A Weak American President

President Obama has staked his reputation on being a human rights guru to people around the world. But his remarks at Tuesday's news conference and behavior since taking office have instead exposed a different persona--that of human rights charlatan. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jun 25, 2009 - 12:57 AM PDT
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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 25, 2009
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James Canning
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by James Canning - Jun. 25, 2009

Rather weak effort to portray Obama as lacking sufficient strength and knowledge to deal with the Iranian situation. The wisdom of Obama's cautious approach is borne out by this article which seeks to equate Iran with the Soviet Union, a contention totally aburd.

This is "pro-Israel" and anti-Iran rubbish.

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William Owney
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by William Owney - Jun. 25, 2009

The piece lacks balance and historical context. What, precisely, would the writer have the United States do? And how, precisely, would a precipitous move by the United States affect oil prices, and what affect would that have global economic recovery? What is going on in Iran today is internal and, as the president appeared to understand, is at the beginning of a process. Intervention by outside forces would immediately terminate that process. Enough of the Cowboy diplomacy, please!

What, precisely, would the writer have the United States do? And how, precisely, would a precipitous move by the United States affect oil prices, and what affect would that have on global economic recovery? What is going on in Iran today is internal and, as the president appeared to understand, is at the beginning of a process. Intervention by outside forces would immediately terminate that process. After it plays itself out is the time to consider options. Enough of the Cowboy ... More »

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