Random observations on 9/11

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by pointman

Both the Egyptian and Libyan governments have gone to the Muslim Brotherhood. Al-Qaeda has opened camps in Libya since that government cannot fully control its territory. I don't think it is clear that the extremists will not have the power at the end of the day.

Regardless, Obama's failure to support those rising up with the goal of democracy against dictators will likely have a long lasting negative effect. The opportunity was there to support those who wanted to turn their nations into democratic states, but they did not get the expected support from the country that is supposed to be the model for the spread of democracy. With our support and encouragement, it is possible that the Iranians would have joined the Abab Spring to overthrow their theocracy, likely our biggest threat today.

However, Obama is such a weak leader that he was afraid to support these people without the support of the Russians and Chinese who likely are withholding that support because they don't want the spread of democracy and they can make this country look foolish knowing Obama is a weak leader. The result is the message that if people rise against their terrorist and dictatorial governments they can expect no support from the U.S. and its allies. A missed opportunity that will have consequences.

People need to realize that this administration is not only a failure with domestic policies, but foreign as well.

This is a great post.

You nailed it.