BlueGin
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Israel needed to be reminded that they exist entirely because of our commitment to them and that they have no right to drag us into conflict. After much belly aching they stopped trying to start a war with Iran that we would have to fight. They now know that they do not control US middle east policy.That’s not saying much. Many countries lost respect for Obama. Israel and Egypt just being two.I suppose it's a matter of opinion but in this case it is the opinion of a bunch of foreigners that matters. The world has already passed judgement on Trump and he has been found lacking in the qualities needed as a world leader. Going simply by what world leaders have said recently your man is a horrible failure on the world stage. Obama left office with a level of respect Trump will never know.Well he did. Where was your outrage then?Seriously, what are you talking about? Trump is going around talking to our friends like a dick and praising despots to the heavens. I have no doubts you would have shit a brick had Obama done any of these things.Democrats didn’t seem to care when Obama was stabbing our allies in the back. I’m finding your faux outrage misplaced now.
Egypt is a mess but I cannot imagine a republican doing any better. With the way they are fond of issuing ultimatums and threats it is quite possible Egypt would be in far worse shape.
In any case the republican approach to diplomacy is ill-suited for dealing with chaotic situations and quite often makes things worse.
The Middle East found him all blather with no substance and found him responsible for a lot of the “mess”.
“The Middle East unraveling of the past decade is due in no small part to America not listening to her allies in the region. Never mind President Donald Trump’s Muslim-bashing rhetoric, he may just be a better partner.”
Why the Middle East Hated Obama But Loves Trump