it is the same as today.

And there it is, the security council voted 10-0 with 5 abstentions to approve a no-fly zone with air strikes. Now we have the world working together on this. I know it was so hard for you to wait. But it means that the Arab nations can't paint the US as a foreign invader, and it means that we don't have to fly this thing on our own.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42124388/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:lightweight

pinhead

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
And there it is, the security council voted 10-0 with 5 abstentions to approve a no-fly zone with air strikes. Now we have the world working together on this. I know it was so hard for you to wait. But it means that the Arab nations can't paint the US as a foreign invader, and it means that we don't have to fly this thing on our own.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42124388/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

Gaddafi says his people love him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
And there it is, the security council voted 10-0 with 5 abstentions to approve a no-fly zone with air strikes. Now we have the world working together on this. I know it was so hard for you to wait. But it means that the Arab nations can't paint the US as a foreign invader, and it means that we don't have to fly this thing on our own.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42124388/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

Gaddafi says his people love him.

Well in about 8-12 hours he is going to be loved repeatedly by French and British warplanes.

[jsteele]

Just for the record, I do not support US military action in Libya. If the French and British want to do it, that's their choice. They, after all, have the most significant business interests in Libya. But, what I am criticizing Obama for is being all over the map on this issue. A week ago the US and Britain were at odds because the US didn't want a no fly zone. Then, all of a sudden the US became the strongest backer of the idea. It is simply ridiculous to be flip flopping this way.

Obama should figure out what US interests are, clearly outline those interests, and act in a way that protects those interests. Is it not our interest to get bogged down in the desert protecting British and French oil deals.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:Just for the record, I do not support US military action in Libya. If the French and British want to do it, that's their choice. They, after all, have the most significant business interests in Libya. But, what I am criticizing Obama for is being all over the map on this issue. A week ago the US and Britain were at odds because the US didn't want a no fly zone. Then, all of a sudden the US became the strongest backer of the idea. It is simply ridiculous to be flip flopping this way.

Obama should figure out what US interests are, clearly outline those interests, and act in a way that protects those interests. Is it not our interest to get bogged down in the desert protecting British and French oil deals.

I thought that the administration wanted a UN no-fly zone and that the US rejected a request from the rebels to have us go it alone. That makes sense to me. Two of the five abstentions were China and Russia, who have vetoes and could have forced the conflict on us if they thought we would do it.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:Just for the record, I do not support US military action in Libya. If the French and British want to do it, that's their choice. They, after all, have the most significant business interests in Libya. But, what I am criticizing Obama for is being all over the map on this issue. A week ago the US and Britain were at odds because the US didn't want a no fly zone. Then, all of a sudden the US became the strongest backer of the idea. It is simply ridiculous to be flip flopping this way.

Obama should figure out what US interests are, clearly outline those interests, and act in a way that protects those interests. Is it not our interest to get bogged down in the desert protecting British and French oil deals.

Must admit I'm really torn over our response to Libya. As much as I don't want US military action over there, listening to G and watching what he's doing and threatening to do to the rebels makes me want to take him down! We've been glued to CNN tonight, and the plight of the brave and dignified Japanese is incredibly heartwrenching. I'd much rather send our money there.

[Anonymous]

I thought the big problem was global warming. Al gore said civilization will be destroyed by global warming. Why do we pay any attention to these small scale disasters. everybody needs to turn off their electricity and stop driving right now! I haven't heard the word "climate change" out of the presidents mouth for a very long time. I think he doesn't believe in it anymore because according to Al Gore its an end of civilization situation and the president is now talking about producing more oil. I'm beginning to think the deniers are right and the climate changers are absolute fools.