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2015-01-13 Home Front: Politix

White House: We should have sent high-level official to Paris

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Posted by trailing wife 2015-01-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1 It wasn't a blunder - it was a fully calculated insult.

Posted by Raj 2015-01-13 00:30|| 2015-01-13 00:30|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes, very calculated indeed. No one is talking about the purpose of Holder's mission to Paris or who he spoke with. Could it be the regime is concerned about the civil rights of detained suspects or bits of information which might involve the late Anwar Al Awlaki ?

Posted by Besoeker 2015-01-13 00:43|| 2015-01-13 00:43|| Front Page Top

#3 What's 'interesting' about this insult - France is basically socialist, so why would Obama diss fellow travelers? I can only think that POTUS is so self-centered he doesn't give a rats ass about the traditional requirements of the office he holds. Which would be consistent with the actions he's taken to cripple and destroy this country.

Posted by Raj 2015-01-13 00:58|| 2015-01-13 00:58|| Front Page Top

#4 Complete list of world leaders in attendance which incorrectly includes Holder.

In addition to the Champ, other like minded non-attendees included Jacob Zuma, Raul Castro, Vladimir Putin, and Robert Mugabe.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-01-13 01:08|| 2015-01-13 01:08|| Front Page Top

#5 Oh come on now, Obola is sending Lurch next week, they can have another march.

Posted by Steven 2015-01-13 02:06|| 2015-01-13 02:06|| Front Page Top

He remained true to his priorities.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-01-13 05:58|| 2015-01-13 05:58|| Front Page Top

#7 What? attend a march in Paris? And miss the Cowboys-Packers games? You have to keep your priorities straight!

Posted by frozen al 2015-01-13 07:15|| 2015-01-13 07:15|| Front Page Top

#8 He'd have probably just gotten in trouble flirting with the Danish PM again.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2015-01-13 08:48|| 2015-01-13 08:48|| Front Page Top

#9 I don't recall even the Euros doing this. Pretty much explains it.

Posted by Procopius2k 2015-01-13 08:50|| 2015-01-13 08:50|| Front Page Top

#10 Could it be the regime is concerned about the civil rights of detained suspects or bits of information which might involve the late Anwar Al Awlaki ?

I'm going to go with "No." My take is that it's nothing as minor as that.

It's more likely related to both foreign and domestic relations with particular 'constituencies."

Posted by Pappy 2015-01-13 12:19|| 2015-01-13 12:19|| Front Page Top

#11 It's more likely related to both foreign and domestic relations with particular 'constituencies." Posted by Pappy

Interesting! I'd like to hear you expand upon that when you have time.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-01-13 12:43|| 2015-01-13 12:43|| Front Page Top

#12 Translation: "We didn't think the press would run with this. They don't run with anything else."

Posted by DarthVader 2015-01-13 16:12|| 2015-01-13 16:12|| Front Page Top

#13 I'd like to hear you expand upon that when you have time

It can be broken down into two categories:

International:

1. The Muslim World:

Foreign policy wise, the President and his administration are in a bind. They botched Iraq and Libya, nearly lost Egypt, are in danger of losing Afghanistan and are now having to deal with resurgent Islamist forces in many places. That means they need Muslim countries for support.

They also want a deal between Israel and the Paleos. That means trying to keep the Arab nations more or less on the sidelines.

2. The Iranian Mullahcracy:

The President and his administration desperately want a deal with the Iranian theocracy/IRGC on their nuke program. That means avoiding alienating them at nearly any cost.

Domestic:

This is, for the most part, a long-game area for Mr. Obama and his organization. He needs to retain or cultivate the favor of these groups post-presidency:

1. African American:

The administration, despite its rhetoric, hasn't actively supported them as much as its leadership would like. For example, they did not send anyone senior to the rallies in Ferguson or NYC, though they did send representatives to one of the funerals. Sending someone senior to a "paleskin" rally in Paris would have been a reminder.

2. American Muslims:

This is a long-term project and a group Mr. Obama and his camp would dearly love to cultivate. Hence the administration's actions and words (or lack thereof.)

3. Hispanics and other non-muslim ethnic groups. Again, a long-term project, though not as critical as the first one and already more entrenched in support than the second.

3. Progressives:

Already in Mr. Obama's pocket, though support could erode. His foreign policy issues are to a significant extent due to trying to meet the expectations of progressives. They may be disappointed but they likely won't abandon him and any future political candidates or issues he supports.

4. Potential and current financial donors:

This is a bit more nebulous, consisting of short, medium and long term (post-presidency) objectives, and involves placating and providing opportunities and positive (international and domestic) climates to potential and current individual and corporate donors.

Rather off-the-cuff and not fully thought out, but there it is.

Posted by Pappy 2015-01-13 19:57|| 2015-01-13 19:57|| Front Page Top

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