Says here that the world is laughing at us-- are two letters a coincidence?

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Sun May-10-09 11:09 AM
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Says here that the world is laughing at us-- are two letters a coincidence?

Edited on Sun May-10-09 11:19 AM by underpants

Don't be surprised if this is the new meme.
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Obama Preens While The World Laughs

Editor, Times-Dispatch:
The public infatuation with President Barack Obama, particularly that of the media, would be funny if its consequences weren't so frightening. Daily we hear how wonderful he is -- even when he has done nothing that day.

While purportedly strengthening our position overseas, he tears down what this country stands for, apologizing for the good we have done as though it were bad, and not accepting any responsibility. Back home, it is said he is so strong and magnanimous -- never has an American leader stood so tall.

Folks, I hate to break it you, but they are laughing at us over there. He grovels and they offer nothing in return (no additional help in Afghanistan) and the press says, "What strength!" Dictators are tripping over themselves to be next in line to take advantage of us -- and he pontificates about things he is bringing to the world. Tinhorn dictators and thugs insult us and his response is, "Thanks for the book," or "I'm glad you didn't blame me. I was a baby when that happened." Doesn't he realize that as our elected leader, when they insult us, they are also insulting him?

Now, he has snubbed our closest and most important ally in the volatile Middle East by refusing to meet with Israel's new prime minister, while seeking meetings with Israel's worst enemies. He is now forcing Israel to act on its own to stop Iran's nuclear aspiration aimed directly at Israel's destruction.

This is not funny. Obama is opening the door to a huge destructive war. Obama preens, the media fawn, and the world laughs.

Lex LaMotte. Midlothian.
Hatred of Bush Fuels Washington

Editor, Times-Dispatch:
America was once looked upon by most countries as the strongest nation in the world. President Ronald Reagan was right when he said, "There is security in strength."

The Obama administration seems to be relentless in tearing down this vision. Examples of this are the tentative closing down of Guantanamo prison, the congressional examination of torture techniques to get vital intelligence information, and the open border policy -- all of which have our enemies laughing at us. Even our closest allies see us as becoming weak in foreign policy matters.

If Guantanamo is shut down, where are all of these dangerous war criminals going to go? Some may even be released to do harm again. American intelligence agencies will have their hands tied if they are restricted in ways to get vital terrorist information.

In lieu of all of the above, I have come to the conclusion that the current far left administration is more than willing to sacrifice the safety and security of this country because of its undying hatred of former President George W. Bush and his administration. If this is true, we have only ourselves to blame for voting for those representatives and senators who are out of touch with America. The only way to fix this is for all Americans to wise up and start taking America back at election time. Our future sovereignty and security depend on us.

Gary Allen. Colonial Heights.

ON EDIT-forgot the link
http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/letters/article/LUCYCA_20090508-211621/266616/