Two recent observations from Barry Rubin stick out.
In regard to Prince Turki’s recent up-ed in the NY Times, Rubin writes:
Note also–something else nobody is going to notice–that the op-ed insults the United States as it directly contradicts Obama’s current initiative to get something from the Arab states to match an Israeli construction freeze.
And in regard to the latest maneuvering between Tehran and Washington he writes:
This means: By sending a five-page insulting letter the Iranian government has derailed the sanctions’ project and will gain in prestige without any cost.
(emphases mine)
I thought that by showing greater respect to the Muslim world, President Obama was going to repair the damage done by the Bush administration to America’s reputation in the region. Rather the outreach appears to be the equivalent of hanging a “Kick me” sign on America’s posterior.
Crossposted on Soccer Dad.
thought that by showing greater respect to the Muslim world, President Obama was going to repair the damage done by the Bush administration to America’s reputation in the region. Rather the outreach appears to be the equivalent of hanging a “Kick me†sign on America’s posterior.
But you see, from his point of view, these are the same thing. Like most liberals, Barry Lackwit honestly believes that the best way to get people to like and respect America again is for America to become a doormat.