The killing of four diplomats in Libya including the ambassador made yesterday a bad day for the US. The protests in Cairo and invasion of embassy grounds there brought and apology from the embassy. An ap;ogy dissavowed by the White House and Obama campaign. These actions enhanced the bad day for the US.
Political accusations flew through the air, but the media only wanted to try to trap GOP contender Mitt Romney. Several of the members of the press colluded to ask Romney a certain question and follow up with Obama campaign talking points. A typical day for the media, but a bad day made worse for the US.
The Obama administration policies in the middle east are bad. Saying, "we will work with Libya" is the wrong message. Saying we will immediate attack Libya - something that no one said - is the wrong message. At best the Obama policy in the mid east and other places around the world is appeasement. At worst some policies seem to be collusion with the wrong side.
Instead of trying to look presidential, Obama looked pathetic, thin-skinned, and at a loss of what to do. As noted he failed to "take that 3AM call." Obama's leadership with an emphasis on leading from behind has failed. The attacks in Egypt and Libya prove that. The attack today in Yemen exacerbates the situation.
Instead of staying in Washington and taking intelligence briefings and developing plans with appropriate officials at home and abroad, Obama decides he is to busy for the Israeli prime minister and leaves Washington for yet another fundraiser in Las Vegas.
Fundraisers can be postponed, but American lives are at stake in the middle east and the president decides it is more important to gain re-election than protect Americans. Obama is becoming more like Carter everyday. He has failed and the public and the media need to wake up and recognize it before it is too late.
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