Apparently, here's the deal: If you are a longtime enemy of the United States, count on a grand reception from the Obama administration. All is forgiven and, worse, forgotten. But if you have a track record as an ally or friend, you won't get the right time of day. 
Consider how our enemies are being treated:
Fidel Castro's Cuba? The travel restrictions will be lifted and, doubtless, soon the embargo will be repealed.
Hugo Chavez's Venezuela? Despite the proof of political imprisonment, repression of liberties, confiscation of newspapers, and electoral violence and fraud, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells Chavez that "ideology is so yesterday," and Obama give Chavez a "yo bro" handshake.
Vladimir Putin's Russia? It invaded Georgia, but who's counting? We are "resetting" the relationship.
Hamas? $900 million of foreign aid, channeled through the UNRWA, a United Nations front filled with Hamas operatives.
Iran? No need to stop uranium enrichment -- the United States will begin endless talks while Tehran nears nuclear capacity.
And our friends?
Israel? Vice President Biden warns against military action to stop Iran from getting the bomb. And Defense Secretary Gates joins the chorus. The administration pressures Israel to buy into the two-state solution, requiring it to recognize a Palestinian state dominated by Hamas and dedicated to the destruction of Israel. The last time Israel ceded territory to the Palestinians, they used the land for new rocket launching pads.
Britain? Obama returned the Churchill bust and humiliated Prime Minister Gordon Brown by giving a gift of some DVDs on his visit.
Colombia? While President Uribe battles those who want to send drugs into our country and faces a military buildup from neighboring Venezuela, Obama won't submit the free trade deal with Bogota to the Senate.
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