Obama begins to repair US reputation abroad...

[bullypulpit]

...You know, the one left in tatters by George W. Bush.

During the G-20 summit, Obama bridged the gap between France and China regarding tax-havens that threatened to derail the conference. Then, in Brussels, he smoothed the waters regarding the new Secretary General of NATO and Turkey.

<blockquote>“To tell you the truth, it’s over and above what we could have imagined,” Sarkozy, 54, said after meeting with President Barack Obama and China’s Hu Jintao. “Clearly today a page was turned.” - <a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=ab18FqrtGyDc>Bloomberg</a></blockquote>

<center><a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=asgB92NGuflI>Obama Again Invokes Personal Diplomacy to Avert NATO Stalemate</a></center>

[PostmodernProphet]

and shut down a Kurdish TV channel if Turkish claims of links to terrorism were proven

interesting....shouldn't it be a decision of the Iraqi government whether television broadcasts from their country get "shut down"?......

[stephanie]

I saw a great sign last night about us in the United States, it said...

we used to be number one, now we are just 1 of 20...

[stephanie]

...You know, the one left in tatters by George W. Bush.

During the G-20 summit, Obama bridged the gap between France and China regarding tax-havens that threatened to derail the conference. Then, in Brussels, he smoothed the waters regarding the new Secretary General of NATO and Turkey.

<blockquote>“To tell you the truth, it’s over and above what we could have imagined,” Sarkozy, 54, said after meeting with President Barack Obama and China’s Hu Jintao. “Clearly today a page was turned.” - <a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=ab18FqrtGyDc>Bloomberg</a></blockquote>

<center><a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=asgB92NGuflI>Obama Again Invokes Personal Diplomacy to Avert NATO Stalemate</a></center>

I guess if you call giving in and groveling to countries who love us to help them out military and economically, then turn around and hate us when they feel like it...repairing things..then yes, he has been a huge success and an embarrassment..

[avatar4321]

First, can you point to anywhere our reputation was "tattered' that doesnt exist solely in your imagination?

Second, how does Pres. Obama making a fool of himself in the international community fix our reputation.

Third, Why the hell is our image more important to you than doing what's right? Are you really that shallow?

[April15]

First, can you point to anywhere our reputation was "tattered' that doesnt exist solely in your imagination?

Second, how does Pres. Obama making a fool of himself in the international community fix our reputation.

Third, Why the hell is our image more important to you than doing what's right? Are you really that shallow?Most of the civilized world has a negative view of America thanks in no small part because of this presidents predecessor.

The fact that Barrack is honest is not making a fool of himself it is placing honesty in front of integrity.

Doing what is right is to keep allies in a hostile world environment. Part of keeping allies is being honest and not holding you nose so high as to fall on your pride.

[emmett]

Most of the civilized world has a negative view of America thanks in no small part because of this presidents predecessor.

The fact that Barrack is honest is not making a fool of himself it is placing honesty in front of integrity.

Doing what is right is to keep allies in a hostile world environment. Part of keeping allies is being honest and not holding you nose so high as to fall on your pride.


The fact is that not one of those allies you speak of is truly interested in the welfare of the Unites states of America. They seek merely to have what benefit they can gain from association such as defense.

Every country in this world who calls themselves an ally of the uS has a one sided relationship with us. We do more for them than they do for us. Disagree? Name one!

[bullypulpit]

First, can you point to anywhere our reputation was "tattered' that doesnt exist solely in your imagination?

Terrorist attacks around the world increased under the Bush administration.
<center><a href=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/how-the-war-on-terror-made-the-world-a-more-terrifying-place-438190.html>How the war on terror made the world a more terrifying place</a></center>

Empirically documented...objectively verified.


Second, how does Pres. Obama making a fool of himself in the international community fix our reputation.

And just how did he make a "fool" of himself? Please provide concrete examples with links.

Read the thread opener an follow the links.


Third, Why the hell is our image more important to you than doing what's right? Are you really that shallow?

Doing the right thing is an integral part of one's reputation and image, be it individual or national. Obama is doing the right thing in rebukilding our alliances and reaching out to those who might yet be allies.

[stephanie]

jeeez, if I recall no other American President has had terrorism under their administration...

and leave it to a liberal to only care about our image around the world than about what is the good for our country..

that's why our country is going to hell in hand basket..part time patriots..

and Bully my dear, my comment about patriots was not directed at you..because I know you are one, but I just can't figure out some of the socialist agenda you support...

[avatar4321]

Most of the civilized world has a negative view of America thanks in no small part because of this presidents predecessor.

Ive seen you guys claim this millions of times. You havent ever backed it up. But then that begs the question: What does it matter what others think?


The fact that Barrack is honest is not making a fool of himself it is placing honesty in front of integrity.

which is why people are laughing?


Doing what is right is to keep allies in a hostile world environment. Part of keeping allies is being honest and not holding you nose so high as to fall on your pride.

We have had allies throughout the Bush adminstration. The left has had no problem openly ridiculing them when we point that out. We didnt have an issue with pride until Obama took office.

[emmett]

Terrorist attacks increased throughout the world under Bush......yes...actually yes they did! Now Bully....having pointed that out true fact, which it is, I give you that, perhaps it was because the acts could not be carried out here! Hence NO terrorist attacks in United States since 911. Hopefully...your man will be able to accomplish that feat as well.

[PostmodernProphet]

Terrorist attacks around the world increased under the Bush administration.

not true, of course, unless you count the events in Iraq......

[moderate democrat]

not true, of course, unless you count the events in Iraq......

why wouldn't you? Why would Iraq not count?

[PostmodernProphet]

why wouldn't you? Why would Iraq not count?

because there was a war going on.....should we also base a study on the tremendous REDUCTION in terrorism in Iraq between 2006 and 2009?.......

[Sitarro]

It seems that North Korea isn't taking Osammybammy's warnings very seriously, are they. Emmet is right, not one of these jerks is an ally. In fact, they are probably behind closed doors laughing and saying "those idiots elected a fucking nigger!"........ most people around the world are much more racist than we could ever possibly be.

[bullypulpit]

It seems that North Korea isn't taking Osammybammy's warnings very seriously, are they. Emmet is right, not one of these jerks is an ally. In fact, they are probably behind closed doors laughing and saying "those idiots elected a fucking nigger!"........ most people around the world are much more racist than we could ever possibly be.

Racist much? Got your hood and robes all starched and pressed for the big cross burning on Easter Sunday?

As for North Korea...K to the J to the Il isn't taking anybody seriously. Like you, he only does what the voices in his head tell him to do.

[red states rule]

...You know, the one left in tatters by George W. Bush.

During the G-20 summit, Obama bridged the gap between France and China regarding tax-havens that threatened to derail the conference. Then, in Brussels, he smoothed the waters regarding the new Secretary General of NATO and Turkey.

<blockquote>“To tell you the truth, it’s over and above what we could have imagined,” Sarkozy, 54, said after meeting with President Barack Obama and China’s Hu Jintao. “Clearly today a page was turned.” - <a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=ab18FqrtGyDc>Bloomberg</a></blockquote>

<center><a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=asgB92NGuflI>Obama Again Invokes Personal Diplomacy to Avert NATO Stalemate</a></center>


I know libs love to smear and insult America - but elected Dems love to do it when they are overseas and getting cheers from the adoring masses

Then their supporters here in America make excuses for them

[bullypulpit]

I know libs love to smear and insult America - but elected Dems love to do it when they are overseas and getting cheers from the adoring masses

Then their supporters here in America make excuses for them

:lol:

That would be a MAJORITY of Americans, Red...In case you hadn't noticed.

[red states rule]

:lol:

That would be a MAJORITY of Americans, Red...In case you hadn't noticed.

That majority is shrinking faster BP. Seems the real Obama is coming out, and his approval numbers are heading south

Of course, you will now blame the racists in America for those falling poll numbers - while agreeing with the smears and insults Obama laid on the nation that elected him

[Sitarro]

Racist much? Got your hood and robes all starched and pressed for the big cross burning on Easter Sunday?

As for North Korea...K to the J to the Il isn't taking anybody seriously. Like you, he only does what the voices in his head tell him to do.

You Obammy dick suckers are so predictable. I couldn't give a shit what color an asshole socialist is, I don't want them as my President. You actually think that supporting this semi white/semi black jerk makes you enlightened? You are just another partisan hack that would rather elect one of yours than do what's best for the country. Fuck you and your pathetic accusations you bigot nurse.

[April15]

Ive seen you guys claim this millions of times. You havent ever backed it up. But then that begs the question: What does it matter what others think?



which is why people are laughing?



We have had allies throughout the Bush adminstration. The left has had no problem openly ridiculing them when we point that out. We didnt have an issue with pride until Obama took office.

The only people laughing are the ones too obtuse to understand the ramifications of the previous presidents actions in relation to hostilities aimed toward America and friends of America!

[bullypulpit]

The only people laughing are the ones too obtuse to understand the ramifications of the previous presidents actions in relation to hostilities aimed toward America and friends of America!

Don't use such big words...you'll only confuse 'em. And then they'll be whinier than the bunch of colicky babies they already sound like.

[red states rule]

The only people laughing are the ones too obtuse to understand the ramifications of the previous presidents actions in relation to hostilities aimed toward America and friends of America!

Translation - Appease and cower to terrorists, and then when the US is attacked again liberals can fall back on their favorite excuse: Blame Bush and Republicans

But at least Obama tried to make the world like America again

[bullypulpit]

That majority is shrinking faster BP. Seems the real Obama is coming out, and his approval numbers are heading south

Of course, you will now blame the racists in America for those falling poll numbers - while agreeing with the smears and insults Obama laid on the nation that elected him

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The polls say otherwise Red. Is that Roxanol kickin' in yet?

[bullypulpit]

Translation - Appease and cower to terrorists, and then when the US is attacked again liberals can fall back on their favorite excuse: Blame Bush and Republicans

But at least Obama tried to make the world like America again

Do you have ANYTHING...ANYTHING AT ALL...to support your bullshit assertions? Of course you don't.

[red states rule]

OK BP -now tell us how these polls are nothing but right wing hacks


As Obama’s approval poll numbers fall I guess his peeps would say that his fundamental poll numbers are sound. Actually, the dirty little secret is … Obama is a liberal.

The bloom is falling off the Barack Obama support. In just over 50 days in office Barack Obama’s approval ratings are falling as a second major polling firm shows and erosion and chink in the Obama armor. The Pew Research Center reports that Obama’s approval rating has slipped from 64% in February to 59% while The One’s disapproval rating has risen from 17% to 26% during the same period.

Obama is finally being exposed for the wolf in moderate sheep’s clothing that he really is. Even as CNN tries to defend Obama’s poll numbers there is no doubt that American’s have become uneasy at Obama’s willingness to embrace the liberal left and to spend, spend, spend without regard. As Red State appropriately puts it, the American public has discovered that Obama is a liberal. Make all the excuses you want for Obama, if we do not come out of this economic mess it is an Obama Recession and he will own it. There is only so much patience that the American people have and Obama will soon learn this.


The most dramatic shift in opinion about Obama in the new survey is about whether he is listening more to his party’s moderates or liberals. By 44% to 30%, the public now sees him listening more to liberal Democrats rather than to moderate Democrats. This is a reversal from January when 44% said he was listening more to moderates in the Democratic Party, while 34% said he was listening more to the party’s liberals. The proportion of Republicans who see liberals having greater sway over Obama has increased by 23 points since January; the proportion of independents holding that view has risen 13 points.

Hot Air reminds us that last weeks Rasmussen Report basically paralleling similar lumbers can no long be considered an outlier as many Obama defenders wanted people to believe.

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows that 36% of the nation’s voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-two percent (32%) now Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of +4, his lowest rating to date (see trends).

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2009/03/16/pew-research-obamas-approval-numbers-are-falling-there-are-consequences-to-spending/

[red states rule]

Do you have ANYTHING...ANYTHING AT ALL...to support your bullshit assertions? Of course you don't.

Nothing but what elected Dems and liberal talking heads say how the US should fight terrorists - and Obama policy statements

other then that - not much to add BP

[stephanie]

well sure the polls say different..they are probably polling the same idiots who voted for him..did they poll you Bully dearie?:laugh2:

[red states rule]

well sure the polls say different..they are probably polling the same idiots who voted for him..did they poll you Bully dearie?:laugh2:

then we have the right track/wrong track poll

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

and more on Obama's tanking approval numbers


http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

[April15]

Real clear politics is a great place to get GOP talking points. As for real intelligence not quite.

[actsnoblemartin]

I saw that sign too, it was hilarious


I saw a great sign last night about us in the United States, it said...

we used to be number one, now we are just 1 of 20...

[Jeff]

Most of the civilized world has a negative view of America thanks in no small part because of this presidents predecessor.

The fact that Barrack is honest is not making a fool of himself it is placing honesty in front of integrity.

Doing what is right is to keep allies in a hostile world environment. Part of keeping allies is being honest and not holding you nose so high as to fall on your pride.

When did Obama become honest???:poke:

[Jeff]

well sure the polls say different..they are probably polling the same idiots who voted for him..did they poll you Bully dearie?:laugh2:

The people that voted for him where screaming its there turn now, know they are very quietly saying at least he is trying,:laugh2:, Give it another month or so and the brother's will be trying to join the KKK.

And no I don't have a link or graph to back it up, I just get out in the real world and listen.

[Kathianne]

The people that voted for him where screaming its there turn now, know they are very quietly saying at least he is trying,:laugh2:, Give it another month or so and the brother's will be trying to join the KKK.

And no I don't have a link or graph to back it up, I just get out in the real world and listen.

But the hints are there. Personal approval-he's fine. Job approval, down. You're right, another month or two.

[red states rule]

and while on his world tour, Pres Obama has his usual staff and much needed teleprompters


snip

The President will touch down at Stansted Airport tomorrow and be taken to the US ambassador's residence in Regent's Park.

Accompanying the party will be a total of 500 officials including kitchen staff, 35 vehicles in all, four speech writers and 12 teleprompters.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23668674-details/Here+comes+top-security+travelling+White+House/article.do


Like with his America Express card, Obama never leaves home without his basic necessities of life

[red states rule]

Real clear politics is a great place to get GOP talking points. As for real intelligence not quite.

so any poll that you do not agree with is right wing talking points? Or are you so blindly loyal you want to dismiss facts and how people are responding to Obama's ever growing liberal agenda?

[moderate democrat]

That majority is shrinking faster BP. Seems the real Obama is coming out, and his approval numbers are heading south


not according to Real Clear Politics.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

and the trend in THIS graph is particularly interesting, don't you think?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[red states rule]

not according to Real Clear Politics.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

and the trend in THIS graph is particularly interesting, don't you think?

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

Maybe under Obama care you can get your eyes checked, or under the mega pork bill you can take remedial reading classes

Obama's numbers are slipping. many recent polls havve him in the 50's. Not a surprise to me - but you will ingnore them and dismiss them as usual

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html

[moderate democrat]

Maybe under Obama care you can get your eyes checked, or under the mega pork bill you can take remedial reading classes

Obama's numbers are slipping. many recent polls havve him in the 50's. Not a surprise to me - but you will ingnore them and dismiss them as usual

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/president_obama_job_approval-1044.html
the blue line on my link (and yours) has remained virtually unchanged for two months.

and I notice that you completely ignored the positive trend in the blue line in my second link.

[red states rule]

the blue line on my link (and yours) has remained virtually unchanged for two months.

and I notice that you completely ignored the positive trend in the blue line in my second link.

Once again, you are ignoring the facts. Which is needed when you are a liberal and trying to avoid the topic at hand

[moderate democrat]

Once again, you are ignoring the facts. Which is needed when you are a liberal and trying to avoid the topic at hand

the FACT is: the RCP average for Obama Job Approval is higher today than it was in the first week in March. The line has remained right around 60-62% and is NOT heading south.

and WHY do you continue to avoid the other graph?

[red states rule]

the FACT is: the RCP average for Obama Job Approval is higher today than it was in the first week in March. The line has remained right around 60-62% and is NOT heading south.

and WHY do you continue to avoid the other graph?

Yet many recent polls have the messiah below 60% - something you said last month was not happening

Please explain

I'll wait

[moderate democrat]

Yet many recent polls have the messiah below 60% - something you said last month was not happening

Please explain

I'll wait

as we both know...Real Clear Politics takes the variation out of polling by averaging many polls. On any given day when SOME polls show Obama BELOW 60%, there are many others which show him at or above 60%. FACT: The RCP average has not appreciably moved in nearly two months.

and AGAIN...why do you avoid the clear and inescapable implications of the RCP graph concerning direction of the country?

[glockmail]

... Hence NO terrorist attacks in United States since 911. Hopefully...your man will be able to accomplish that feat as well. I wouldn't count on it. When the terrorists see his weak responses their next attack will be a big one.

[-Cp]

And just how did he make a "fool" of himself? Please provide concrete examples with links.

- Unplayable DVDs to the UK Prime Minister (http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct2=us%2F0_0_s_3_0_t&usg=AFQjCNHeoB4xLXJJGJmiOtA7gsHcrWt11Q&cid=1310324420&ei=mLzDSZCnDamqlQSbqN_FAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Ffilm%2Ffilmb log%2F2009%2Fmar%2F06%2Fobama-dvd-brown)
- A freakin' IPOD for the Queen of England (http://www.businessweek.com/technology/ByteOfTheApple/blog/archives/2009/04/an_ipod_for_the.html)
- Bows to the Saudi King (http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=93696)
- France's 1st lady refuses to give him traditional kiss (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2359022.ece)
- Obama's understanding of our "founding document"! (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Remarks-by-President-Obama-at-Strasbourg-Town-Hall/)
- Birtish press is finding out more about the true Obama. Obama A Bore & Self-Centered (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/iain_martin/blog/2009/04/05/barack_obama_really_does_go_on_a_bit)
- Obama vague stand on Afghanistan & Pakistan and is he expanding the war in Pakistan? (http://hotair.com/archives/2009/03/29/obama-on-troops-in-pakistan-never-mind/)

[red states rule]

Maybe Obama can take the Dixie Chicks on his next "I Am Sorry" world tour

http://www.buzzflash.com/store/images/475_200.jpg

[glockmail]

I think bullypulpit ran away from this board in shame.

[red states rule]

I think bullypulpit ran away from this board in shame.

What else is new? He is what is known as a drive by poster. He hits and runs - very scared of a serious debate since the facts usually goes against him

[glockmail]

What else is new? He is what is known as a drive by poster. He hits and runs - very scared of a serious debate since the facts usually goes against him Good riddance to pissants like that.

[red states rule]

Good riddance to pissants like that.

This is not the first time BP ran away from his own thread - and I know damn well it will not be the last

[moderate democrat]

as we both know...Real Clear Politics takes the variation out of polling by averaging many polls. On any given day when SOME polls show Obama BELOW 60%, there are many others which show him at or above 60%. FACT: The RCP average has not appreciably moved in nearly two months.

and AGAIN...why do you avoid the clear and inescapable implications of the RCP graph concerning direction of the country?

hey red... are you ever gonna address this post, or will you continue to duck and dodge? :poke:

[Sitarro]

Wow, looks like the President is getting a lot of respect from Turkey..........


http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=da8_1239137290

[red states rule]

hey red... are you ever gonna address this post, or will you continue to duck and dodge? :poke:

I have Virgil. While you are to busy kissing Obama's ass and puttting party ahead of all else in your life - I see what is really happening

A poll you constantly run with now has the messiah below 60%


http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/obama_approval_index_history

[REDWHITEBLUE2]

It seems that North Korea isn't taking Osammybammy's warnings very seriously, are they. Emmet is right, not one of these jerks is an ally. In fact, they are probably behind closed doors laughing and saying "those idiots elected a fucking nigger!"........ most people around the world are much more racist than we could ever possibly be.

NIGGER WHAT :dance:

[Kathianne]

I love racist threads approved by right wingers, it proves the lefts points all along.