The administration should not have apologized!

[Ralphy1]

So we didn't send a big chief to the march in Paris, big deal. We are too busy taking care of the world for such matters, Besides, we have been saving all of the countries that did since WW1. Me thinks that we look like wimps for such lame behavior and surely you do, too...

 

[QuickSilver]

I think it was a mistake to not send a higher ranking US official... and it's a big man that can admit a mistake..

 

[Ken N Tx]

He did try to go!!!!!
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[Ralphy1]

He suis Obama!

 

[hollydolly]

So we didn't send a big chief to the march in Paris, big deal. We are too busy taking care of the world for such matters, Besides, we have been saving all of the countries that did since WW1. Me thinks that we look like wimps for such lame behavior and surely you do, too...

Taking care of the world???? excuse me while I.... :lol1:

 

[Ralphy1]

And this is the thanks we get...

 

[Warrigal]

Well Ralphy, until Korea you did have a habit of turning up late for the big stoushes.

 

[Ralphy1]

Yes, and perhaps now we show up too soon!

 

[Warrigal]

You have gained control of the starter's gun.

 

[Ralphy1]

Let's hope so!

 

[oakapple]

President Obama can't be everywhere, but surely somebody could have jetted off to Paris to represent the US?

 

[QuickSilver]

You have gained control of the starter's gun.

meh.... show up late... and criticized...... show up early and criticized..... what difference does it make?... We have learned that no matter what we do there is criticism... so.... to hell with it.... we'll do what we please and what serves us..

 

[oakapple]

I know what you mean QS , but diplomacy has to take a front seat [and diplomacy IS in a country's own interest.]

 

[Ralphy1]

Well, Neville Chamberlin tried that approach and...

 

[oakapple]

I don't think that Chamberlain is relevant here is he? We would always want discussions before rushing into any war surely?The longer people can keep two sides talking the better.

 

[Warrigal]

meh.... show up late... and criticized...... show up early and criticized..... what difference does it make?... We have learned that no matter what we do there is criticism... so.... to hell with it.... we'll do what we please and what serves us..

Too thin skinned for a bit of ribbing from a loyal ally eh?

Shall we take it outside?

 

[Ralphy1]

Well, some of our furriner allies tend not to be too appreciative, but not you... :love_heart:

 

[oakapple]

Don't forget Ralphy that you are a furriner to us! It works both ways. layful:

 

[Ralphy1]

We are not furriners, we are saviors...

 

[Jackie22]

This is all rather silly....just another 'piling on Obama'.

Can't you just hear Fox News, if he had gone......"Wasting tax payer money"

 

[QuickSilver]

Too thin skinned for a bit of ribbing from a loyal ally eh?

Shall we take it outside?

Not at all..... just making an observation.. lol!

 

[Debby]

And this is the thanks we get...

Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Haiti, Cambodia, Vietnam..........

 

[Debby]

meh.... show up late... and criticized...... show up early and criticized..... what difference does it make?... We have learned that no matter what we do there is criticism... so.... to hell with it.... we'll do what we please and what serves us..

So nothing changes. Time to start digging bomb shelters again?

 

[QuickSilver]

This is all rather silly....just another 'piling on Obama'.

Can't you just hear Fox News, if he had gone......"Wasting tax payer money"

As I said... I think Obama has finally learned that it doesn't matter what he does he will be lambasted by the media... so.. IMO.. he should do as he chooses and not worry about it. I believe the whole thing came as a bit of a surprise to the administration... I don't think they realized how major of a rally this was going to be.. But.. still.. Eric Holder was IN France. He could have gone.. As for Obama.. one can understand that it was just too short of a notice for all the security needed.

 

[QuickSilver]

So nothing changes. Time to start digging bomb shelters again?

As you wish.... it's up to you.