In National Review.
The words spoken by the leader of the free world can expand the frontiers of freedom or shrink them. When Ronald Reagan called on Gorbachev to “tear down this wall,” a surge of confidence rose that would ultimately breach the bounds of the evil empire. It was the same confidence that had been ignited decades earlier when John F. Kennedy declared to a people surrounded by Communism that they were not alone. “We are all Berliners,” he said, because “freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s confident commitment, spoken as he led us into the war that would free millions in Europe, inspired not only Americans but freedom fighters around the globe: “The American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.” Such words of solidarity, of confidence, and of unwavering conviction that America is indeed “the last best hope on earth” are what freedom’s friends would have expected to hear from our president when our nation was slandered. Instead he offered silence, smiles, and a handshake.
Obama demonstrates weakness in the face of America’s adversaries and those whom would do us harm. And its troubling that he has done so in such a quick manner.
Its no secret that Romney was likely to make another run at the GOP nomination in 2112, but I wonder whether or not he wanted to begin making national news now. However, Obama has been very, very bad on both the world stage in policy and action. This is without even considering the damage he’s done to security and and itelligence apparatus. Like many Americans, Romney perhaps was so concerned he felt compelled to speak out. I’m glad he did.
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This post was written by bobsikes on April 21, 2009
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