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Subscribe to RSSMitt Romney discusses the controversy surrounding Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng during a campaign stop in Portsmouth, Va.
Updated 3:32 p.m. - Mitt Romney criticized the Obama administration's handling of a diplomatic dispute with China over that country's treatment of dissident Chen Guangcheng.
In a campaign trail appearance in Virginia, Romney suggested that the Obama administration had not acted forcefully enough to ensure the safety of Chen, a blind dissident who escaped house arrest and made it to a U.S. embassy.
"Now just in the last day or two we've heard some disturbing things from across world which suggest potentially if the reports are true some troubling developments there where an individual, Mr. Chen, has sought freedom in an embassy of the United States of America. Aren't we proud of the fact that people seeking freedom come to our embassy to find it?" Romney asked.
He also suggested that the U.S. might have sped up Chen's exit from their embassy to facilitate economic and diplomatic talks this week between the U.S. and China.
"If these reports are true, this is a dark day for freedom," Romney said. "And it's a day of shame for the Obama administration."
"We are a place for freedom here and around the world and we should stand up and defend freedom wherever it is under attack," he added.
The incident has become a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations, especially in terms of the pressure on the Chinese to improve their human rights record.
Chen had sought refuge at the U.S. embassy, though the administration wouldn't initially acknowledge that detail.
"Obviously, I’m aware of the press reports on the situation in China, but I’m not going to make a statement on the issue," President Obama said Monday at the White House. "What I would like to emphasize is that every time we meet with China, the issue of human rights comes up. It is our belief that not only is that the right thing to do because it comports with our principles and our belief in freedom and human rights, but also because we actually think China will be stronger as it opens up and liberalizes its own system."
Chen left the U.S. embassy and went to the hospital seeking treatment for a broken foot. That followed discussions about a deal to resettle in China in exchange for guarantees from the Chinese government about Chen's family's safety.
However, Chen made clear on Thursday that he now wishes to leave China, possibly on the same plane as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is currently traveling in China.
Romney didn't directly address how he, as president, would handle the situation differently, or whether a Romney administration would allow Chen to travel to the U.S. seeking asylum.
A campaign aide followed up, though: "Gov. Romney is deeply concerned about the safety of Chen Guangcheng and his family and believes that Chen would certainly meet the asylum requirement of a “well-founded fear of persecution” had he requested asylum while at the Embassy. But at this point, it’s not an option, and the Obama administration must redouble efforts to protect him."
The Obama administration has been wary of being seen as publicly pressuring the Chinese government, a nation whose economy and national security strategy is closely attuned to the U.S.
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OK Willard who is playing politics now?
Tell us Willard, how would you bring "light" back to freedom?
When dealing with the Chinese, one liner cheap shots, ain't gonna cut it buddy!
Is that the way a Presidential candidate should be speaking about a tense, ongoing diplomatic situation of which he only knows what the press is telling him?
Anyone in a high visible position that is known to represent our country should keep his/her opinion to their self until the situation is resolved.
Is this the same guy that doesn’t want to telegraph our intentions?
Mitt failed to add: "If the reports are not true, then once again I've demonstrated my utter lack of knowledge and nuance in international diplomacy and all my advisors from the Bush administration didn't tell me what to say. And even if the reports are true, I've interfered in a delicate negotiation with a key international player. "
The topic of 'Shame' is a ssslippery ssslope for Mitt Romney:
As someone who took thousands of jobs from ordinary people and destroyed communities, and all to line his $57,000 per day c/o Bain pocket book.
Seniors of his own party got together on the evening of the Inauguration of the 44th President in January 2009 - and decided to take down the President no matter the consequences. They pledged that night to bring down this country in a time of great need - in the middle of the greatest recession in 60 years.
Romney supports the Ryan bill that would crush ordinary people, while stealing $3Trillion to pay for MORE tax cuts for the top 1%.
Shame is too kind a word for these elected American men.
Funny how just yesterday Chen was quoted as saying he wanted to "kiss Hillary Clinton" for the U.S.'s help with his situation.
This is a volatile situation, and if Mitt Romney really wants to help, he shouldn't go around undermining his country's diplomatic efforts while they're still in progress. He's not sitting in on the negotiations, he's not getting security briefings, and in short, he doesn't have the faintest idea what he's talking about.
When the Chinese want his opinion, I'm sure they'll ask for it.
Once again Mitt Romney, displays how ill-suited he would be for the job of President of the United States. Once again, another 'shoot-from-the hip' comment, and always at the expense of the President in foreign policy situations. What a patriot, what a despicable individual you are and totally unsuited to be President. He keeps forgetting that he is in auditions and so far has failed in selling himself.
It has been 4 years of shame and heartbreak, I fervently hope Romney puts American back on track!
Every time i see Romney i think of this big prancing" White French Poodle" !
And where are comments from the FR foreign policy experts like: Bill Fairfax, Spanky, nojo, Brian lotsa numbers, smiffy, and the rest of the poltroons on the right. Just askin AND waiting with baited breath!
"If these reports are true, this is a dark day for freedom," Romney said. "And it's a day of shame for the Obama administration."
Oh Please Willard spare use the drama.
The only foreign policy you have is outsourcing jobs and going to Switzerland and the Cayman Islands to check on your millions.
Romney is stepping in something he admits is full of IFS. If, if, if...is fodder for fools. Put Romney in that category.
Pose the question until he does answer it. Hold him accountable. PLEASE.
Torpedo you: "And where are comments from the FR foreign policy experts like: Bill Fairfax, Spanky, nojo, Brian lotsa numbers, smiffy, and the rest "
More to the point, Torpedo, where are the comments from another former GOP candidate - say, Jon Huntsman? I can't seem to find anything online about his having weighed in yet on this situation. Then again, unlike Romney, Huntsman actually knows a thing or two about diplomacy with China and strikes me as the sort of guy who would put his country first and not play cheap political grandstanding with a situation like this. For all we know, he could even be consulting with the administration on this one. But even if he disagrees with them 100%, at least he seems to be keeping it to himself. Romney would be well-advised to do the same.
The fact that Romney is even discussing this on-going diplomatic negotiation as a campaign punch line provides further proof that MITT is NOT FIT TO LEAD. What a clueless, political hack Romney is, and he's foreign policy stupid, too.
The President should ask John Huntsman to be a special envoy for this situation, that would really stub one in the Rombot's eye.
Oh yeah, who really opened this can of worms? Some screaming liberal named Nixon, wasn't it?
Of course, the Rombot's not going to take a position, because you can't flip if you don't flop. Must be an easy life in his hand crafted bubble.
Romney is a certifiable idiot! He puts his foot in an ongoing diplomatic issue which he does't know all the facts about - and frankly doesn't care. He is so superficial it is beyond belief.
Where are njnb; jas, kirk, Bill from VA - with their support of their idol who they believe walks on water and can do no wrong. Oh that's right - nothing to say about this debacle!
At a campaign stop, someone in the crowd yelled "I love you", and Barry's reply was '... and you should!'
That about sums up our narcisstic President, doesn't it?
Bill Thomas - you're joining the ranks of njnb and JAS with your lies. It's not a good club to be in. Pathetic, really!
I'm afraid it's true Seeking..... google it my friend!
TorpedoYou -- LOL, I was thinking the same thing -- Oh look, an article with something negative about the president -- the RWNJs will be in that thread in droves! Except when some actual knowledge and substance would be required... *crickets*
Well Bill Thomas-2852155 showed up to post off-topic and really shallow!
Suffice it to say the president, Sec. of State Clinton, VP Biden will do a MUCH better job than McCain/Palin would.
Just did...found nothing.
Da Noid - you won't find anything. Probably another lie by some right wing website!
I'm starting to get worried that the President may hurt his arm patting himself on the back all the time! Does he have insurance?
Bill thomas, I heard the clip on my local radio station today! The libbies either aren't trying very hard or are in denial..... or maybe too busy making inane comments on anything Mitt does or doesn't do... ahhh.. must be that!
Uhtred (are you now Saxon? lol), our liberal friends never stray to far from the old liberal media. I didn't expect them to believe anything detrimental to the annoited one... but sure love to yank their little 'chains' when he give us ammo, lol!
Bill, caught me ehhh? I bet you know who I'd like to set Dragon's Breath on.... a bunch of morally bankrupt limp d$$$s that need to get a life...or at least wake up. To paraphrase Michelle, 'this administration has not done anything to make American's proud!'
AS USUAL!
Quote:
REPLY: Attack, attack, attack, attack. 24/7/365 ... attack, attack, attack.
Mr. Romney hasn't uttered a single positive, up;ifting word in the past two years of his current campaign. An he hasn't even begun to disclose his own vision for America. Just negative attacks all the time.
Do Americans really want this sort of rhetoric for the next six months, ... and slithering from the Oval Office for four years?
Well THIS American is already quite tired of hearing it, and I'm not going to hold my breath hoping that Mr. Romney will discover some personal character.
Question: "If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is there, does it make a sound?"
Answer: I just can't say, for certain. But it's absolutely certain that Romney will blame President Obama for it!!!
Romney didn't directly address how he, as president, would handle the situation differently, or whether a Romney administration would allow Chen to travel to the U.S. seeking asylum.
And don't expect to find out what he would do until the situation is resolved and he decides the Administration handled it all wrong.
Do we have two Presidents from now until November? Cause if not, I could stand not hearing from Romney on every crisis.
Sure Amy.
When he stays silent you and your buds chastise him for not having an opinion.
Faces it, Ames, between this and the expensive clothes of the FLOTUS, you are full of double standards today.
Let's talk about what makes us Liberals and what makes us Moderates and what makes us Conservatives...
I'm Liberal because I think our country should model itself after France.
Romney could easily have said--I'm not going to comment on an ongoing diplomatic situation. No one would have held that against him.
sirie - how sad you don't know about moderates or liberals - just sayin...
Amy B. Portland, ME -- Two drivers, the president at the wheel, and Romney in the back seat (leading from behind, Monday morning quarterbacking, you pick) trying to tell him how to drive and whining "Are we there yet? Come on, it's my turn to drive!" "I'm hungry, wahwah."
True Patriot - you forgot "I have to go potty" and "did you put the dog on the roof?"
What? OMG, I just vomited!
Mitt, just shut up. You don't have access to info from the state department nor the embassy, ambassador on the scene. You are trying to make this into a point for your side & you don't even know what game is being played. Sorry, but this stuff just gets under my skin-this shooting from the hip. Have a family member born & raised in China & their culture is not ours!
Of course not. That would actually require thought on his part and...*gasp*...he might actually have to take a position!
On a side note, however, that's one less thing upon which he can flip-flop...you know...so I guess he's got that going for him.
Okay, beginning to think that Romney might really not know what he is talking about with regard to international relations. A little freaked out by this. Between this and his campaigns criticism of England (which I read about today), safe to say we will become an isolated from the world if he is President.
You can't be critical of England. Without England where would "No Joe" get her news?
erikg -
Holy cow - hadn't heard this one yet, so went directly to the source - NoJoe's usual source, that is:
"Aides to Republican candidate Mitt Romney have accused the Prime Minister of staging a ‘love in’ with Barack Obama during his recent trip to Washington which will help the president get re-elected.
In a highly unusual attack on Mr Cameron, the Romney camp yesterday accused the Prime Minister of showing a ‘lack of experience’ and being ‘not very skilful’ when he gave a toast in Mr Obama’s honour during a White House banquet.
A senior aide said: ‘You don’t take sides in an election year.’ The Tories and the Republicans are supposed to be political bedfellows but a rift appeared to be opening up last night over Mr Cameron’s comments.
During the toast last month, he said: ‘You don’t get to choose the leaders that you have to work with. But all I can say is that it is a pleasure to work with someone with moral strength, with clear reason and with fundamental decency in this task of renewing our great national alliance for today and for the generations to follow."
So Romney's point is what, exactly? That a visiting head of state, at a formal state function, should not have praised the head of state who was his host? This is "taking sides" in an election year???? Should Cameron have added that "Oh, and by the way, that Romney chap is one hell of a fine fellow as well and I do hope he wins in November"?
Unbelievable.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2138663/Presidential-hopeful-Mitt-Romney-attacks-Cameron-Obama-love-in.html?ITO=1490
All I can say is that the Prime Minister showed better manners than Mitt Romney---remember when he criticized the cookies served to him here in Western Pennsylvania? This guy has the nerve to lecture the PM for a gracious toast? Really?
JoAnne.....How do you suppose this will play when Romney goes to London this summer for the Olympics? You know he will do the tour of the usual dignitaries, trying to earn some creds., don't suppose he'll have a warm reception, do you?
Gingerbread Mamma -
I'm sure the British will be unfailingly polite, if perhaps a bit chilly. Hey, can't you just hear it now? "Splendid to have you here, dear chap! But so sorry you couldn't bring President Obama along with you. Looks like we'll have to cancel the dinner, old boy - wouldn't want to be accused of "taking sides", now would we?" :)
erikg, hadn't heard that yet, thanks for reporting it. JoAnne, thanks for the article. Good grief, one can only conclude that Romney staffers are stupid as well as desparate! Do they not get that most people will find their comments petty and silly and that the British will be offended? It seems republicans these days have absolutely no respect for our allies--that won't sit well either.
The only thing I find shameful is Willard's big mouth!
Romney is a big talk dumb a$$ that doesn't know what he is talking about.
Aren't we proud of the fact that people seeking freedom come to our embassy to find it?" Romney asked.
Unless they are Mexican.
He said Freedom, J. Allen, not A Handout.
Romney ought not rely upon his Mexican family roots in the name of Patriotism or defending freedom. After all, his forefathers renounced America by fleeing to Mexico to escape the Mormon church, only to turn around and renounce Mexico by fleeing to America to escape a revolution. Not only does flip-floping run rampant in that family, they don't even know which country to choose to when it comes to protecting freedom.
And RedDev.....they resettled with, in the words of his witless grandson, Mitt.....with government help. You can't make this stuff up!
Spoken like a white-collar-bigot republican. Mexicans I meet, come to this country to work, not to ask for handouts.
GBMamma - I'm not surprised at all. The GOP/TP groups have consistently supported handouts for the wealthy while criticizing social aid to all other groups. Posting this link as a reminder about the subsidized Bachmann.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/jul/01/michele-bachmann/rep-michele-bachmann-says-shes-never-received-penn/
[He said Freedom, J. Allen, not A Handout.]
So, not only are you a liar out of convenience, you're also a bigot out of convenience?
Wow...Christmas came early this year.
Every time i see Romney i think of this big prancing" White French Poodle" !
Well, we know that Mitt enjoys vacationing in Paris---perhaps he feels a kindred spirit with them.
Once again witless Mitt is proving he doesn't have a clue. He has no idea what is actually taking place in China but has no problem opening his big mouth. Go park some cars in your new garage Mitt.
The real problem with Mitt is that he quotes W's lines, like "bring it on." But in Mitt's case, no one is going to pick him in a street fight. Did anyone stop to think that China "needs" to put on a show of strength, and then maybe this will get resolved. And what exactly do we do - send drones, send tanks? Surely, if the GOP talking heads are to be believed, we are sending China the devil herself, in Hillary. What more is there besides going nuclear? After many years of constant pressure, the house arrest of the Nobel Peace Prize winner in Myanmar was resolved. And I'll give credit - the efforts go back well before Obama.
Mitt, you are a rich wimp with a lot of foreign money and no foreign experience in handling people who have taken advantage of America, because you have been in that predatory position! This’d isn’t ordering Chinese takeout! You better get your nose out of Hillary Clinton’s business, especially while she is overseas. If you make her mad, she will come back home and handle you and your stupid GOP friends! You are out of you league. Go run McDonalds, that maybe too complicated. Best Buy is looking for a CEO; make it easy on you, save face. Look around, only the strong survives.
Celeste - now why would you do that to Best Buy????
Look at all these poor little libbies above. Don't like it when someone criticizes their Messiah. All I can tell you is get used to it. Obama's failures will finally be brought to light despite MSNDC reluctance to report it.
Rocco - when you make stupid comments that include the word Messiah it automatically shows you are totally ignorant and have nothing of value to say. The only people who refer to Obama as Messiah are the far righties who have no one to offer as a viable candidate for any office - much less President.
When you've got to hang your hat on a simpleton like Romney - you're already saying you got nothing!
Obama/Biden 2012
I try my best not to laugh at people, but Mitt makes it so hard. He needs to fire Bush's campaign staff and hire better people. There has to be something else he can talk about. Why did he move away from the economy? I thought Romney was for self-deportation, not having people run to America looking for assistance.
He is just to silly to win, GOP you know this race is over if you cannot figure out something else for Romney to do. i cannot wait until the debates.
Obama 2012
So I guess if Romney takes over he's prepared to handle 2 billion screaming Chinese looking for political asylum!
Almost as bad as forcing out your gay advisor because of pressure from the "religious" right!
So how long until this little foreign policy statement comes back to bite him? And what can I say about that totally asinine statement about the English Prime Minister - aren't they our staunchest ally?
Romney may be qualified to run the Olympics or a venture capital firm but he continues to demonstrate that he is not "Commander-in-Chief" material. Too many complexities and things he can't control.
So Obama does not want to make any public statements about this situation? No surprise here.
Dee - it's called being Presidential during a diplomatic situation. Didn't expect you to understand but I thought I'd try.
It amazes me how people do not use common sense when supporting a candidate. Any time you have someone who will do ANYTHING to win, that should alarm you. I understand the desire to win, but it shouldn't be "at any cost".
Out of all the things that have happened in the past four years, you mean to tell me that Obama has not done one thing right? Even the successes the the country has celebrated in unity get criticized. If Bush had killed Bin Laden, Romney would have hailed him a patriotic hero that deserves to be in history books, but when his opponent does it, there is a problem with it.
Stop all the slander. It is not good look for anyone. Common sense says, when someone does something correctly or that is commendable... you say "that is correct" or "commendable.
Dear Mr. Romney,
Please stop all the political grandstanding and work on yourself and what you plan to do for America. Telling us what you wouldn't do will not win you the presidency.
Sincerely,
American Voter
how unpatriotic to inject politics into a touchy situation like this
Romney smoke and mirrors. It's the economy, stupid! Bad neighbor banks and mortgage houses coupled with the negligent and incompetent House in Washington; bear the brunt of gross representative fiduciary failure. More than Florida, Nevada and Colorado and other states have seen "Housing Bubble" caused lower tax valuations and therefore lower tax collections. The House and Senate current and past are to blame dating back to pre-Clinton times. Greed and loosening of restrictions set in motion the excesses in banks, mortgage and Wall Street holdings. After watching Frontline on PBS - "Money, Power and Politics" part one -, it became evident "Credit default swaps", "Systemic Risks" "Moral Hazard" and top regulators of the government were not fully aware of the complexities and greed of Wall Street and banking. Tim Geitner, Ben Bernanke, Paulson, Greenspan and others were waist-deep in the financial mess created by "Derivatives", "Subprime lending" and "predatory practices." Banking oversight is a must! Re-instate the Glass-Stegall Act because of the over-consumption in housing and Congress' inept failure to perform their fiduciary duties for the people rather than the puppeteers they pledged to. Romney would repeal the The Frank Dodd Act provided a sweeping overhaul of America's financial regulatory system to consolidate agencies, regulate financial markets, implement consumer protection, provide financial crisis tools for the FDIC and improving accounting processes and tightening credit rating regulation. TEA-GOP-Republican primary say they want war with Iran, control of women's rights and tirade against the Sarbanes Oxley act of 2002 and the Frank Dodd Act because these two acts provide guidelines and restrictions put into place resulting from the recession of 2007 and 2008! There were major corporate and accounting scandals like Enron, Adelphia, TYCO and Worldcom which cost investors billions.
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If it is true that the man involved has changed his mind several times already about leaving China and becoming a US citizen; he doesn't seem to be at all sure. Even in my feeble mind; that would be reason enough for pause. This matter is quite sensitive according to all accounts but Snitt wants to rush in where fools dare not tread.
Relations with China have always been tentative and that hasn't changed so let us apply all caution in approaching this sovereign nation not just because of the debt factor but also because sovereign nations have rights that MUST be upheld as too must our own rights. I am NOT a fearful person but I do fear to some degree, anyone who believes that all things can be dealt with through explosive aggression. Rumney is in such a hurry to condemn Pres Obama that he is calling everything Barack does, a complete failure even before he does anything. It would be comical if it was so pitiful!
This is one of those issues they both need to say " look we have guidelines in place for this sort of thing, so we need to let people do their jobs and go on trying to fix our economy."
And too many Americans are angry with China over taking American jobs with low wages and easy to evade taxes. Or some other reason I am sure!!! Just another hot topic made hot by Mittens and Obama!!
And if this guy isn't ready to swear allegiance to our flag and hesitates for a second, BYE BYE, we don't need you. We have illegals joining our military and dying for us who are more deserving of our protection.
I can agree with MOST of what you pointed out. Very good piece. There is no "they" in Rep. Vs Dem politics however. Snitt Romney and President Obama have no love lost between them and would never agree with each other on any issue.
Now this is one of those moments where I sit back and wonder what Obamas opinion was after 9/11. I mean would he have expressed an opinion if we had been in an election year and he was running for president? and if so would it really have differed from Bushs, could we have handled someone not outraged and angry enough to go against congress, someone saying we needed to let bygones be bygones. Like i said its just a thought this brought up and no one seems to answer it. I mean saying "he would have done a better job than bush." is irrelevant bc he wasn't 9 months in office and under a terrorist attack. I love the blame game bc no one is ever at fault except previous administrations, its the exact reason so many nations are sick or the U.S. Can anyone tell me Obama would have gotten a gun and shot Osama himself? or would he have apologized for America having offended the Jihad or whomever was attacking us?
Can anyone give a straight answer not laced with " you Obama hater, you just don't understand."?
Leave mittens alone, people voting for him want his opinion bc they want to know how he would handle similar situations. Its kinda part of running for President, don't ya think!!
Ron Paul 2012-'yes I still like him, bc for one thing he is not a media hound and apparently any ripples he makes are not big enough for MSN to comment on. I like the nice quiet "hey dont mind me, I'm just running for POTUS here' attitude!!! Maybe the mud he slings is not as dirty as the rest of them so not news worthy, hmmmm clean mud, interesting theory!!! I wish he would release his tax returns but after looking at previous ones, I tend to agree, his in comparison to Mittens is pathetic. How can a mormon have that much money, I mean good grief, he could do more good dropping out and buying out all those greedy corporations and making jobs.
I once read on a post here " Only a fool would want to be President, a wise man will stay as far away from that seat as possible.' Thought it was very fitting after what we discover once a president leaves office about what they did while in the seat of power. Bush, Clinton, Bush, etc. Its very disheartening and scary, all this 'Bad Obama' talk now and maybe afterwards we will discover he did great things behind our backs, totally unbeknownst to us. Would be funny but not likely!!!
First, Ron Paul: If Ron Paul was president, George Zimmerman would never have been brought to justice. He believes that black kids as young as 13 y/o should be treated by the judicial system as full adults! His premise is based almost solely upon size and he makes that quite clear. Because black, male teens, are generally larger in stature, they should be sent to prison and not even bother with juvenile detention. Nothing could be more unfair. No person gets to designate what size they will be. Such thoughts are not at all intelligent; following his line of thinking, all elephants such be killed on sight!
About Barack: What is it that whites want Pres Obama to be guilty of? Should he TAKE responsibility for events or episodes that he did not personally cause and was never involved in? You say you like to blame; even at that, you should want to blame the right person. George Bush and Dick Chinface ruined this economy before Pres Obama was ever inaugurated. They lied to the American public so they could have their war which cost not only thousands of lives but also billions upon billions of dollars. George Bush inherited a strong economy with surplus dollars and then pursued and killed the wrong man! Saddam Hussein did not claim credit for 9/11, BUT Osama bin-Laden surely did. Bush gave up on even trying to find bin-Laden and then turned his pursuit to Saddam. That was absolutely CRAZY and could not be justified so then he insisted that Iraq was manufacturing nuclear weapons of mass destruction and housing them somewhere on Iraqi soil. It simply wasn't true. No WMD was ever found but Saddam Hussein was up-rooted and hung in public.
By the time Barack Obama was sworn in as president, America was already now engulfed in two wars which ate up the nations wealth. Also under the Bush admn. regulations that would not allow certain digging or drilling, EPA standards, and water rights, protection and safety of wet lands and fading species of birds and plant life, were all in jeopardy and it was this situation that Barack Obama was handed. In his final days as president and while still in the Lame Duck session, George Bush left Barack Obama a big mess by de-regulating everything he could up to his final hour.
Whether ANYONE wants to admit it or not, much of Pres Obama's woes is based solely upon his race. As a black man, Congress refused to cooperate with him and Mitch McConnell made that very plain when he said, "Barack Obama cannot be allowed to win a second term!" Recently, information has surfaced which proves without doubt that the ReSuckican Party had a discussion about how to ruin Barack Obama on the same night of his inauguration. The ReSucks also made a pledge, which is in direct violation of the oath each one took when they agreed to serve the public's best interest, by also signing a document submitted by Grover Norquist, to never raise taxes on the mega-wealthy, under any circumstances. So the GOP is responsible for whatever "failings" Pres Obama might have suffered had it not been so obvious that they were trying desperately to cause him to fail. That is why blacks, I don't know about whites, but blacks hold Pres Obama harmless because whites want to ruin him.
You still didn't answer the question...is everyone saying Obama has not once answered that question..what if he had been potus during 9/11?
And I voted for Obama and shocker I AM WHITE!!! But thus far I am unimpressed!!! I actually believed him and everything he said and now I am not even sure I can believe he is black. The day he was elected, all the Blacks in my office ran around saying " finally we are gonna get ours, we are gonna get what we deserve."
And you act like Bush knew Obama was a sure thing years in advance!!! And set everything up years in advance just to ruin Obama. It that really what your saying, that Bush knew Obama was going to be the next POTUS before most of us knew he was even going to run much less win.??