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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Good Thing the US Is No Longer "Arrogant"
Posted by: Carol Platt Liebau at 5:56 PM
Well, what a relief that Barack Obama's administration isn't "arrogant," like George W. Bush's.

Otherwise, it might raise a few eyebrows that in the White House's press briefing packet, Britain is described as "slightly smaller than Oregon" while Germany is "about the size of Montana" and France is only "about fourth-fifths the size of Texas." 

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Frank writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:02 PM
aww
methinks your shrill complaint will be drowned out by adoring crowds in the EU.

that must really be driving you people nuts.
notoriouslyconservative writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:15 PM
Perspective
Well when you have absolutely no international experience, other than being an Indonesian citizen, you need something familiar to put it all in perspective.

http://www.notoriouslyconservative.com
sidney writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:19 PM
All True and Accurate....but
it's the conclusion that will shock you. That means Europe is less relevant than the bigger countries in Africa, and Asia.

The new administration believes that it's time to moveon past eurocentric views and begin a new conversation with bigger countries that are not filled with 'historical caucasian arrogance'.

Africans and Asians are not just getting a seat at obama's table, they will become the priority. How's that for change? Considering europe has disintegrated into socialists who pander against Israel and the USA, no love lost Carol.
sidney writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:32 PM
Frank
Those adoring crowds are chanting praise to the reality that the USA (great satan if you will) is about to disintegrate in the hands of a rookie.

The water is in your deck as well my fellow american and obamacider. Enjoy the sail, iceburgs can be creepy:)
Crispian writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:55 PM
Hilarious...
Reminiscent of President Obama's comments on Iran not being dangerous because it is "tiny". In this frightening turn of events, it appears he literally views the the significance of nations based on their geographic size.
Trampling out the vintage writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:55 PM
If Bush had done this... holy cow!
He would have been called a moron... wait they did call him a moron, and for a lot less than this. This is bad, bad, bad. At the end of the day, the admin will not make us any more popular in Europe, guaranteed. The media will spin this and downplay and ignore this so the ripple will be minimal. Thank you MSM for saving us all.
Bob Munck writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:58 PM
Units of Rhode Islands
Seems to me that describing the sizes of things in terms of the sizes of states is a common, long-used mechanism.

And it doesn't strike me as particularly arrogant to assume that American reporters are somewhat ignorant and not terribly bright.
Raelei writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 7:23 PM
Um.....so?
Geographically speaking, isn't that correct?

Only a 'victim' would feel slighted by the facts (bring on Coulter), and only someone who can't find enough meat on the bone to pick at regarding President Obama would make an issue out of this very small bit of change.

Carol's running out of snipe material.
Crispian writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 7:35 PM
Raelei,
It's about "relevance" - a concept foreign to your experience.
DocInsight writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 7:56 PM
Raelei, Carol can run circles
around you and you can't stand it. (Cue the cat sounds) The point here, Raelei, is the sophomoric approach the BHO administration has routinely taken to associate a nation's importance based on its physical size rather than its geopolitical influence or importance in world affairs.

With BHO and the whole host of children on his team there will be no "running out of snipe material" for either Carol or Ann Coulter. In fact, it's a target-rich environment!
James writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 7:57 PM
Since when did wingnuts
ever care about socialist Europe? You guys don't even make sense anymore!
Talula writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 8:14 PM
mindless Euro-trash..

Could it be a case of "misery loves company".. Most of the Serfs of the EU might welcome the idea of a US Socialist Dictator who would bring us down to their own corrupted, desintergrated level..

Obamunist wants all the Caucasian, etc, "Useful Idiots" of the West as an avenue to his coveted global power & domination, and they deserve him.
John writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 8:17 PM
missing the point
The point of this story is the completely inept state dept. and the waterboy Gibbs. There has never in history been so many gaffs in such a short time. It shows the last thread on liberal blog clog to be true as they defend even this level of incompetence. Bidens thanking Spain today for their massive effort in the Afghan war. Remember the libs and the Bush unilaterally going to the bathroom was devastating us in the eyes of the world. Where is all the foreign help that was going to come flocking to the Messiah?
Lerxst writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 8:51 PM
Best comment on that article
Had to steal this one...

It could have been reduced to two items:

1. The Uk is about a quarter the size of Obama's ego; and

2. Your DVDs won't play in the UK.

Too funny.

ps DocInsight - a one legged drunk could run rings round Raelei. I think the PC term is "factually challenged".
Retired Lady writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 8:51 PM
This is what happens when the
inexperienced and the incompetent are allowed to hold forth (as in rushing gushes of ignorance). This should really cement allies in Europe! Oh yes, what leadership skills!!!!
NeoConScum writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 9:04 PM
Nick Sarkosy & Angie Merkel Have
absolute snickerfests at The Bamma's expense. Both loved and respected President Bush and knew--before he took office--that Bammo was a pantywaist joke.
Don't Tread On Me writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 9:13 PM
Crispian
"Reminiscent of President Obama's comments on Iran not being dangerous because it is "tiny". In this frightening turn of events, it appears he literally views the the significance of nations based on their geographic size."

Nicely put, and may partially explain why he got such a thoughtless set of gifts for Gordon Brown and family. ('Course, the other part of the explanation is that O is just thoughtless.)

The Browns should count themselves lucky they didn't receive a Ped-Egg from Walgreen's.
Lerxst writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 9:14 PM
adoring crowds?
Frank writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 6:02 PM
"aww
methinks your shrill complaint will be drowned out by adoring crowds in the EU."

methinks you have no clue what actually awaits the big O in London. There will be crowds at the G20 meeting alright - but friendly, they won't be.







Brianbnc writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 10:57 PM
Crispian
"In this frightening turn of events, it appears he literally views the the significance of nations based on their geographic size."

He gets that from his wife. Apparently she's not "pleased".
Reason writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 11:06 PM
Good grief.
Been to a few European sites. The faux outrage hasn't taken hold over there, although the con sites have been linking to a few there. The American cons are making a game effort, but so far nothing but just a bunch of sore losers whining about the inconsequential.
MAVsaysTRUTHman writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 11:09 PM
Ahh Yes Community...
He's getting more of his specialty going on... Community Organizing in Europe. This is all part of the master plan to become a one world order...
K.G. writes: Tuesday, March, 31, 2009 11:39 PM
Neo: Pantywaist
That reminds of a Finnish guy I knew who was working hard to learn English. He heard the term pantywaist, understood its meaning, but when he used it in his own sentence, it came out "waste of pants."

Indeed.

Sarkosy knows it, Merkel knows it, Putin knows it, Bibi knows it, you and I know it. Let's hope the 13 year-olds who voted for 8th grade class president figure it out ASAP.
Pirate Rob writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 12:12 AM
That Economic Smell
Obama is probably trying to get away form the smell of that big bag of burning Elephant dung Bush left on the White House door steps.

I wonder how big of a Bag of burning donkey apples Obama is going to leave the next President?
Crispian writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 12:29 AM
Brianbnc,
Lol, wow. I tried to be subtle with my comment on the other blog concerning Ms. Maddow's unfamiliarity with the hokey pokey...but you pull no punches.
DocInsight writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 2:01 AM
Brianbnc takes the prize
for "Most Clever Double Entendre". LOL Good show!
Dave writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 6:33 AM
This Is What I've Been Trying to Say
Out of an inch thick press kit Carol Platt Liebau finds a couple of phrases that she uses to criticize the Obama administration.

I was listening to Hannity yesterday. He was off on a rant, and it came to me that every word was true. He was brining up legitimate criticisms and concerns about the actions of the Obama administration.

The problem is that no one, other than the already Hannitized, is going to seriously consider his complaints because these legitimate concerns are drowned out by a sea of petty little jabs and cheap shots like this one.
SJA writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 8:09 AM
Sad
It is sad that Obama seems to embarrass us every time he opens his mouth. He is arrogant and expects a rock star greeting by everyone. Without his telepromter he stumbles and bumbles over every word. He never answers a question and it is obvious that he has a staff that is totally incompetent. I just wonder how Obama's monster ego will handle the protesters who are not fawning over him. I think the Europeans are quickly learning that this man is an idiot. We can only hope that the fawning libs in this country finally realize the same thing.
Raelei writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 10:03 AM
Dave
So, regale us with the "legitimate" concerns Hannity voiced yesterday and prove your point. I doubt very much that Hannity ever has a legitimate point, so I'm very curious to hear what you deem as truth. Please, I mean it: show us the money quotes....
Raelei writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 10:10 AM
retired lady
"This is what happens when the
inexperienced and the incompetent are allowed to hold forth (as in rushing gushes of ignorance). This should really cement allies in Europe! Oh yes, what leadership skills!!!!"

I'm going to guess that you're talking about Bush/Cheney - the guys who got us into a failed war based on lies and plundered our economy to the brink of insolvency because of incompetency? Because given the history of the last 8 years, contrasted with what has taken place in a mere 68 or so days, I'd say you've got a lot of nerve to suggest otherwise.

The best thing for you ms. retired would be to hang your head in shame for supporting Dumb and Deadly, and thank your lucky stars we now have a thoughtful, intelligent, truly Country First - (and not the faux kind, like "100 Years" McCain) - President Obama.
Don't Tread On Me writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 10:38 AM
Raelei: "Delusional" is the new "stupid"
Obama!
Thoughtful: "Thanks for the thoughtful pen set carved from an anti-slavery vessel. It matches the desk! Whaddya know? Oh- here ya go. I gotcha some DVDs. Region? Will they work? I dunno. Here's the receipt from BestBuy."

Intelligent:Tried to shake hands with a Marine saluting him. "Special Olympics" on Jay Leno. Can't speak without TelePrompTer. etc etc

Truly Country First: "Hey, America! Stimulus BIlls!! Trillions in spending, no oversight! Tax those AIG guys 90% cause they were contractually owed bonuses we knew about but didn't know about and now we're outraged! OUTRAGED! Now I gotta hike everyone's taxes!"
Raelei writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 10:43 AM
don't tread on me
Now you've officially entered into the preposterous, tread. Pettiness is not a good argument for you, but it does show how empty your anti-Obama cart really is.

"Delusional" and "stupid"? Yeah, Tread - you own them both.
Don't Tread On Me writes: Wednesday, April, 01, 2009 10:55 AM
Your HEAD is empty, Raelei
Feel free to point out anything untruthful here, lightweight!

Obama!
Thoughtful: "Thanks for the thoughtful pen set carved from an anti-slavery vessel. It matches the desk! Whaddya know? Oh- here ya go. I gotcha some DVDs. Region? Will they work? I dunno. Here's the receipt from BestBuy."

Intelligent:Tried to shake hands with a Marine saluting him. "Special Olympics" on Jay Leno. Can't speak without TelePrompTer. etc etc

Truly Country First: "Hey, America! Stimulus BIlls!! Trillions in spending, no oversight! Tax those AIG guys 90% cause they were contractually owed bonuses we knew about but didn't know about and now we're outraged! OUTRAGED! Now I gotta hike everyone's taxes!"
John writes: Thursday, April, 02, 2009 8:31 PM
All class, all the time
Yawn,I have to met the Queen today. Gotta get my self presentable, michelle, make sure my teleprompter is polished good this time. Did you pick out a nice gift for the Queen,Shell? Damn, I forgot barry, but I'll just wrap this old ipod up. You got the latest one tucked away? This classless idiot was briefed on how to address the Queen and in the fifteen feet he had to walk he forgot not to shake the Queens hand with two of his. This is simply not done on that side of the pond. All we can expect of the President of the U.S. meeting a foreign head of State at least know the rules of etiquette. But I guess that is asking too much.
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