Posted on 03/28/2014 6:23:28 AM PDT by jimbo123
Russian leader Vladmir Putin sent in troops and tanks to invade neighboring Ukraine and the Obama administration is coming to the rescue with . . . selfies!
State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki was mocked Thursday after posting a photo of herself on Twitter holding a sign that read #UnitedForUkraine @StateDeptSpox.”
Psaki, who has worked closely with President Obama since his 2008 campaign and is the chief communications adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, is smiling and giving a thumbs-up in the photo.
But the cheerleading for beleaguered Ukraine wasn’t trending or scaring off bully Putin, said critics in the blogosphere.
“Presenting The Latest US Strategy to Counter ‘Russian Aggression,’ ” a snarky blogger posted on zerohedge.com. “#Selfies!”
Critics said the photo from America’s chief diplomatic perch was embarrassing.
“No wonder Putin covers his mouth when speaking to Obama, perhaps to hide his laugh?” wrote another blogger.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
GOOD LORD......is this what we have decended into? These people are quite clearly insane. Like Glue stiffing crazy.
How ya like me now, punk!
(sigh) We are so scrood.
Come on, Pale Horse.
In another time, we would send aid of various forms, now we send selfies. They treat us as less than serfs, pray.
It is so embarrassing.
why the news blackout on venezuela?
The young folks there are in full revolution against the government
It’s that “flexibility” toward Russia kicking in that Obummer pledged to Pooty at the open mic moment before the 2012 election. Commies stick together for the good of the cause.
Where are all the Americans who have pledged to defend the Constitution from all enemies, “both foreign and domestic”???
“Grownup” acting like a kid. The whole world has to be laughing at this administration.
Reminds me of that “Sorry World” crap after Bush was re-elected.
Only one thing left for 0bama to do.
Yes he will have to man up and take the big step.
DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION for Vlad!
the left is living proof that even morons can get a job.
#POOPYHEADPUTIN
It’s not a selfie.
Yet another Obama campaign worker rewarded with a high-end taxpayer-paid position for which she was totally unqualified.
“why the news blackout on venezuela?”
Because it’s a failing socialist regime?
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