Townhall.com The Blogspot for Political, Conservative and Republican Blogs and Bloggers

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Just A Bit Patronizing?

Posted by: Carol Platt Liebau at 10:10 PM

In his appearance today on "Meet the Press," Barack Obama had this to say about German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the issue of doing more in Afghanistan:

I, I was very impressed with Chancellor Merkel and her, her understanding of the situation. She takes it very seriously.

Is it just me, or does Barack's approving appraisal of Chancellor Merkel's "understanding" of the situation in Afghanistan come across as just a little patronizing?

No doubt Chancellor Merkel -- a trailblazing female figure in German politics who won a tough, closely contested election -- is head over heels with delight. How thrilled she must be, knowing that her understanding of foreign policy and her country's obligations as they relate to Afghanistan has "impressed" Barack Obama -- a first term US senator who has, so far, managed to do little more than win one of the least competitive elections in Illinois' history.

It's worth asking, given his "sweetie" and "get over it" contretemps, whether Barack would have used the same phraseology had Germany's leader been a man. In any case, the entire tenor of the remark reeks of presumptuousness.

(8) |

(0)

View in ascending order

View in descending order

Foamer writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 2:22 PM
I dunno...
I can't go and listen (I assume it's video) of the original, but just from the transcript it sounds like he's trying to pay her a compliment. I don't see this one being a problem.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Dread writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 11:35 AM
Yeah...
Instead of making otherwise positive comments, he really should have just shut up and given her a back rub.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Cuban Pete writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 11:29 AM
In fairness to The Messiah...
...his first impression of the German Chancellor was that she was "just another typical white woman." When she educated him on foreign policy, however, he was probably duly dumbstruck - thus his remarks.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Mick writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 9:38 AM
Actually
Obamas comment was just another mindless platitude because he didn't have a pre-written statement and a telepromter. How the Libs have fallen in love with this low brow idiot is a mystery to many...and don't give me this crapola about sumacumloud at Haaavad...grades are given for PC and you all know that.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Royinoslo writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 4:24 AM
Question answered
The next time you have to ask, "Is it just me,or..." consider that it probably is just you.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Greg writes:	Monday, July, 28, 2008 1:36 AM
Typical
This is what you can expect from a Barack presidency. The guy has been spoon fed so much undeserved hype for his sub par performance he is to the point where he actually believes his opinions are valid. You cannot blame Barack Obama entirely because if he was being called out on the table for his shady dealings and associations, he might have to tred more lightly. As it is, he can do whatever he wants, no matter how dubious, and there are absolutely no lasting consequences.
Email It \| Print It \| Flag as Offensive

Please take a few seconds to sign up, then you’ll be able to post your comments immediately, use the action center, get podcasts, create your own blog and more! If you are already registered, click here.

Townhall.com The Blogspot for Political, Conservative and Republican Blogs and Bloggers

Townhall Blog, Breaking News & Commentary from the Townhall Crew

Archives of our Conservative, Republican, Political Blogs

Comments Comments

The Latest on Town HallThe Latest on Town Hall

Blog Roll Blog Roll