Thursday, February 24, 2011

Obama condemns Libyan violence but doesn't go far enough


As reported by ABC News:

The suffering and bloodshed is outrageous and it is unacceptable, so are threats and orders to shoot peaceful protesters. These actions violate international norms and every standard of common decency. This violence must stop.

Yes, fine, but he couldn't even mention Qaddafi by name? And couldn't he at least be a bit more aggressive rhetorically, and couldn't he at least be a bit more direct in terms of what must be done and what the U.S. will do to support the pro-democracy movement and encourage Qaddafi's ouster, instead of relying on same old tired platitudes? 

How about some passion? How about some leadership? (I realize he may be operating effectively behind the scenes, but it's important for him to show that leadership, and influence public opinion both here and there, in public.)

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posted by Michael J.W. Stickings at 8:30 AM

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1 Comments:

  • Who exactly would President Obama be "leading" if he made a stronger statement?

    The American public? What the heck can THEY do about what is going on in Libya?

    The international community? As you say, perhaps he is doing it behind the scenes, and an ineffectual public statement showing even more our limited options in this situation might restrict his abilities on that front.

    Seriously, what and or whom would he be leading?

    By Anonymous Jack, at 10:26 AM  

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