[Eleutheria5]

So he was inspired by decades of conflict, and decided to recognize South Sudan? Something's missing here. This move requires a lick of common sense and/or a shred of decency, and if he doesn't lack one, he lacks the other. Is the New South Sudanese government sponsoring terrorism or something?

[kbennkc]

It’s a dry heat.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Oh give me a break.

Hussein is doing what his hack cabinet has told him to do—and nothing more. He doesn’t give one damn about the people of Sudan.

This is international affairs by photo op. He is the biggest joke in that office since Carter.

[johniegrad]

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir on Monday backed the final results and said he wanted to be the first to congratulate the south on their new state.

That prompted Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to say Monday that the U.S. is reviewing its designation of Sudan as a sponsor of terrorism. She said in a statement that the designation will be lifted, if Sudan does not support terrorism for the preceding six months, promises to continue doing that in the future, and fully implements the 2005 peace agreement.

[SJackson]

Middle East and terrorism, occasional political and Jewish issues Ping List. High Volume

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Good for Obama, as long as it's not a trade for a jihadist Egypt.

[Cyber Liberty]

So....why? What Hell can he cause with this?

[The KG9 Kid]

President recognizes a new African nation that 98% of American's can't point to on a map. Well, that's nice. Good for "New Sudan".

And if "Sudan"-Sudan decides to steamroll "South Sudan", let George Clooney lead a military force made up of Brad and Angelina's adopted children to go fight on it's behalf.

[Biggirl]

Been keeping close tabs on this new country in the making.

[stylin19a]

well, S. Sudan is mostly Christian. probably sets up a campaign motto that says “See, I’m a Christian”

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

From the guy who can’t recognize a hole in the ground.......

[bergmeid]

No not as far as I know, they are mainly Christian. I’m not sure why the Zippy government is so enthusiastically encouraging this. Maybe because they know that there will be border wars in the future? As a rule Islam always causes problems wherever it has to share a border with a non-Islamic country. These poor South Sudanese have a lot of bloodshed to look forward to.

Zippy is just a hypocrite.

[firebrand]

No way of getting around this one.

[firebrand]

No way of getting around this one.

[Hoodat]

So he was inspired by decades of conflict, and decided to recognize South Sudan? Something's missing here. This move requires a lick of common sense and/or a shred of decency, and if he doesn't lack one, he lacks the other.

He just wants to take credit for someone else's work.

Sudan leaders sign historic deal

[Stonewall Jackson]

If he wants to recognize a thriving nation in that part of the world, why doesn't he start with Somaliland? The region, which used to be British Somaliland, has been a self-sustaining autonomous region since 1991.

The Somaliland government has established a number of colleges and universities (including one of the only womens' colleges in the Middle East) and has made great strides in improving and supporting the local economy.

The Somaliland Defense Forces have been a strong ally in the fight against Somali Pirates, most of whom come from neighboring Puntland (a large number of captured pirates have confessed to being police officers from Puntland), and have established and protected a number of camps for refugees fleeing the violence in Southern Somalia and Puntland.

[edpc]

President Barack Obama says the United States intends to formally recognize Southern Sudan as a sovereign, independent state in July.

No comment by Gibbs as to whether by "July," they mean "yesterday."

[cmj328]

First policy move of any sort that I can remember agreeing with Obama on.

I’m pretty happy about this.

Long Live Christian Africa!

[Candor7]

George Clooney went over there , caught Malaria, and wrote a private citizens report to Obummer.

Result: Southern Sudan is recognized as another US aid receptacle( Congressional Black Caucus Kick Back plan)and immigrant source for the USA.

[max americana]

I don’t recognize Obama’s presidency so we’re even..

[Niuhuru]

It’s a entertainment cause dear to Hollywood hearts. Obama, being EVER so fashionable, is of course fully supportive of the development. I mean, he (Obama) actuallly met George Clooney over this at the White House.

[sageb1]

Because he’s a Christian. /s