By Fareed Zakaria
If President Obama is looking for high approval ratings, he should travel abroad. The numbers from a recent Pew Survey are astounding: 74 percent of Italians have a positive view of Obama, as do 69 percent of French, 60 percent of Britons and 58 percent of Spanish.
These numbers have actually dipped since 2009 – when they were truly stratospheric. But there are two trends that are particularly noticeable. One is the drop in confidence in Obama in Russia and China. Many Russians and Chinese are recognizing that they have issues with the American president because there are geopolitical differences between their country and the U.S., and that whoever is president, those differences are going to persist. Obama was never going to be able to wave a magic wand and make such divides disappear.
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Then there’s the Arab world, where there has been much deeper disappointment (although it’s worth remembering that President Obama wasn’t all that popular there in the first place, contrary to conventional wisdom). In this case, the disappointment stems from hopes in the region that Obama would push harder with Israel over the creation of a Palestinian state. In addition, almost everyone is unhappy with the use of drone attacks.
I think the central disappointment for the much of the world, and not just in the Arab world, has been the Arab-Israeli issue, and I think Obama has mishandled that. He appointed a high level negotiator in George Mitchell, which was fine, as was the shuttling back and forth of U.S. officials to build confidence. But then Obama decided that he was going to get personally involved, and he put a lot of his personal prestige on the line.
Whatever you think of what should and should not be done in the Middle East, I think it’s clear that the Obama approach didn’t work. He tried to get the Israelis to freeze settlement activity, and they didn’t. And his efforts didn’t result in any kind of resumption of serious negotiations – so his strategy went nowhere. A better approach, in my view, would have been to spend more time trying to figure out what the likely path to success was – and if there wasn’t one, to avoid any great exertion of presidential prestige.
Obama’s approach ended up with no results, a public spat with the Israeli prime minister (which hasn’t helped him politically at home) and disappointment elsewhere. People believe in winners, and to see a president not be successful on this big issue is bound to affect views of him.
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The other major thorn in the side of U.S. ties with other countries has been the use of drones, and here there is simply a fundamental difference of opinion with the rest of the world. If you look at the Pew survey, almost every country surveyed other than the United States shows more people unhappy with the use of drones than approving (India is the only other country where more people approved of their use than disapproved).
This may be one of those times where we just have to live with that. We are the global superpower, we have this technology that we can use to take on these terrorist groups and it’s one that has been a very effective (nobody would dispute that.)
For much of the world, Obama is seen as symbolic in terms of his background and race – the fact that he has come so far and is the first African-American president. I think the opinion among many in the Arab world when Obama took office is that he would be a transformative figure. But as a leader, Obama has been more of a traditional president, especially in foreign policy. That would also explain why on the issue of foreign policy, Obama leads Romney by 15 points.
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"He tried to get the Israelis to freeze settlement activity, and they didn’t."
NOT TRUE. Israel did temporarily freeze the settlement for 10 months (first time in Israel history) so as to allow negotiations to start.
And guess what? The Palestinians snubbed Obama and Israel…
This conflict has NO solution.
Temporarily froze settlement activity after being bribed with billions of dollars worth of free military equipment, and then resumed it again to correspond with Joe Biden's visit. They lost nothing, and got a bunch of free stuff out of it.
In diplomatic terms, that is called being taken for a fool and then kicked in the nads for good measure.
No show of the Pals and Israel to be blamed. Interesting.
Why should they lose?
If you (and the rest of the delusional world) think that the Settlements are obstacle to peace, well you got your answer.
Peace agreement is unachievable, with or without these settlements.
Palestinians can’t agree on the maximum Israel can give. The rest is just noise.
Erks... If the Paelstinians did not like the settlements (as well as all other consequences of their war against Israel) they would NEGOTIATE A BETTER DEAL long ago. They would get peace, a sovereign independent state completely free of settlements and Jews as well as all kinds of aid and assistance imaginable. In return the Palestinians would have to recognize the Jewish State and give up their dream about destroying it. It's unfortunate that the Palestinians preferred continuation of the war (and its by-products like the settlements) over peace and a sovereign state but it's THEIR choice. After all, Palestinians are getting what they're asking for.
Hey Tinker Bell, does your body-count reference from that other article include Palestinian sheep and donkeys? Ten to one seems a tad low to me. The ratio is probably closer to the number of Gaza rockets it takes to kill one Israeli. Isn't that like 1,000,000 to 1? But that's too high, even if you kick in the thousands year old olive trees. I wonder what Arabs have to gain from that pestering situation? Mia, down below, seems to think Palestinians are pawns in some Arab scheme. Do you think Arabs want to take over the world? No? They just hate Jews. Just ask the Zionists.
But the zionists dont want people to look at facts, just what they tell people.
As they say, Rome wasn't built in a day. Reagan, Clinton and GWB served two terms and they were unsuccessful in resolving the Israeli-Palestine conflict. President Obama has been in office for still under four full years and unlike the previous Presidents, President Obama inherited two years and a very bad economic crisis. And by the way, this President has also had to deal with a divided congress bent on seeing that he and America fail by any means necessary. hey, who said a black man's job was easy in America? And if you ask me, I'd say that in actuality, President Obama has had not four years but in actuality, only TWO years to clean up eight years of GOP mess, because when the Tea Party took control of the House in 2010, the President's domestic agenda frozed like the Cold War.
With the above being stated, with all fairness, President Obama deserves another term and I'll wager money that WHEN President Obama is re-elected, history will be made in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will finally be resolved once and for all. Let's face it, these pro-Obama polls in Europe simply reflect approval of his leadership abroad because he has done wonderful things abroad and the reality is that if the GOT had any say in this President's foreign policy from the start, OBL would still be alive today. Obama/Biden/Roberts 2012!
Correction: The President inherited two wars and a very bad economic crisis.
AIPAC runs the show not the puppets in the white house.
@mickey1313
Are you a shill for the moslem word? All that misinformation with no substance is hard to take.
And let's not forget that Obama wanted pre-67 borders as a start to negotiations... just plain stupid.
Proof ?
alex – just search right here on cnn, you can see many article about it.
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-19/politics/obama.israel.palestinians_1_israel-palestinian-conflict-borders-settlements?_s=PM:POLITICS
Thats was pretty naive
President Obama proposed the same baseline for negotiations as President Bush.
Yes, the President did say that negotians should be based on the pre-67 border simply because everything tried since 67 has failed miserably. And if everything tried for 50 plus years has failed, then both sides need to start froms cratch and work their way forward.
@Blah blah the wheel's off your trailer
Where and when did "the President did say that negotians should be based on the pre-67 border simply because everything tried since 67 has failed miserably."
Obama is a socialist, with words and no action. If your family is left hungry because of no job. He would have came to you and said " we have invested billion of dollars into school for your children". Those are just tax money that we paid. Is that what you are calling a "CHANGE". One of his trip to Hawaii is enough to build a new school.
Let's be judicious in the use of the word "socialist". Socialism was the system used by the early Christian communities. Read Acts of the Apostles. What you want to complain about is fiscal irresponsibility, the system used by every Republican president since Nixon.
Many of the people that move into these settlements are actually American Jews who actually believe they have a god given right to that land. It would be like Native Americans moving back into Manhattan because their scriptures say the land is theirs. These people have a peaceful life here in the US and actually MOVE into a war zone. Who the F do they think they are???
It does no good to argue with the leftists with facts! Their narrow little minds are made up and they will not consider truth or facts!
No president succeed in dealing with Israel and no future one will. Israel is like a greased snake, you just cant catch it. Obama is the only president that put his presidency on the line and that might cost him his job. That is too bad that this great country is controlled by a very small foreign nation.
I would love your source for that rant.
obama is just an economic disater to america plain and simple.
i think US supporting Saudis to seize Bahrain upraising is also unpopular and frankly hypocritical, though i understand we also want uninterrupted trade and stability there.
Though i understand political tactful mistakes by Obama, i don't see how Obama or US would have changed Israelis actually doing anything serious about settlements fundamentally. I don't believe they are ready to end occupation.
I respect Israel in general but its right wings seem unreasonable and sort of in denial in the recent past. I feel more and more sympathetic toward Palestine since 2000. US favoritism toward the Jewish state is definitely harmful and may be the bigger cause for Arab hate against US than drones.
"...i don't see how Obama or US would have changed Israelis actually doing anything serious about settlements fundamentally. I don't believe they are ready to end occupation."
You have a point (sort of). The ONLY way to "change Israelis" is through PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. Obama can not do it. Palestinians CAN. If and when the Palestinians will produce leadership ablse and willing to recognize Israel, stop violence and ask for peace negotiations Israel will gladly agree. As long as te Palestinians are unable and/or unwilling to negotiate Israel has no one to negotiate with.
As expected a muslim stole the moniker "Neko".
We need you to know that Neko is Patrick's pet pig who weighs about 90 Kilos and is very pregnant right now.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...
How do you know it's a Muslim? Couldn't it be Christian or Jew?
says a well known muzzie.
Hypocrisy – you wanting to be anything but a muzzie is not reflected in the multiple statements you have made. You tow the islamist line to perfection.
That's right. I'm a Muzzie. Just ask Zionists.
Do not ask anybody, just read your comments (dead give away).
That's right. Jamil is a genius. He can tell your religion from reading your palm too.
@Hypocrisy
Thanks for the compliment but it does not take a genius to figure you out as a bigotted muzzie. Every post of yours bashes "Jews" and "Zionists".
I guess you also support terrorism...
Are we supposed to guess who you are talking to?
neko should climb back on his camal and ride back to his sand pile.
It would be easy to get them to change. CUT OFF THE FUNDING. Americans are taxed so much, and so little goes for what taxes are for. Stop funding egypt and isreal, end our forgen wars of agression, and start rebuilding the america infastructure
Isolationism is not the way to do it jack off, just ask China.
Don't fool yourselves about Obama. He is the president or the emperor of an empire and there are no good emperors. If somebody thought or were fooled by his speeches during the 2008 campaign think twice. He is not different from the previous presidents except he is black. Big deal.
He like the Presidents before him definitely put re election politics above national best interests. I am just surprised at the loyal following he has even though he is raping the freedoms of the people that are supporting him.
My "loyalty" is based on my opinion that he was better than the alternative in 2008, and he's better than the alternative in 2012.
A likable person might not necessary make a great president. Obama has to make a lot of decisions that are opposed to his principles. No doubt he's not a bloodthirsty sadist. If he lets people be killed, perhaps he does it for the benefit of the common good.
He never had the People's business in mind. He and his pet monkeya only care about their LEGACIES!
He is a waste of election paper, even LB Johnsona dn Jimmy Carter were better 9and thats saying a lot).
Ahem!!
1/2 black! There is yet to be a black president. YET!!
Most if not all African Americans have some or a lot of white in them.
Check American history.
His other half known as Michelle is also Black...
And if you are right, why do you seem proud of it?
He is the first MIXED-RACE president. He is just as much white as he is black.....
hes not worthy of a second term. he has allowed for and encouraged the demonization of businesses and the wealthy. the tone he sets for this country is simply bad. we have kids graduating school thinking the best they can do is to get a government job. previous administrations did not do this. compare him to anyone (except maybe carter) in the past 50 years and hes a failure.
the republicans like to ask "what would reagan have done" but i think for a democrat comparing him to clinton is more appropriate. obama is a HUGE fail compared to clinton. clinton encouraged businesses. he didnt particpate in encouraging class warfare. i could go on about obamas faults but weve all lived them.
Are you trolling or just stupid?
Max: judging from your post, you failed to attend school. If you did attend school, you failed English. Being educated is one of the keys to success. I suggest you try school again.
Agreed, I had high hopes for him, but the resigning of PATRIOT and the signing of the NDAA, proves he is the same as all of the rest. Out nation is sliding further and further into a police state, and most americans are to stupid to see it and care about it.
Hope springs eternal.
Prov. People will continue to hope even though they have evidence that things cannot possibly turn out the way they want. The key point is that no matter how much you wantn and hope and pray to see a Caliphate, it will not be possible because it is the wrong way to go. All the misinformation will not get you what you want. If you are not happy, go see allah.
Actually, the only real difference is, he is THE WORST POTUS In American History.
Carter is clapping.
Really?
It all started after Obama got elected. Everyone saw a revised version of Kennedy-era power and glory that had an actual hope of being achieved. Then, because of clever quick words in a million ads, taken to heart by a nation of idiots, the balance of power in Congress got shifted to one of "We're gonna stonewall, block, obstruct and hinder this black SOB until he gives up and we win back the White House in four years" melodrama that has evolved into one where even a good man with his heart in the right place can't fix the ills that the Conservative, Eat-at-the-Teat of big business Republicans have created.
Oscar pitchform U R right a million propaganda ads against Obama did take their toll. And yes, he has faced nothing but unabashed obstructionism from Republicans. Let's hope Obama has a second chance to make things better...For his pro labor stance alone people should back him. I am not disenchanted with him. I can see very clearly the outright lies against him all along and the big and bigger lies about Obama are being told to dumb and getting dumber citizens.
Ms. Townsend: Of course the Republicans opposed Obama's actions while President, just as every party out of power opposes every President. The Republicans lied about him, you say? What lies have been told about Obama, other than the silly "birther" stuff that no serious person ever took seriously? Criticisms are not necessarily lies.
Mr. Obama is not the second coming; he's just another politician pursuing his party's agenda. As to your comment that Americans are "dumb and getting dumber", it is possible for even smart Americans to be disenchanted with Mr. Obama.
*** Diana R
Ms. Townsend: Of course the Republicans opposed Obama's actions while President, just as every party out of power opposes every President. The Republicans lied about him, you say?
Birth certificate.
Kenyan.
Muslim.
Marxist.
Socialist.
Communist.
Far left liberal.
Hates America.
Death panels.
Credit downgraded (Tea party caused that)
i could go on, you got an hour ?
Diana R is correct.
As an initial supporter of Mr. Obama, I see absolutely no notable difference between the democratic party during the Reagan years, the democratic party during the George H.W. Bush years, the republican party during the Clinton years or the democratic party during the George W. Bush years as compared to today's opposition party. I believe only a short, or myopic, memory would believe that today's opposition party stands-out or apart in any measurable way.
Mia, to take one example, the Democrats didn't filibuster No Child Left Behind just because its passage would've given Bush a "win."
obama is only pro-labor in words. he signed free trade agreements with central america and still supports nafta. both are very much anti-union moves. he did give GM to labor but he had no other logical place to hand it over once he got himself involved in the packaged bankruptcy
jim, no child left nehind was supported by the democrats because ted kennedy was one of the sponsors. thats why it wasnt opposed by the dems
Jim,
Max is right. NCLB was supported by the opposition party due to Teddy Kennedy being the author of that particular legislation.
Can you think of another example?
I do agree that the gop has been more malicous to obama then any congress has ever been to any potus in history. It proves that bigotry is strong in the halls of power.
@max3333444555
You say "obama is only pro-labor in words." and then you do not provide anything tangible to assert your valueless comment. This is an adult conversation, try and grow up or go away.
its better for the country to have people eat at the teats of big business than to eat at the teats of the government...
Except the big business only share witht eh government folks they can buy off, while the let the citizens starve. And thru outsorcing and the like, they drive the american wages down so much, that if you are an average worker you need 2 jobs just to be comfortable, and you can forget about ever being well off.
People, it's SMALL business that we shoud be worried about. You know, 80% – 85% of our ecomony.....
President had a democratic congress and senate for 2 years. He could have legalized pot and created a holiday for himself and pass it through congress if he wanted to. Instead he squandered all his energies on a healthcare bill that just added extra crap on top of a broken foundation.
The president is a failure, quit making excuses for him and blaming the other side. There was alot he could have gotten done in those 2 years... Both parties are full of complete self serving ego driven slothful overpaid retards. If you believe anything else, you're part of the problem, not the solution.
Right on!!!! Man, I've been trying to tell people that for years. I would say the majority of them are out for themselves. If ANYONE believe that all democrats are "for the poor" (in my opinion – the progressive liberals want to keep the poor, well, poor and dependent on the gov't for votes) and all republicans are "for the rich", then you are POLITICALLY DELUSIONAL!!!
Israelis love ambiguity. Do they have nuclear bombs or don't they? Is that baby (pick one) they bombed in his father's home a human shield or not? Are settlements a violation of international law or are they spoils of war (which are not recognized under international law)? Israelis have become adept at creating ambiguity out of theft and murder of Gentiles, but that's par for the course, it seems. So why don't Israelis simply annex the occupied territories? A rhetorical question, as Israeli democracy is a hegemony of the majority, and annexing the occupied territories would place Jews as a minority. In Zionist speak, Jewish supremacy in Israel and the occupied territories must be protected at all costs.
Obama needs to learn how to grovel to Israelis, as hubris is the stuff of supremacists, whether they are Jews, Christians, black, white, Muslim, brown, or Hindu. Obama's failure is that he was looking for equitable solutions where ambiguity is an advantage for the Jewish nation, and he merely looked arrogant in the process of making demands of Israel. Besides, Arabs aren't and won't be disappointed by Obama mending fences with the Jewish state, as Arabs expect US presidents to cower before Israeli Prime Ministers.
All hail Jewish supremacy in the Middle East.
"All hail Jewish supremacy in the Middle East."
Only in the Middle East?
In your book, the "protocol of elders of Zion", it was the world. You are obviously loosing it.
Loosy goosy. That's what they call me. What do they call you? Israel's lackey?
Don't read this:
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/lambs-to-the-settlers-slaughter-screaming-and-unheard.premium-1.455937
It might reveal supremacist behaviour, and, obviously, that's fiction.
Don't read this either:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/opinion/sunday/israels-fading-democracy.html?_r=3&pagewanted=all
Obviously it was borrowed from the same fiction as the Protocols.
From your raving, ludicrous comments, any site you post will ultimately be full of bugs and will probably destroy any system. My advice is to not go where Hypocrisy sends you.
I second that. Hypocrisy is an avoidable trait. Now if only Zionists listen.
Yes, of course, when proven to be an idiot, pull the Zionist card.
Man, I'm some evil force. I'll update my resume.
Stupid and evil, not something to be proud of Hypocricy.
I believe we should take your comments, some, in my opinion, valid and some not, and keep them in proper context. The Samaria and Judea Palestinians are the most exploited people on earth. Exploited as useful tools by fellow Arabs. Arabs that, so far, have shown little to no ability or desire to recognize Israel and/or make peace.
I am often disappointed by the actions and reactions of Israel, however, I never allow myself to forget that this tiny nation acts as a nation surrounded on all sides by much larger nations which desire to see Israel destroyed. That is to say: Israel tends to act and react just as her most ardent critics would if found in the very same situations.
Blaming Arabs for the plight of the Palestinians is like blaming Palestinian culture for their poverty. I don't have a problem with anything else you wrote.
Who do you want to blame for the Palestinian culture?
Why would anyone be blamed for Palestinian culture? That's silly.
Hypocrisy,
Would you be able to give an example of an Arab Nation which called for a Palestinian state prior to 1948?
Samaria and Judea is surrounded by the wealthiest per capita nations on the planet. There is no reason Palestinians should live in such abject poverty, but for those same nations, Arab nations, keeping this poverty where it is. Why has no Arab nation allowed the people of Judea and Samaria to immigrate? Why are Palestinians not welcomed in any Middle Eastern Arab country?
Palestinians are clearly tools to be used against Israel.
Mia, can you name the Arab nations that gained independence prior to 1948 and the number of years they'd been nations? Your question is a red-herring, as Middle East nations were all struggling for their own independence during that period, which obviously was denied to the Palestinians.
So Hyp you agree that Palestinians are the way they are because they want to be that way?
Tony Robbins, is that really you?
The Palestinians are often their own worst enemies too. When Saddam invaded Kuwait, the majority of Palestinians guest workers in the country sided with Saddam. Some even forcibly took their employers property and claimed it as their own.
Dan, really? That's awful. It's worse than yanking babies from incubators, which I'm sure was said with good intentions before it was revealed as a lie.
@Hypocrisy
Whenever you are painted into a corner, you do not justify anything you say, you just insult and irresponsibly put the blame on others.
You do not have much intellect do you?
What can I say? Guilty as charged. I'm a Muzzie with no intellect. Now can you go away? Your affections for me are a bit embarrassing.
You are far more screwed up then I thought if you think the attention I pay to your poison is affection.
Pres. Obama displayed a great deal of energy during his presidential bid, creating enthusiastic support. In contrast, he has not been the revolutionary that many of us imagined. No change in dealing with drugs, no dissolution of the tax mess, a half baked health solution comes to mind. What is so different? He's not crazy like his predecessor, but nor is he the charasmatic, visionary leader that was so clearly evident 4 years ago. You can't afford to move from high energy to the status que without loss of support.
Actually president Obama *has* been revolutionary: he has spent more money than all other presidents combined. And on what? As a non-union taxpayer, I've seen nothing for the hundreds of billions spent, not even a fixed pothole.
Really, I did not think that the President of the USA had to look after potholes in Islamabad!
AMEN!
Kittyg – You mean hamdulliallah!
Obama is a brainless mo r o n. What'd you expect? I guess there's amny brainless m o r o n s (Liberals) that will vote for him again.
Do you have anything, anything at all to back up your statement.
If you don't then we can assume that you are full of shyatt.
I guess there's amny
You mean "many" ?
Moron.
I'm not entirely sure that a higher ratio of foreign approval to domestic approval is a positive thing. If the people at home are dissatisfied with their leader, the approval of those not under his authority gives little reassurance.
Take a look at foreign approval of Great Britain's handling of domestic issues in 1780. It led to a global war though we Americans only know of our little part of it called the American Revolution. Though we Americans like to call it the War of Independence. We won independence for one reason: the French navy. And the main reason the French entered on our side was because Ben Franklin was such a hit at the French court. That and they hate the British and saw an opportunity, but not until they were sure we were worth helping. The Battle of Saratoga helped that. Won by? Benedict Arnold for the Americans.
Perhaps the greatest example (at least by American standards) was the Britsh decision to stay out of the Civil War (on the Confederate side), based in large part on the Emancipation Proclamation, officially ending the practice of slavery, abhorred by Europe.
So, yes, global opinion has played an enormous role in this country's evolution, and very survival. We live in a neighborhood. Like it or not.
I thank God that your ignorant version of history is so stupid that we can all ignore you.
it's easy to get jaded by him. he talks a lot and achieves nothing. people are just sick of listening to his fancy teleprompter speeches with no results, ever.
You can file "teleprompter"
with "birth certificate" moron.
You people gotta get a new line.
What has the President said that was hot air? How can you be so stupid and still remember to breathe?
I agree with the POTUS, that Israel should go back to the pre-1967 borders and let the peace talks begin. East Jerusalem belongs to the Palestinians and BiBi won't accept it. He thinks he can steal whatever he wants, because he is an Israeli. It is going to take the Parousia to settle the dispute.
pre-1967 borders
Not defensable.
Jerusalem belongs to Israel.
Jordan had the West Bank, when they lost in (yup in a war)
to Israel, they dont want it back.
Palestinians (who do not exist) have no claim to Jerusalem.
Answer this question.
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt all had
PLO refugees on thier soil.
They all expelled them.
Why ?
Lets see you blame Israel on this one.
Breaking News. Read all about it right here:
"Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt all had
PLO refugees on thier soil.
They all expelled them."
Wait a minute. Is there such a thing as Palestinian? Just ask Jewish supremacists.
Can YOU tell us WHO ARE PALESTINIANS? Usually all my requests to the pro-Palestinians to answer this question remain without an answer...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=who+are+the+Palestinians%3F
In 1917 Great Britain issued the Balfour Declaration for "the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people". In 1922 Britain allocated nearly 80% of Palestine to Transjordan. Thus, Jordan covers the majority of the land of Palestine under British Mandate. Jordan also includes the majority of the Arabs who lived there. In other words, Jordan is the Arab portion of Palestine.
The residents of Palestine are called "Palestinians". Since Palestine includes both modern day Israel and Jordan both Arab and Jewish residents of this area were referred to as "Palestinians".
http://www.science.co.il/History-Palestine.php
Isn't the internet amazing. Palestinians exist! We are not alone.
I agree with you and the facts support you, however it does no good to try to convince anti-semites of truth!
I have to disappoint you but the cease fire lines of 1949 sometimes referred to "pre-1948 borders" NEVER were intended to be borders, NEVER were borders and NEVER were recognized as borders by any state. Further, sugesting the talks to begin AFTER Israel fulfilling Arab demands to withdraw is laughable to say the least. In THIS world negotiations happen first and only THEN the participants are doing whatever they're supposed to do in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
People who hate America loved Obama because they thought he'd be a liability to the US.
Dubious honor.
Aren't you a little snake in the grass.
What kind of proof do you have either than your mama told you?
That's funny. I live in New Jersey. I don't love Obama and have never loved anyy politician. I just want them to do their job, just like I expect my garbageman to pick up my garbage. I voted for Obama, but I don't hate my country and I think it's absurd that you think someone who disagrees with you hates it. I can't think of a single thing he's done that would indicate he hates his country and the fact that he sends drones into Arab countries to kill terrorists and sent our boys into the sovereign of Pakistan to take out our worst enemy since Hitler and Tojo, and took full personal responsibility for it, tells me that he doesn't care what our enemies think. Yet people like you still think that he is somewhat Anti-American. While I hate to use the race card, I can't see why you would hate the man other than he doesn't look like you.
Zakaria is at it once again.The Arabs expected Obama to be trasformative figure,he claims.But he does not say what the Americans who voted for him expected of him.Then,Zakaria declares Obama's foreign policy a great success because the President leads Romney by 15 points on this score.Classic disjointed thinking and crass bias.
Of course Obama is doing the same thing as President. That's because it doesn't matter who is President because they aren't pulling the strings anymore. Both parties are two sides of the same coin. Nothing will change until a third relevant party exists and there are term limits for congressmen. Ron Paul for President would make be believe American isn't filled with a bunch of lazy fools for citizens.
Instead of a third party, it'd be better to have a president who organizes the two existing party communities together as a team. That was suppose to be the only thing good on Obama's resume, but instead his style drove them further apart than ever. The democrats would accomplish more with Romney as president.
The fact that his popularity in the Middle East has dropped drastically shows he's doing a good job.
You are all mouth with no substance.
Ron Paul bots still live ?
The only sure thing is that I'm far more jaded with Barack Obama that the rest of the world is. The problem here is that Mitt Robmey is no better!
Can you, are you able to state why?
For beginners nina, Barack Obama countinues to slaughter people in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen with those horrific drones plus those godless helicoptors and other aircraft without any mercy whatsoever! He obviously has no compassion at all. In fact, I consider him barbaric for that reason and so should you!
@usmc
It’s another see-through on the part of Muslim zealots who give their souls to Allah’s dictate to kill all non-Muslims. Moderate Muslims who do not comply are considered traitors and open to death. Obviously Christians are a prime target of those wedded to the Koran’s dictums to do away with non-Muslims global.
Is the world jaded period ? Yes, with occasional bursts of optimism, and the election of Barrack H. Obama to the highest Office of the most powerful, Economically(for now) & Militarily, Nation on Earth, gave ALL of Mankind a glimmer of hope in
"I have a plan for that", that is all I have heard for four years from Obama and he has let the nation and it's people down every time.
His "plans" never come to fruition, he is all speaches and grandstanding without follow through. No substance.
If he were white, 50% of his mindless base supporters wouldn't be voting for him either.
It is sad to say the opposition is not really better, but the U.S. has seen what Obama cannot and does not do, so no more empty promises, it is time for a fresh start to get the country rolling again.
Because the rest of the world is now realizing this also it just shows how his zombies cannot think for themselves or be objective when it comes to Barak as the rest of the world does.
Jaded is a good thing; better than being on edge.
With Mr. Obama as president, those of his persuasion have been able to relax a bit, and have enjoyed Sunday talk shows without Cheney, Rove, Rice. So let the good times roll!
Bigotry will get you nothing and nowhere. Go back under your rock.
A president running for a second term should talk about what he has done, instead of talking about how bad the other guy is. That's all I hear from Obama, which proves that he's the inferior choice. The only thing he had in the first campaign was how bad Bush was. He's not a good leader.
What have you said?
You make assertions and then walk away without any facts, figures, examples...
I know 5 year olds who could explain their feelings better and provide all the facts needed to make their argument plausible.
Come on nina, just what good did Obama do? He could have gotten us out of Afghanistan three years ago, but didn't!
Hey USMC – YOU stated you did not like Obama and when Nina asked YOU for proof, you ask her to prove he is doing good things.
In the real world, if YOU say something you back it up. Nina does not have to prove anything until you prove what you started.
Get on with it or shut the hell up!
"today I’m pledging to cut the deficit we inherited in half by the end of my first term in office. This will not be easy. It will require us to make difficult decisions and face challenges we’ve long neglected" - President Obama
Um... its increased. He should quit.
After he made that speech, what happened globally to ensure this did not happen?
Let's see. he passed the key piece of legislation from his campaign and the democratic party of the last 50 years in his healthcare reform. Though I understand why someone who opposes him might not want to talk about that devastating defeat. He killed (lets not mince words) osama bin laden, who many of Obama's critics claimed he was a supporter of. He kept American auto companies and banks alive with a fighting chance, though man might not approve of how he did it.
Whether you like him or hate him, claiming he has done nothing to live up to his "change" motto is absurd. If you don't like change, fine. Than disapprove. But claiming he did not bring it about is clearly empty criticism.
Cause he's a.......twit, moron, elitist, racist and Marxist. He's lied... miss represented fact's and dismissed our friend's and allies. Every European leader has had word's w/ him. He's a empty suit..... a comic book character. Sold to the world stage...... as something......which he clearly is not......a shell of a man with no experience on anything.
Good. You have to grow up eventually. Now can we get on with some grown up political decision making?
We should have elected Hillary Clinton.
You would be very surprised to learn that alot of my Republican friends wish that too. But Obama is the only game in town so what are Dems to do?
Obama still has some political weapons to bring forth regarding the stubborness and resistance to change of right-wing politics in Israel as well as similar political divisions in Palestine. Obama could use the threat of recogniton of Palestian statehood at agreed opon national borders as a bargaining tool, call their bluff if neccessary and let the U.N. take over from there. This fiasco just needs to end.
As long as the Palestinians refuse to recognize themselves it makes little sense for anyone to recognize their statehood, don't you agree?
Ya think?!
Somebody please tell Vladimir he will have more flexibility after his election.
I'll skip the what the people in our country think about President Obama. And focus on what really bugs me. Every American President could be considered a failure when it comes to the Arab-Israeli issue becuse the Jews and Muslims don't want peace. The want to fight and kill each other over strips of land. Aren't they tired of constantly having to look over their shoulders to wonder if the other is aiming a gun at their heads? Aren't they tired of having the same stupid conversations generation after generation? Lord knows I'm tired of hearing it, seeing it on our nightly news, the front cover of the newspapers.
I say we STOP supporting both of them with our tax money, military and anything else we offer to help bring about peace.
My sentiments exactly. I've read the same stuff on the isreali-palesinian issue for decades.I don't want to see any more. I wish the press would ignore them.
Muslims would love to see Israel isolated. They would still lose to the Jews.
Personally, I am disgusted by how much Obama has catered to the RIAA, MPAA and the rest of the entertainment industry. I was revolted by ACTA, discouraged by SOPA, and down right IRATE at the TPP negotiations! To make matters worse, we have Chris Dodd basically saying that he bought and paid for Obama, so he better support his industry! This behavior has permanently tarnished Obama's image in my eyes. I am still voting for him...but not because I expect great things, just because he is marginally better than the alternative.
Fareed – How about stopping the rocket fire from Gaza you idi0 t!?
How about Israel stopping to missile hit Palestinians in Gaza back to the stone age? Just read about Gaza farmer called Mammoul Dalloun, who had factory making cheese and yoghurt. His factory was destroyed in 2008 and each time, after it was rebuilt, a missile destroyed it again. Note – Israeli missile would be fired after he rebuilt each time, not even as soon as he started to rebuilt. On 5th of June at 1 pm Israeli missile destroyed his factory for a fifth time.
Israeli play with Palestinian lives like "kids burning ants with magnifying glass".
There is no reference on the internet about the so-called Palestinian Mammoul Dalloun.
The rest of the world still feels good about Obama. He took over a bad situation. He wasn't able to change as much as he would have liked to. Still doing a decent job, people seem to hate America less. Romney is a step back words in the wrong direction. I think that's how most of the world feels. I don't think Americans realize just how much Bush hurt them.
I would rather have a president (or anyone) try and fail to make peace between the Israelis and Palistinians than not try in the interest of saving political face. The rest of the world must look down on failure? Fine...I'll take it (and whatever lessons it may bring) any day.
PERSONALLY FOLKS, I THINK BARACK OBAMA IS THE ANTICHRIST. SINCE HE HAS BEEN VOTED IN AS PRESIDENT,TOO MANY TERRIBLE THINGS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING. HE'S SATANS SON, I TELL YA!!!!
YELLING your opinion without anything real to back it up does not make it any truer dimwit.
Obama math: 10 trillion / 2 = 16 trillion.
I voted for Mr. Obama because he was black. It was my chance to see my country of origin represented by someone who looks like me. I was stupid and will never make that mistake again. American politics are broken. If you are hate Obama because he is black, you will end up feeling stupid just like me. If you are a true American, you want the best person for the job regardless of color, or party affiliation.
Yes. I absolutely believe you are a disenchanted black American who will vote for Mitt Romney because Obama let you down so badly, and not a shill. Yes, I do.
So your assertion is that you now know Romney is better for the job...Your rhetoric is lost in translation. The very religion that Romney practices did not acknowledge OUR kind as being able to lead within their church until the last 30 years...Then there's Romney ethnocentric understanding of the way the world works, give to the rich and they will help the country continue functioning appropriately. It's the lack of government over sight that has created this mess we're in and to credit Obama with all that is occurring is simple minded. You seem illl informed, and therefore confused
America should not give a flying fu what china and russa think, they are both evil backwards nations that can only stand on there own because american companies dump boat loads of money into them so they can have redicolus profit margine. End multi-nationalism, and china and russa emplode.
So you admit that American companies are evil and support evil nations?
Absolutely! Until we get a President who can restrict what the big businesses are doing to the country, we will never get out of the hole they have dug for us. Bring the jobs back to the U.S. and tax the companies that insist on sending them elswhere. Obama has said this was his plan, he needs to live up to it.
I think the arab people perfer Obama. Most know Republicans are tying his hands.
Tying his hands? How? He upped the amount he is giving to the Palestinians, went to Egypt and promised them continued aid and even had kind words for Assad. Hes gotten everything he wanted for the Middle East. Hes much better at Muslim outreach with our money than his three failed home owners programs and jobs in the USA.
Are you trying to move the American people against Obama by stating that the Arabs like him?
Wow you are really dumb. Okay everybody, Dwight says something and we are all going to follow like sheep. I think you belong with the rest of your mutts in the Mosque getting direction from your imam and your evil book the Coran. American people need facts.
Jamil, how is this different from you getting your instructions from rabbi, and using your Holy Book to consider all non-Zionists as abominations? You have clear anti-Mulsim agenda (your Arab nic notwithstanding?
Prove that members of the Jewish Faith use any holy book for racism as the Cooran does.
So thank God for the patriotic Republicans who keep the anti-christ Obama from turning our nation over to the Arabs? Where can i send a thank you card?
Really? Your lack of respect for Americans is undeniable.
Mr. Zakaria says: 'A better approach, in my view, would have been to spend more time trying to figure out what the likely path to success was – and if there wasn’t one, to avoid any great exertion of presidential prestige.' Sounds great, Fareed, have YOU got any idea what is likely to work? The Israeli settlement expansion is CRIMINAL. The Palestinian demands are INSANE, for example there is not enough water in the Jordan to support a return of half the Palestinians living elsewhere. As for Jerusalem, it should just blow up so both sides have a nice big hole they can wail around. Keep it up, boys, and someday that's about what you'll have left to fight over. And Fareed, Obama HAS done exactly what you said. He spoke truth and stepped away. He has NOT squandered any POTUS prestige on those idiots, I am surprised you think he did.
It is a mute point. Whether Obama or Romney -nothing will change . They both are a part of what I call a Big Money Combine and people do not matter. They have an agenda and it is not for our common good-it is for profits for the very rich.
Since I have seen you recommending books in the past, here is one for you. Last book Alexander Solzenitsyn wrote before his death "200 Years Together" ,in Russian "Dvesti Let Vmeste". Outstanding book with a lot of inconvienient truth.
Silly muzzle Obama does not come from money be is regular everyday people.
A couple of weeks ago I was speaking with a couple of German tourists. I asked them how they felt about Germany providing the most assistance to Greece, Spain and Italy. They told me that their biggest concern is our upcoming presidential election. I was told that most Germans feel that if Obama is re-elected the world's economic situation will deteriorate to a level worse than today.
Idiot how do you get yourself to your street brooming job everyday?
So what does the babblings of a few German tourist amount to.NOTHING!!! Atleast lend credibility to your story..maybe you were at a conference of economists and diplomats in Germany and this was the collective viewpoint held by all in the room.
The world jaded with Obama? They gave him the Peach Prize 2 weeks after taking office and gave him massive welcomes to their country. Now they are jaded? Who's fault is that? Bush? Tea party? Maybe earthquakes and tsunamis? Congress maybe? No. He has only himself to blame.
William , don't try to inject reason into the arguement. You are arguing with irrational progressives, you'll only confuse them even more.
Mr. Zakaria, I remember quite clearly how you supported Mr. Obama during his 2008 campaign. At that time you wrote in the Newsweek that Mr. Obama is the person capable of solving the complex issues in this country, the problems of taxes, pollution, immigration and economy...etc. I can feel your disappointment now. I can feel the disappointment and bitterness of many Americans who hanged their hopes on this President who didn't live up to expectations. The tragedy here is that the political machine in Washington was stronger than Obama. Washington changed Obama to a professional and shrewd politician struggling for power and second term presidency. Actually I saw him several times betraying himself and his supporters to secure his political reputation, rather than defending our future and hopes. The downfall of Obama, is the downfall of America. Obama was the last hope and the greatest disappointment in our modern history. His failure proved that our system cannot be repaired or adjusted, and the 21st century will not be an American century by any means!
[ Obama must pay apology and compensation ]
Obama kills innocent African children – grandchildren of Gaddafi – age below 12. Obama also uses drone bombers to kill lots of innocent people in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The US uses lie – weapon of mass destruction – to murder more than 100,000 innocent Iraqi Muslims and 4500 US soldiers; it is biggest scandal in the 21st century.
Thus the US is worst country on violating human right in the 21st century. Now Obama wants to murder other 100,000 innocent Muslims in Syria?
What are you a terrorist!! You live in America....why not worry about the fate of this nation, probably because your not from here and never planned on assimilating into American culture. Read more than that hate filled literature that has consumed your brain....idiot. Go home and you won't have such an introverted dilemma. Hating the land of promise and freedom while advocating for bigotry and hatred
This person is a perfect example of how much we should care about what other countries think.
No matter what we do, the people of other nations are brainwashed by their own local media. We could bring peace to the middle east and Africa, we could cure cancer and create a thriving global economy, we could align the planets and bring harmony to the universe, but the people of other nations will still hate the U.S.
Why? Becuase their leaders do not have the support of their people, so they create conspiracy theories and made up facts that make us look bad, so that their own people do not look at their own leaders faults and corruptions.
We need to vote for the right person for this job, and right now, niether Obama or Romney are good prospects. Obama is probably the better of the two, but we will only know after four more years, which is a scarey prosect for us all.
We need to go back to how this country was founded, and get rid of political parties altogether.
We need a new party. A third party that is moderate and balanced. This will end the bipartisan paralysis and rejuvenates American politics. Concerning the Middle East and the Muslim World: They feel the US is too biased towards Israel, which is a fact. The Israelis are still occupying Arab lands, they have defeated the Arabs in two or three wars using our weapons and equipment. And it's actually true that no US President dares to challenge Israel to sign a fair peace treaty. Obama tried but he had to stop and deny Palestinians their legitimate right to be recognized as a nation. And now he boasts about it everywhere!
Perhaps if Obams would have his Peace Nobel paraded before him wherever he goes?
WE simply need to cut funding to Israel, we get nothing but grief in return. I understand the strategic importance of having them there.. we should just side with India.. we have enough bases in the Middle East.. just need to ramp up the intelligence. The Mosad is sketchy and rogue in my book.
LOL
It's da Jooooo's!
Class liberal line.
If it isn't racism, it's da Joooo's!
So many boogeyman under the liberal's beds.
Dear Really?. Playing Anti-Semitism card is sooo yesterday. da Jooos is not even subtle (and it mires the well known Jewish genetic intellectual superiority over the all creation /irony alert/)
Anti Semitism is alive and well today:
March 2012.Mohammed Merah, 23, admitted murdering four Jews at the Ozar Hatorah school on March 19, 2012 in Toulouse, France and of three French army paratroopers during the week before. He died from two shots to his head and abdomen on March 22, 2012 after police stormed his home in Toulouse following a 32-hour stand-off.
In the first week of February 2012, a number of threats were made by Iran regarding a possible attack on Israel.
It began with the statement on Feb. 3, 2012 by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, who has final say on all state matters, that Israel is a “cancerous tumor that should be cut and will be cut.” He was addressing thousands of worshipers attending a Tehran University prayer service marking the Fajr celebration.
Christians are hated as well:
The Christians of Egypt face difficult times after the election to the People's Assembly of Egypt from 28 November, 2011 to 11 January, 2012, when 70% of the seats went to Islamist Parties.
Yasser Burhami, head of the influential El-Dawa El-Salafiya (Salafist Call) group, has given some idea of where the country is heading. He has declared that Copts do not have the right to run for political office in Egypt. We will not permit an infidel [kafir] to be appointed to a post where he assumes authority over Muslims. This is forbidden. Allah said: “Never will Allah grant to infidels a way [to triumph] over the believers [Koran 4:141].”
A one-sided war in Nigeria is being portrayed by the world press as a conflict between tribal groups. The truth is that a militant Islamic group is killing Christians and destroying churches with the objective of making Nigeria into an Islamic State.
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest and best-organized political party, on Nov. 25, 2011 held a rally at the al Azhar mosque in Cairo. The rally turned into one of the most venomous anti-Semitic rallies in recent times. Eldad Beck, Ynet’s Arab affairs correspondent, reported that about 5,000 joined the rally and made a call for genocide with repeated vows to “one day kill all the Jews.”
Oceane Sluijzer, a13-year-old Jewish girl, was beaten by five female classmates of Moroccan origin on Nov. 18, 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. Following an altercation at a sport training centre, Oceane was beaten by the girls who also shouted: 'Shut up, you dirty Jew, and return to your country'. Then they just left her there, at the sports center, not far from the school, while those who witnessed the incident quickly ran away.
Hind Awwad, while still a young lady, is already coordinator for the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) national Committee (BNC) in Ramallah. As coordinator, she is the face of the boycott against Israel. She considers it important to develop a BDS movement that is initiated and led by Palestinians, rather than by the international solidarity movement.
October 2011 Alaa Alsaegh, an Iraqi poet who immigrated to St. Louis and converted from Islam to Christianity, has paid the price for supporting Jews and Israel. He was pulled out of his car and a Star of David carved on his back. Even more disappointing, the incident has been totally ignored by the mainstream media.
A military court in Samaria on September 13, 2011 sentenced Hakim Awad, 18, of Awarta to five consecutive life sentences for the murder of five members of the Fogel Family during a terrorist attack in Itamar in March.
September 2011 Britain will not attend an event marking the tenth anniversary of a UN anti-racism conference, known as "Durban III" later this month in New York. In doing this, Britain joins the United States, Israel, Canada, Germany, Australia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Italy and The Netherlands in their decision not to attend the conference. The conference was meant to combat global racism but it was reduced to an anti-Semitic and anti-Israel hate fest.
In a recent action (August 2011), a court in the The Hague censured ADO Den Haag, a Football (soccer) club that failed to stop anti-Semitic chanting at a home match against Amsterdam club Ajax in March. The case was presented to the court by an organization that fights anti-Semitism after club supporters chanted de Joden (English: the Jews) at Ajax players.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday made new Holocaust denial comments and Jewish conspiracy accusations. During his keynote address to the opening session of the "International Conference on Global Fight against Terrorism" in Tehran, the Iranian leader said that "opening the black boxes of the 9/11 attacks and Holocaust incidents would help reveal facts about the two major events which have paved the ground for big powers' colonialism and terrorism.
A new book about “Al Farhud”, the large scale attacks committed against the Jews of Iraq by their countrymen and their government in 1941, is the backdrop for a symposium that will take place in Jerusalem on May 22nd, 2011.
March 2011 Playboy has published an interview with disgraced White House reporter Helen Thomas in which she claims that the anti-Semitic comments she made on video were intentional, and made some additional dizzying statements that give an insight into her bizarre world view. Thomas manages to condense an impressive number of anti-Semitic slogans and myths into a single interview.
March 2011 After the issue lay dormant for several months, officials of the Islamist Hamas government in the Gaza Strip have over the past few days issued strong warnings against any attempt to include the Holocaust in the teaching curriculum of United Nations schools in their territory.
Lauren Booth to Malaysia: Don’t let accusation of anti-Semitism hold you back
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 10:34
In a recent interview to Malaysia’s New Straits Times newspaper, British anti-Occupation/BDS/Palestine activist Lauren Booth exemplified the manner in which the anti-Israel movement has increasingly come to accept virulent anti-Semitism as part of its attack on the Jewish state. She also gave Malaysians a simple message: say what you want, and if anyone accuses you of Anti-Semitism, just deny it.
Synagogue attacked in Tunisia
Tuesday, 01 February 2011 18:51
El Ghriba Synagogue
The El Hamma Synagogue in southern Tunisia, one of the last surviving synagogues in the country, was attacked by rioters and severely damaged last night, raising fears among Tunisia’s Jews of what an Islamist regime might hold for them.
Iranian Militia Threaten Purim Mausoleum
Monday, 03 January 2011 14:35
Iran’s fundamentalist Basij militia has threatened to destroy a Jewish shrine in Hamadan, Iran, long revered as the tomb of the biblical Esther and Mordechai
Barcelona’s Qatar Sponsor Also Funds Muslim Cleric Preaching Murder Of Pregnant Jewish Women
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 19:03
Spanish football giants Barcelona are coming under increasing pressure to cancel their lucrative 170 million euro shirt sponsorship contract with the Qatar Foundation, following claims that the “charitable trust” finances Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. In addition, the Spanish El Mundo newspaper has revealed that the Qatar Foundation has been providing funding to extremist cleric Yusuf al Qaradawi – an advocate of terrorism, wife beating and murderous anti-Semitism
Italian PM Berlusconi Slammed For Anti-Semitic Joke
Monday, 04 October 2010 16:36
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi drew a rebuke from the Vatican, Jewish leaders and members of the opposition for an anti-Semitic joke he told supporters last week.
Farrakhan: Jews should pay Blacks “damages”
Thursday, 15 July 2010 18:30
Louis Farrakhan, the national representative for the Nation of Islam, is giving Jews a chance to “redeem” themselves by seeking reparations for the injustices caused by black slavery.
Since you brought up the topic Eva, I thought I would provide you and your islamist brethren with a few examples that shows that anti-semitism is alive and well and no "soooo yesterday". There are thousands of occurences daily where ever Muslims have emigrated or currently live.
If you need any more research on the topic, I would be very happy to help you out.
How about that it did not work because obama has NO foreign policy experience and neither does hillary.
Or maybe the world is jaded because Obama continually lies, about pretty much everything.
Like I really care what the rest of the World thinks about Obama or any other US president for that matter. I am an American and I care about America first. All the other countries listed in this article want 1 of 2 things:
1) a NWO and I object to giving up any US sovreignity to the UN or any other corrupt anti-American organization
2) to destroy America for the individual freedoms it stands for (women, gays, etc) that those countries just don't understand
The US out of the UN
The UN out of the US
"For much of the world, Obama is seen as symbolic in terms of his background and race – the fact that he has come so far and is the first African-American president"
This statement sounds like a back-handed compliment. Then again, many liberals look at the black community and act astonished when they excel. Liberals assume that excellence and achievement in the minority community must be helped along by white liberals because minorities don't have the drive, passion and intelligence to do it for themselves.
Heck, look how little we know of Obama's collegiate performance and liberals call him an intellectual. Why can't we judge for ourselves how "intellectual" Barack Obama showed himself to be during his college years? Did the white liberals think Obama wasn't able to stand on his own merit? That is white racism.
What? You didn't as the Poles how they felt about Barry? Or the Yugoslavians? Or the Israelis? Or the Belorussians? Or is it that you DON'T want to report on those REALLY low numbers?
Obama is just like Dubya. War Criminal, too. Executions without trial ?????
Clueless elite Harvard Graduate who hasn't a lick of common sense.
Time for MoveOnBarry.
[ Obama legacy: biggest deficit and debt - 16 trillion Federal debt and war ]
In 2012 the US Federal debt is exceeding US$ 16 trillion; it is approaching to peril. Obama administration borrows huge money of 7% GDP but only grow 2%. The US will have a big crash in 2019.
The US uses lie – weapon of mass destruction – to murder more than 100,000 innocent Iraqi civilians and 4500 US soldiers; forcing Iraq from Iran's enemy to become Iran's ally. The US also kills lots of innocent people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Libya and Syria. Thus the US is worst country on violating human right and violating morality in the 21st century.
God is angry. The best strategy for the long term US interest – The US president kneels down to say sorry and to pay compensation to Iraq (US$ 6 trillion), Afghanistan (3 trillion), Pakistan (1 trillion) Libya (1 trillion) and Syria (1 trillion); otherwise a big catastrophe will be inevitable.
You are a moron and so like those that are jealous of the U.S. It's not great, but it absolutely dwarfs every alternative. F your god that you use to back up your stupid factoids and projections. That is all.
The day Dar al Islam approves of an American president, we're toast. And that day will never come. NEVER!
Fareed, I don't want my President, Obama or otherwise, to get along with the Communist regime in China or the thugs in the Kremlin and neither do the citizens of these countries who aspire for democratic reform. No U.S. President has been able to force peace upon Israel's neighbors who desire armed conflict over negotiations. As for the drones, your best defense is a good offense. We're the world's policeman. It's a lousy job, but the alternatives are even worse.
Is world growing jaded with Obama?
Is CNN asking stupid questions again?
Sorry...couldn't resist.
Not "again," "still" is the best word.
The French approving of Obama would be like Americans approving of Pee Wee Herman being the President of France...
Come to think of it, that might be an improvement.
We're jaded, too. However, the Republican Party epically failed in its attempt to put forward a good candidate. So, now it's either write-in or wait.
Another article stated that romney is LOSING. I don't think he is. Didn't the media claim that Reagan was going to tank to Carter right before the election? It turned out to be a landslide for Reagan.
As far as Obama, I don't think it's people being jaded as much as it is about the new being gone. THat old saying about the bloom leaving the rose has happened to Obama. It really wasn't fair to him in the beginning how people idolized him and practically treated him as the messiah and saviour. For many, that was EXACTLY what they truly believed he was. Some even created songs or altered hymns to his praise. So unfair, because no mortal man could have lived up to all they expected from him. Many conservatives, like myself, knew where he would lead this country. It hasn't been a surprise to me at all, except maybe some of the minor details. Obama simply had way too much to live up too. On the other hand, he has done pretty much what he said he would do. Some, like me, just don't agree with his politics.
It also won't be a surprise to me come November when Romney wins by quite a bit, and the economy makes a turn around. Then, of course, the same old political game of giving credit to the former president will come into play. Romney's VP pick will be someone rather obscure that we've never even heard of. He, (a man) will get picked apart by the media.
Obama is a snake-oil salesman in a shark skin suit. He and Mooshelle lost their law licenses, maybe someone out there can tell me why?
The mystery is not why the world is becoming "jaded" (read: catching on to his real agenda) but why he was ever popular to begin with. His image has been carefully scrubbed (he spent about $4 million to make sure that no one can ever see his transcripts, ever read the "thesis" he talked about in "Dreams of My Father" or ever find out that he once renouced his U. S. Citizenship so he could go to school in the U. S. as a "poor imigrant" – and never was re-instated. The man is so dumb that unless he is reading from a teleprompter he continually makes horrible gaffes that show his real colors. When Obama said "The private sector is doing just fine" he was actually telling what he really believes. Not that he believes the private sector is really doing well – what he meant was "The private sector is about to be put out of business, and I'm real happy about that because I don't believe there should be a 'private sector' – EVERYTHING should belong to the Government, because we don't believe in private enterprise. Therefore, as far as my goals and objectives are concerned, the private sector is doing just fine.
Right on!!!
Maybe one day, the liberal media will nail Obama for his use of drones. No judge, no jury, no Gitmo prisoners. If this were Bush CNN's Headline would be the "Bush – Judge, Jury, & Executioner". Pres Obama once again get's a pass. Thanks Fareed, for putting your Liberal morals aside and glossing over that KILLING thing the Nobel Peace Prize winner is doing with "this technology that we can use to take on these terrorist groups that's been very effective." While at the same time apologizing to the world for all the killing President Bush did. Hypocrisy!!!
He's and illegal president.....
Had a name change in Canada around 1982 when he was working at a CIA front up until 1984
His family is CIA related....
He can be controlled and therefore bribed..
Loosen the straps on your foil hat.
he lost my vote on his first bow to a saudi king....how weak ...how sad...to submit (islam)..to a foreigen power!
Do you press ferrets listen to yourselves? World is upset with Obama, voters upset with Romney. Is anyone going to get elected? Is this going to be like the US Mens Gymnastic Team and going to a contest of whomever sucks the least wins?
The "world" is sick of this presidential failure.
Go ahead then and explain yourself.
Why does Fareed always look like he's constipated?
Yes, you have said that before under another monikier.
I thought it was moronic the first time and moronic every other time.
Grow up!
Obama's smartest move was buying CNN.
The middle East has been at war with itself for more than 5000 years! these countries will never have peace unless they WANT peace! The U.S. should cut ties with all the middle east countries and get OUR own country in order.
Apparently, whoever wrote this article and many of those commenting failed to read the Washington Post article the other day on why Romney skipped visiting Italy.
Say what you might about Obama and his sheen wearing off in the eyes of the world, but their displeasure with him won't compare to the disgust they('ll) have for Romney.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/romney-persona-non-grata-in-italy-for-bains-deal-skirting-taxes/2012/08/06/dcac897a-df82-11e1-8d48-2b1243f34c85_story.html
Oh, wow. Didn't even notice it was Zakariah how penned this. My apologies. I'm certain he's well aware of what Romney and Bain did with the company in Italy– I say that without sarcasm. I am curious as to why Fareed didn't mention it in the discourse above...
Skipped Italy? just so he can hurry and kiss the ass/wall in Israel? I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, in this case R is bady in need of psychiatric evaluation and treatment. (to be fair, O seems to suffer a bit by the same debilitating disorder.
Oh wow! "For first time in my life" (pun intended) I agree with Fareed Zakaria. What is going on?! Usually Zakaria's opinion pieces clearly demonstrate that he has his head stuck up to his neck in Obamaloney's butt. Why all of sudden is this man being a "somewhat" of an objective newsperson? Well, I for one; am impressed!
Could it be that newspeople are beginning to see the light? Could it be that Obamaloney's teflon is finally starting to wear thin.
Stay tuned...
Because you have a group of bitter, unforgiving and selfish minorities (groups) that no matter how much the majority tries to pander and fulfill their needs and dreams IT'S NEVER ENOUGH. It will NEVER be enough. Yes, blacks, hispanics, gays, Jews, poor, Muslims, ILLEGAL aliens, Tea Parts, Lib, Commies whomever wants to seperate themselves into a small category of like minded people. Amercia first, country first..JFK speeach anyone? He was a smart Lib
Read Prof Kevin MacDonald's essay on US Immigration Act of 1965. The picture becomes clear who's to blame. Other than that it appears we'Re badly in need of some house cleaning.
I think the world becoming jaded with everything, because of greed, war, religon and too many people.
A vote for either O or R is a vote for continued control by zionists of our govt, society, culture, money. I want an independent national govt, one that is based on doing what is morally right for all and not the dirty work of a disgusting, nefarious few which is driving our nation into an abyss.
If you liked George II, you love Willard. The government will consist of young fellows with dress shirts and ties (Mormon missionaries) and more war war war. It's good for the economy! If we can't put people to work...put em in a uniform and send em outta the country. No more unemployed..it's how the Nazis did it! Besides Americans really do want a police state and a dictatorship, if they're allowed to do the correct things...like carry guns and eat Big Macs...oh and watch Honey Boo-Boo! She is Us!
Sure wish we could click like/dislike on these posts!
Q: 10 trillion / 2 = x Solve for x
A: x = 16 trillion
As a Canadian i would much rather have Obama in office than Romney. I still have nightmares about President Bush and Romney would be very similar. Just do forget that Obama did inherit a country that was in the verge of a Global Depression as a result of Bush's 8 years in office.
Well, I had a comment but it did not get posted...I sent it 3 times and nothing...Maybe it is because I call Obama a disappointment...who knows...I do not care whether this comment gets posted or not...the dangerous part is how opinion gets manipulated by allowing only those favorables ones to the manipulator's objective to get pusblished....
The world should not expect the American president to solve all their problems. No president has done it in the past, why would the world hope that the present president could solve their problems...? The president has solved problems that were pestering the USA, but wisely has refused to get the country involved in problems that do not concern us that much, and even so they have been solved by the specific countries, good or bad..it is their cirqus.
I think that many countries think that if a Black got to be president of the USA it was because he must be superman, therefore, a world savior. But if they only know that the USA president counts with very little support from the rich and almost zero support from the Republicans, then they would understand how inflated their hopes maybe...
Calling the President of the USA a "black" makes you a bigotted racist pig.
I'm calling obama a black and could care less what you think about it!
obama is just an economic disater for america plain and simple.
You say that and then you have nothing to back it up.
How juvenile!
Dear world we The American people want to nominate Obama THE NOBEL WARMONGER prize. Together we can do this, he really deserves this. His Drone strikes in pakistan alone have killed over 200 children. He has almost achieved his goal of turning back 50 years of progress and is helping the radicalization or the mid east. Full berkas on to you Oboma.
I am a useless piece of camel dung. I post anti American, anti GB, anti semite, anti India, anti modern anything because I am a good moooooslem. I steal people's monikers because I am so ashamed of myself and post the most stupid comment. When people get angry with me, I claim insanity. I am the same guy.
I could care less what the world thinks about obama! I think that the man cannot be trusted. The sooner he is out of office the better!!!
What does Joe Biden and Fareed Zakaria have in common?