15th JANUARY 2013 - BARACK OBAMA – THE SECOND INAUGURATION.
A great event to watch – the closest thing Americans have to
a coronation – but no gowns, crowns and unsightly relatives.
But more – it was clever politicking with an eye to pleasing
the biggest growing minority in the States - the Hispanic Americans. He knows
who has their vote and “the gays” will win the White House in 2016. The
inauguration speeches and personalities reflected, celebrated and paid homage
to that fact. It opened the door to their minds via the heart.
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE - 2009
The Nobel Committee said he won it for
"his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and
co-operation between peoples".
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He has deported more people than George W. Bush.
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He signs Executive Orders to launch drones against
“terrorists” – no trial needed.
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He sanctioned cyber-attacks against Iran, Thought you wanted
to develop dialogue.
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Martin Luther King, his hero.Obama used MLK'S bible as part of
the swearing in process. Gandhi - an inspiration to MLK. They were fans of peace.
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Sanctioned - with a front row seat to watch – the capture/shooting
of Osama Bin Laden. How that increased his credentials as a tough President (see
the Iron Lady). Some say his greatest foreign policy achievement in the first
term.
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Israel – Palestine – silence for four years and in the
inauguration. Hilary Clinton traveled a million miles and what was achieved.
Now his second term has begun and no action is promised. The silence on the
Israel-Palestine question is deafening.
By the way any news on our peace envoy. Last seen lining up
to bank his cheques from advising governments and making speeches. Wonder if
Barack will call him for tips?
I wait to see how history judges his time and wonder when he
will, like all Leaders, start to see his reflection in the mirror of history.
The “shooter” –the man who pulled the trigger and shot Osama
Bin Laden left the military in September 2012 with 16 years of service because he
feared he would not survive to see his children grow. He is now without a
pension or health insurance because he did not complete 20 years of service and
is struggling financially. (i- Feb 2013)
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