It appears that Barack Obama sold out Poland for nothing. In spite of his preemptively giving in to Russia and promising to not use a missile shield to protect Poland and the Czech Republic, Vladimir Putin is saying no to sanctions on Iran. After all, how can we be absolutely 100% certain they are going to nuke us! Let’s just wait and see before we do anything.
It seems the only preventative measures the United States can take against our enemies anymore is to give Russia whatever they want, whenever they want it. Then, when the Obama Administration gives them what they want, the Russians ask for more. That would have been perfectly predictable for those of us who pay attention to foreign affairs and aren’t immersed in the naivete of Marxism and the delusions of narcissism.
I guess it all started when Hillary Clinton went to Russia on her first trip there as Secretary of State. The most revered diplomat in the United States misspelled the Russian word for ‘reset’ on that infamous ‘reset button‘ she gave the Russians.
That was the high point in our relationship with Russia since Obama took office.
The Russians were the first to throw down a gauntlet when Obama ascended to the Presidency of the United States. Then there was Obama’s visit to Moscow. He was not welcomed with the grandeur he’s become accustomed to, Russians didn’t shake his hand and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spared him all of about 15 minutes. I strongly suspect that it took the savvy Putin about five seconds to size up Obama. He didn’t need more time than that to understand the empty suit that sat in front of him. From that point on, the Russians have been in control of our relationship with them. Putin didn’t bother meeting with Hillary Clinton at all. He left town.
Obama has relinquished more and more control of America and our position in the world to the Russians. He’s promised to quit protecting Poland and the Czech Republic. He’s offered to disarm the United States. He’s even offered to allow Russians to inspect America’s nuclear facilities. The naivete is staggering unless one thinks that he’s intentionally trying to turn the United States into a Third World Country. I don’t know which it is. I hope it’s the former rather than the latter. It’s just hard to believe someone is THAT clueless.
It’s hard to know whether to worry or not about all the power that Obama is giving away. He’s not known for keeping his promises. But making these promises to our enemies is making this a decidedly more dangerous world.
It seems that in spite of all the overtures to Russia, Hillary Clinton’s recent meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have been an epic fail for the Obama Administration. No only did they get everything they want from us, they are giving us absolutely NOTHING in return. Vladamir Putin not only said there would be no sanctions on Iran, he said there would be not threat of sanctions on Iran. As could be predicted, Clinton immediately capitulated. My goodness, we are surrendering faster than France these days!
It seems Obama sold out Poland for nothing. Absolutely nothing. The question that we are left with is how much more American power will Obama surrender before he realizes he’s being played.
Vladimir Putin, No Sanctions on Iran - Video
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October 14th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
This is proof that you should only make deals with other countries before you help them. This is why I didn’t vote for Ron Paul.
October 14th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Obama has given up any bargaining chip we might have had. The Obama Administration is bragging about our ‘reset’ stronger relationship with Russia and the Kremlin is laughing at him and Clinton. We have NOTHING to use to bargain now. They know he’s a paper tiger. They aren’t even bothering with him or anyone from his administration anymore. They are focusing on China now - we have lost all credibility with them and with much of the world.
October 14th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Wait a minute Bryan. It seems to me that you are saying that we shouldn’t just give away the farm and apologize for anything and everything under the sun. Are you really saying that this isn’t the way to gain respect?
Next you’re going to tell me that the sky is blue and that the Detroit Lions are a terrible football team. I don’t know if I can handle all of this common sense you’re providing.
October 14th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Ryan - Hi, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Beth (not Bryan). Unless you were talking to Charles - but I don’t think he’s Bryan either.
October 14th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Sorry Beth, I should have included you in my sarcastic rant as well. I was referring to Bryan’s post above, but should have given you credit in my comment as well. It’s very nice to meet you Beth.
October 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
If I got hussled like that I’d be so embarrassed. Schmuck probably thinks he owns a bridge somewhere too
October 14th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
This little —- is going to get a lot of American’s killed, just by his cowardice alone.
October 14th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
that’s what happens when you play your bargaining chips too early
October 14th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Ryan - you don’t have to include me - that’s okay (sniff, sniff). Naw, I thought you were talking to me since I didn’t see that Bryan had written anything here. I thought you had just mistyped and saw an opportunity to tease you a little! lol
October 15th, 2009 at 9:29 am
you can’t EVER trust Russia.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Iran should not arouse concern. Georgia is the most dangerous flashpoint in Russia’s tense relations with the West. The Bible says: “At the appointed time [the king of the north = Russia] will return back [will regain the influence, which it lost after the break-up of the Soviet Union] and come into the south [many indicate that this might be Georgia], but it will not be as the former [1921] or as the latter [2008]. For the dwellers of coastlands of Kittim [the West] will come against him, and he will be humbled, and will return.” (Daniel 11:29,30a) Then Iran will be humbled also. “But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur [Russia] and troubling Eber [inhabiting on the other side the Euphrates].” (Numbers 24:24a, BBE)
At that time, peace will be taken from the earth and the “great sword” - nuclear sword - will be used. (Revelation 6:4) However, it will be neither the great tribulation nor “the end of the world” (Armageddon). As Jesus foretold, that will be “the beginning of birth pains”. (Mathew 24:7,8)
If the Heavens planned a full return of Russia (and much suggests this) the present economic crisis will deepen. Then also the European Union and NATO will not stands.
In the same way the earlier prophecy had fulfilled: “And (he) [the king of the north = Russia] will go back (to) his land with great wealth [1945]; and his heart (will be) against the holy covenant [state atheism]; and will act effectively; and turned back to his own land [the break-up of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact, the return of Russian troops to country].” (Daniel 11:28)
October 15th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Putin’s bluffing, re Iranian nukes- he doesn’t want a nuclear ME any more than we do.
But, he’s wisely working the Boy Wonder like a poker player. He knows the Israelis will bomb Iran back to the Stone Age… he’s just milking all sides for all he can get before he leaves Tehran to fend for themselves-
And he’ll be wringing Obama for plenty more concessions along the way… these KGB guys know a mark when they see one.
God Help Us until 2012…
October 18th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
It was possibly the dumbest move in the history US politics when the Obama camp prematurely announced the end of their missile shield plans for Europe. This was their biggest (and possibly only) bargaining chip to get the Russians on board with the Iran issue and they gave it away. America are fast losing credibility with other world powers and Russia are now seeking to strengthen their ties with China. I fear what kind of a world we will be living in, in another 5 to 10 years (provided we make to then). Beth and Charles pretty much had it sized up correctly up top of page.