Are We Now The Wimpy Kid?

Are we now the wimpy kid of the world? Obama’s deferential attitude towards the rest of the world is fairly galling. He basically does not come into any conversation with anyone else on the basis of strength, or as an equal.

He continually debases himself, in public by bowing deeply to other leaders and dictators (has anyone reminded him that that is simply not something the American president does? I mean, it IS written down somewhere isn’t it – and as a “constitutional scholar” he should know right. Although my thinking is that he wouldn’t know the Constitution if it bit him in the ass) and in private, strikes deals and agreements which diminish America, instead of uplifting it.

In one election, we went from a strong kid on the playground who earned respect from bullies and wimps alike. Now we are the kids everyone likes to take a shot at, and we don’t even fight back.

All signs point to yes.

Mubarak To Step Aside: Good News or Not?

Good news from Egypt? Mubarak, according to two sources, has decided to step down and his VP, Omar Suleiman, would be stepping into his place. The question is: does it matter? This is why I wonder, is this really good news for Egypt? Will Suleiman simply continue the same policies under a different name? What will life be like under someone from the same administration. Will this really lead to more democracy and freedom in Egypt?

In my opinion, its doubtful. Here comes the new boss, same as the old boss? Could this just be yet another tactic for Mubarak to maintain his grip, but use Suleiman as a figurehead in order to deflect the rage away from him personally? Who knows, but all signs points to yes.

Let’s hope that is this is not the case. But if it is, let hope that  the masses yearning for freedom wont be fooled and continue to pressure whoever is in charge for freedom and democracy.