Posted on 03/29/2010 7:13:52 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo
Edited on 03/29/2010 11:05:39 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
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TITLE: "Surprise Obama Afghan Visit: To Recover Centrifugal Force for Failing Administration" (My Translation)
"アフガン電撃訪問、米政権求心力回復狙う "
By Yomiuri Reporter Etsunari Kurose, stationed in Washinton DC for this major Japanese newspaper)
Upshot: (exerpts from my summary English translation w/ content interpretation)
--Obama-san has gone off to Afghanistan suddenly, on the 28th, but the main reason for this is to tactically shift quickly from his sinking fate as a result of the recent Healthcare Vote in the US Congress, which has brought out serious worries in his internal camp regarding his political viability.
--It is the first trip he has made to Afghanistan after being sworn in.
--It is an effort by Mr. Obama to suddenly shift the focus and issues to Foreign Affairs and away from Domestic U.S. Affairs. due to the aftermath of the recent unpopular House vote in favor of the new Healthcare Plan." ....(snip).
Article goes on for several more paragraphs.
Yomiuri Shimbun is a major Japaneese centrist daily newspaper with circulation into the millions.
Story appearing in print editions and online.
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Ping!
I think Rush went to Afghanistan....18 hours out, 15 hours back....Wouldn’t that be just like him to top Bambi?
FYI - folks - “it ain’t” working out in Florida.
Alex Sink the Dem woman running for gov is tanking after Obama Care and so is Bill Nelson - big time.
They just did a poll and Jeb Bussh would beat Nelson handily and even loathed Charlie Crist could beat Nelson in 2012.
Good for us as Patriots, but bad for us as Americans. It will be a long 2 years, 10 months I can tell you that.
I’ll buy that.
Thank you for your post. Interesting and true journalism in Japan on this visit of President Obama’s visit to soldiers in Afghanistan.
I think the recent poll on ObamCare in FL found that only 34% of the people support it or only 34% support Bill Nelson who voted yes for it.
EXCELLENT!! OBOZO is a Pathetic Looser in the Asian World!
He has “LOST HIS ENTIRE FACE!” in Asian Eyes! THat is the Ultimate Humiliation in their Culture! Hi is a Disgrace in their Eyes! and that can NEVER be Healed Once it has Happened.........:-)
Thanks AmericanInTokyo.
Thanks for the info AIT!
As always, keep up the great work. Much appreciated!
The Japanese get it!
The Healthcare Plan is wildly unpopular and many Dem Congressmen are fighting for their survival.
Here in PA, Chris Carney (D) has started running very expensive TV ads to justify his YES vote. These ads are being sponsored by Big Labor (AFSCME) and Catholics for Choice. The usual suspects.
I never saw an incumbent in this area run such expensive ads, day in and day out, for just the Primary.
They are all running scared, the little bastards, as well as the Bastard-in-Chief.
(From Asian Times)....and now we know why he went to Aphganistan having not visited since taking office...
“Karzai’s China-Iran dalliance riles Obama
Concern that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is steadily disengaging Afghanistan from the grip of the United States and seeking friendships with China and Iran..... prompted President Barack Obama’s flying visit to Kabul on Sunday...... What alarms Washington most is that China’s position on Afghan national reconciliation fits Karzai’s political agenda and also accords with Iran’s interests”
Couple this with Russia and China snuggling up over their desire to weaken the USA....no wonder Bo got off his arse and went there. If Cina and Russia continue as they have, and I suspect they will, there is no reason not to believe their friendly duo could trump the USA...they are moving pretty swiftly now.
(From Asian Times)....and now we know why he went to Aphganistan having not visited since taking office...
“Karzai’s China-Iran dalliance riles Obama
Concern that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is steadily disengaging Afghanistan from the grip of the United States and seeking friendships with China and Iran..... prompted President Barack Obama’s flying visit to Kabul on Sunday...... What alarms Washington most is that China’s position on Afghan national reconciliation fits Karzai’s political agenda and also accords with Iran’s interests”
Couple this with Russia and China snuggling up over their desire to weaken the USA....no wonder Bo got off his arse and went there. If Cina and Russia continue as they have, and I suspect they will, there is no reason not to believe their friendly duo could trump the USA...they are moving pretty swiftly now.
Spellcheck is our friend.
The word I believe was intended to have been:
centrifugal.
A.A.C.
Good point.
“Etsunari” is not a very common Japanese first name, and it could be a “she” perhaps. But yes, good point.
Thanks again for your comment.
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