Also, the critics are saying that the lack of actions by Obama has failed to show Egypt that America is on their side. On the other side, some of the republicans have applauded his actions saying that he has handled the issue very well. It is a difficult position to be in as the president of one of the strongest countries in the world. I don't feel that Egypt's issues are necessarily the most pressing issue for the US considering we have enough issues to deal with on our own land.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
How Obama handled Egypt
During this incredible debacle in Egypt, Obama has been criticized for acting too slow to the troubles in Egypt. The article speaks about how it may not even be necessary for the US to get involved because we don't have much of a relationship with Egypt. Many critics say that Obama and his team were acting "amateurish", "hesitant, inconsistent, confused and just plain wrong" while Egypt has been going through this revolution.
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It sounded like the people with the most to say were those with the most to gain. I do agree that his actions sent a mixed message to the people of Egypt about the strength of the two countries relationship.
I do think Obama should show support for Egypt, however I agree with Scott that now is not the time to put our hand into something else. We are stretched thin enough as it is.
I also agree with the statement before mine, those who said the most had the most to gain.
I agree with the both of you. The United States and the Obama administration has enough to deal with and it is not the time to engage in anything else.
I think a lot of people are confused over the U.S's standpoint on this transition in Egypt when we supported the overthrow of a dictator whose regime we subsidized for nearly 30 years
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