While I find many things on my mind today, and much worthy of commentary, I am finding it difficult to find a specific place to get started. So, I thought I’d ask some questions.
First question: Exactly what is the harm to the United States of America that Obama shook Hugo Chávez’s hand, received a book from him, and didn’t freak out after Daniel Ortega engaged in an anti-US diatribe?
Clearly, btw, this was a of grave significance to some.
I wonder (and have other, more complicated thoughts that I will withhold for the moment), as to why it is thought that graciousness by a superpower is considered weakness.
Thoughts?
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April 20th, 2024 at 7:38 am
Personally, I think the harm level was absolutely zero. In fact, it may have done a lot of good.
April 20th, 2024 at 1:21 pm
President Obama can’t win on this one. However, I think that engaging Venezuela is more likley to be positive than negative.