The world is changing around us and the US Government has become a spectator. In Bahrain youth protestors continue to protest in the streets demanding change. The Bahrain response is to impose a three month State of Emergency, firing on the protestors with rubber bullets and tear gas. Saudi Arabian troops enter Bahrain, an invasion or an invitation?
The most important event to happen in the middle east in the last few years has been the protest turned revolt in Libya. The people have taken to the streets and have decided they have had enough of Gadhafi rule. This opposition to a brutal dictatorship made fast advances on Tripoli until pro-government forces started using fighter jets and navy ships off shore to bomb the anti-government positions. The rebels have been asking, begging, for the UN and the west to impose a no-fly zone over Libya to support their efforts. The Arab League even has requested the same from the UN.
So what has President Obama done? Nothing. He has possible lost an opportunity for this country to do the right thing for the people of Libya who have put it all on the line to take back control of their country. All Obama had to do was support the no-fly zone and give these people an even chance at obtaining a change of leadership.
Senators McCain (R), Kerry (D), and Lieberman (I) have all came out in support of a no fly zone over Libya.
It has been more important for President Obama to push wife Michelle’s Anti-Obesity message, deal with cyber bullying, and planning a trip to South Africa on Friday.
These are not the only issues We The People are looking to our President for some leadership. How about leading the charge to a budget deal, doing something about the rising food prices, up 1.6% the largest increase in 36 years, dealing with the fact that housing starts are down 22.5%.
Mr. President is the United States of America going to continue to be the world leader or are we headed into an age of isolation from the rest of the world?
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