The Obama administration, the representative of the United States of America in all international matters, has again displayed its absolute inability to comprehend and effectively manage diplomatic issues with sworn enemies of our nation. Today, while Iran violently suppresses those elements of its society that are pro-democracy and North Korea prepares to launch yet another "test" missile in the general direction of Hawaii, it was quietly announced that Venezuela and America have agreed to normalize relations and again exchange ambassadors.
What a reduction in world wide esteem America has suffered as Obama wanders aimlessly through world politics.
Until ten (10) days ago, America was still the world champion of democracy but as the Iranian government imprisoned, beat and even killed its citizens that took to the streets to denounce an obviously fraudulent election, Obama "spoke firmly" of his "concern" over these developments; directed Hillary Clinton to do the same; and urged the leaders of other countries to follow his example. Those brave souls yearning for democracy in Tehran must have been so comforted by this brave display of support. Meanwhile, Ahmadinejad's supporters, which include Venezuela's leader, Hugo Chavez, attacked America for having the CIA interfere with the national politics of Iran. Others in Iran scoffed at these weak Obama efforts with the comment that there is no need to worry about America, Obama has already folded and has said he is ready to sit down and negotiate.
The Obama approach to Iran is, to date, a failure.
In the Far East, we have been and are being challenged by North Korea on the issues of nuclear weapons and missile technology. Obama's answer has been only verbal complaints and a plea to the United Nations to help. The response by Kim Jong-il has been to issue more threats and to openly express that America is not to be listened to much less feared. If necessary North Korea will destroy first South Korea and then the United States. The reaction of Hugo Chavez to these comments was to voice his support for the "international independence" of North Korea.
The Obama approach to North Korea is, to date, a failure.
With this poor past record in international affairs, Obama now curries the favor of the most vocal opponent, and there are many, of the United States in South America by sending his ambassador, Patrick Duffy, to Chavez and welcoming Bernando Alverez to Washington as Chavez's official representative. Is it any wonder that Hugo Chavez recently handed Obama a book to read on international affairs and referred to our President's expertise in international affairs as that of a "poor ignoramus".
The urgency of making Obama a one term President in 2012 becomes more apparent daily.
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