Is anyone else angry and embarrassed that among all those world leaders in Paris marching against radical islam, Obama was absent?
It was totally embarrassing that among all those world leaders, from Europe to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, the man often referred to as the leader of the free world was conspicuously absent.
I assume he had an important fundraiser that conflicted...
Or maybe a golf game.
His refusal to publicly acknowledge the problem for what it is, radical islam, is just another example of the cowardice and incompetence of this useless community organizer.
I am not the only one! From an article by Doug Schoen, a DEMOCRATIC campaign consultant:
"Sunday, President Obama morally abdicated his place as the leader of the free world.
His decision to stay home instead of standing side by side with French President Hollande as millions marched in Paris in solidarity with the slain journalists of Charlie Hebdo in opposition to radical Islam – an enemy fiercer than we have seen in decades – sent a clear message to the world: Obama just doesn’t care."
"His words about the horrendous terrorist attack this week were not enough. They came off as inauthentic at best and offensive at worst."
"To this end, it is not surprising that President Obama is the only Western leader who has refused to call this attack Islamic terrorism, even though President Hollande has declared that France is it at war with radical Islam."
"And to not even send Vice President Joe Biden or Secretary of State John Kerry in his place shows a level of disrespect that makes me ashamed of our nation.
We are at war with radical Islam. And President Obama needs to say it."
OK, I agree that to arrange a presidential trip, with all the security required, would have been difficult on such short notice. But to have sent NO high ranking representative is inexcusable! The vice president or at least secretary of state should have attended!
Even spokesliar Josh Ernest admitted this, under intense questioning at his press briefing today. I think it is the first time I ever heard him admit that the community organizer ever made a mistake!
Truly a landmark event!