Obama Abroad

I think Senator Obama looks at the possibilities of all countries to achieve greater things for the good of its people, and sees the potiential they can reach. If he can encourage other nations, while setting a good example in our own Nation, then we are starting on the path to a new direction. Diplomacy will be a key component as well as strong military force where and when needed. We could all use some lessons on how to collaborate on solutions rather than beating each other over the head. For all mankind's achievements, we still have great difficulty controlling our anger and emotions. We allow the spirits of greed, power, and materialism to overwhelm us, thus making poor decisions that trouble our lives. Senator Obama is still on his fact finding mission overseas. Let's just wait and see what comes of it and observe how the rest of the world views him.

I agree, we are the most obese nation in the world because we eat too much not because we do not exercise enough. We consume enough for 2 countries....the point is we want other countries to cooperate with conserving energy we have to set an example.
What can you do for your country today beside blogging?
I make less trips to save gas, use less water and electric. In fact many of us are doing that already.
My temps is set on 76 and I am just fine.
Hardly hardship.
As for socialism it already exist in America, as for schools,libraries,social security, social programs,section 8 and so many other programs wich benefit both paries to dole out when necessary.
Let's not forget bail outs of banks and other related financial institution.
Let's face it we have been slipping down a slippery slope.

Bush was a prime example of expertise in foreign policy. He was also behaving like a fascist not a republican. Those are people that have no manifesto but are able to infringe on the constitution for the safety of the people of course.They also call it patriot act.
How many of you are expert on foreign policy, raise your hand or make some intelligent comments regarding a specific subject.

neither obama nor anyone else will admit it in an election year, but he's more richard nixon than anyone else. you remember nixon's foreign policy. the baby we threw out with the bath water.

that's the opposite of wilson. (where on earth did you get the idea he was a realist??????) you remember that wilsonian nonsense about acitvely supporting peoples' right to self-determination. in places like vietnam. and iraq. and iran.

"He could bash him for coddling China's dictatorship, urge him to boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics or criticize his inaction in Darfur"

He doesn't need to. That's what Fareed and the other partisans who own the media are here for.

"Has nothing to do with the media leaning towards the left."

What a laugh!!! The mainstream media not leaning left? You're correct, they're not leaning left, they've slammed into it! Don't fret... as a socialist, the empty suit will do well in Europe,

Anchors don't even travel with the President. In the end, if we ever needed a prime example of the main stream media being in the tank for B.H.O., this is it!

chindognyc, it is an easy answer , because Obama attracts attention and sells. He is a controversial personality, look at all the people here talking about it. If they really thought he was not important or relevant why do they spend so much time fighting it. They should ignore it and the media attention would fall.

Why are you surprised that a republican should seem idealistic and morally rigid with regards to anything, let alone foreign policy, when they have been catering to and influenced by the religious right for a generation? One could hardly find a less pragmatic, more idealistically black and white group in this country.

OK We Get It you talk to Obama..do you have to mention it over and over? Does the association with the celeb make you more important?

OK We Get It you spoke with Obama..do you have to mention it over and over? Do you feel the association makes you more important?

Puff, puff, puff, puff piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama, Obama, Obama. Have I told you about Obama, Obama. Well, Obama, OOObama!!!!!! By the way, I haven't told you all about Obama. And finally, Obama, Obama, and Obama. Yeah!!!!Obama!!!!!!!!

So Obama's worldview basically is the best of both conservatism and liberalism. How convienent for Zakaria to make him so. True is Obama is naive and inexperienced and has the gaffes to prove it. This article is one of the bigger puff pieces that I have read about Obama and that is saying something.

The political leadership of Europe exists at the will of the people of their respective countries. If an American President is popular with the people of Europe it makes it much easier to gain the assistance of European governments for NATO and American initiatives.

More NATO troops in Afghanistan?
More international help in Darfur?

If we want to gain real international coalitions in curbing terror or stopping genocide it is far easier if the people of democratic countries are supportive of our President.
European leaders have to meet with US Presidents but the people don't have to turn out to see a Presidential candidate. The fact that they will is an incredibly powerful image and statement that gives a clear signal to the German, French and British leadership that the folks who elect them are not going to toss them our if they suppor any intitiative supported by Obama.

This isn't about some selfish rock star bullshit. It's about an uncommonly well informed electorate turning out to show support for an uncommonly popular US politician. It is a stark contrast with John McCain and Republicans.

US arrogance really pisses off Europeans and Obama's willingness to address the German, French and British people - to visit with them and speak to them directly is not only advisible - it is imperative.

I can't believe anyone would see this as a negative outside of reactionary Republicans who should rightfully be scared shitless of how powerful this move is. McCain couldn't fill a beer garden with free beer and a polka band.

Republicans 2 things to offer What to FEAR and Who to BLAME