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Obama Offers 'Wait And See' Approach To Trump, But Adds He'll Be Watching [Threatening?]
CNN ^ | November 20, 2016 | Allie Malloy,

Posted on 11/20/2016 5:47:48 PM PST by Steelfish

Obama Offers 'Wait And See' Approach To Trump, But Adds He'll Be Watching

By Allie Malloy, CNN November 20, 2016

Lima, Peru (CNN)President Barack Obama in his final press conference abroad advised the world to "take a wait and see approach" for what a Donald Trump presidency may mean in terms of policy, but added that he would weigh in if the "ideals" of the country are called into question.

Obama, while speaking in Lima, Peru on the final day of his last trip abroad, spent the majority of his trip answering questions on what a Trump presidency will mean for international allies -- including America's influence globally.

Obama -- concluding the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima -- acknowledged that he wouldn't hesitate to play critic in a Trump presidency if "necessary."

"I want to be respectful of the office and give the President-elect an opportunity to put forward his platform and his arguments without somebody popping off in every instance," Obama said.

"If there's specifics that have less to do with some proposal or battle but goes to the core questions about our values and our ideals, and if I think that it's necessary or helpful for me to defend those ideal then I'll examine it when it comes."

The President also reiterated that while he "can't guarantee" that Trump won't pursue some of the positions he's taken on the campaign trail, the President said reality would "force" Trump to "adjust" how he approaches those issues in office.

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To: Balding_Eagle

I agree with you. Obama and no few of his minions are also responsible for war crimes in Syria, not having any legal cover whatsoever for attempting to overthrow the government there.

They are still looking for old Nazis. The Kenyan had best be quiet and walk low.


41 posted on 11/20/2016 6:48:13 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Deplorable and loving it.)
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To: Steelfish

Good Lord, what an arrogant, pompous, egotistical ass. Only HE can define “America’s Ideals” and he will call out his successor if he violates the ideals as defined by Obama.

A man-child to the very end. If he had a shred of dignity and respect for the country and the office, he’d keep his big yap shut and quietly retire, never to be heard of or interfere again. I YEARN for days gone by when ex-POTUS would do that.


42 posted on 11/20/2016 6:48:19 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Steelfish

There is some federal law about interfering with U.S. foreign policy. Indict, convict, imprison. Trump needs to learn the legal specifics and tell Obama. Should have been done by Old Man Bush decades ago to peanut brain.


43 posted on 11/20/2016 6:48:32 PM PST by Founding Father (The Pedophile moHAMmudd (PBUH---Pigblood be upon him); Charles Martel for President)
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To: Steelfish

Roz from "Monsters Inc." had the same personality as Barack Hussein, but she was a nicer person.

44 posted on 11/20/2016 6:53:27 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: Steelfish

The should build a statue of fool and name it after him....


45 posted on 11/20/2016 7:02:38 PM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through you're anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
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To: Steelfish

Arrogant jerk


46 posted on 11/20/2016 7:05:53 PM PST by Pruney
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To: dp0622

His agenda was rejected.


47 posted on 11/20/2016 7:05:53 PM PST by Pruney
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To: SSS Two

Because he said he would be watching


48 posted on 11/20/2016 7:05:53 PM PST by Pruney
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To: Pruney

That’s it in a nutshell :)

Let him live in his deluded world. Makes the transition easier.


49 posted on 11/20/2016 7:06:51 PM PST by dp0622 (IThe only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: Steelfish

And then the NSA releases the emails between him and Hillary.


50 posted on 11/20/2016 7:08:14 PM PST by ameribbean expat
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To: Fungi

He had had 8 years to build and embed his network full of moles into our most sensitive infra structure. He is armed and dangerous.


51 posted on 11/20/2016 7:52:01 PM PST by Be Careful
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To: Fungi; Steelfish
He'll be hitting that bully pulpit especially hard for the 2020 election. Fomenting civil unrest, and attempting to get the black vote back on the side of the dems.

I just hope Trump has enough success for the minority blocs to make his words and worth truly irrelevant.

52 posted on 11/20/2016 7:57:56 PM PST by onona (Keeping the faith will be our new directive for the republic !)
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To: silverleaf
Just like Bush criticized him

Don't worry, Bush will rediscover his ability to level criticism at others the day after Trump is inaugurated. It won't be every day and it will be passive aggressive but he'll do it. Because in the end, he agrees with Obama way more than he does with Trump.

53 posted on 11/20/2016 8:18:34 PM PST by pepsi_junkie (ui)
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To: Steelfish

....he’s been watching for 8 years....POS


54 posted on 11/20/2016 8:44:05 PM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: Steelfish
If he chooses this path...

Congressional Hearings
Humility is often only brought about by humiliation.

55 posted on 11/20/2016 8:58:30 PM PST by StarfireIV (If you get knocked down in life ten times, be sure you get up eleven!)
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To: Steelfish

Stealing words from JFK, my response is: “Let the entire nation know, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure that Barack HUSAIN Obama, a muslim, is visited by the full force of law and sent to prison for his scores of crimes committed while in office.”

If this ba$tard is not brought to justice, he will continue for the rest of his life trying to damage our country.


56 posted on 11/20/2016 9:16:26 PM PST by Gator113 (~DRAIN THE SWAMP~ ~ LOCK HER UP ~ ~DRAIN THE SWAMP~ ~DRAIN THE SWAMP~ ~DRAIN THE SWAMP~)
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To: Steelfish

I think Trump will put zero in his place at the right time.IMO.


57 posted on 11/21/2016 2:03:03 AM PST by duckman
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To: Steelfish

I think Trump will put zero in his place at the right time.IMO.


58 posted on 11/21/2016 2:03:03 AM PST by duckman
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To: Steelfish

59 posted on 11/21/2016 2:23:24 AM PST by CodeToad (Ding Dong, the Bitch is Dead!!!)
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To: Steelfish

Trump to Obama: “Watch this....”


60 posted on 11/21/2016 3:45:12 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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