Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Commentary: Obama's Iraq Problem - 'Once Barack Obama’s appeasement issue completes its turn through the most recent news cycle, the presumptive Democratic nominee will have to face a more worrisome analysis of another aspect of his foreign policy. While he’s been blurring the lines between pre-conditions and diplomatic preparations, between terrorists and terrorist sponsors, clarity has come to Iraq. The Maliki government, the citizens of Iraq, and the Iraqi military are resolved to keep their country on track. Barack Obama continues to deny them support in their efforts...'
"We already know that the world’s candidate has no problem denying American success (Obama has belittled the troop surge since its very inception), but how can the man who speaks incessantly of restoring the U.S.’s global image denigrate the efforts of America’s newest–and arguably most critical–ally? How can he continue to mock the fragile hopes of a newborn democracy? How can any American president do so while making friendly overtures toward a neighboring mullocracy?"
This should be (in the media and related commentary that is variously disseminated) particularly telling, particularly revealing of Obama's outlook upon the world. But instead of illumination, meaning, insight, Obama rhetoric and accompanying superficial forms of enthusiasms are endlessly repeated - and that is sad commentary on the state of things.