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THE WEST DELIGHTED WITH OBAMA'S 'BOYCOTT' OF 'PUTIN'S OLYMPICS'
Pravda, Russia
dec 19 2013
19.12.2013
The U.S. delegation that will be attending Sochi 2014 does not include
President Obama, but includes former Homeland Security Secretary
Napolitano, Ambassador McFaul, adviser Nabors, and several athletes,
including an out lesbian Billie Jean King. The opposition and Western
media are delighted with Obama's "boycott" of "Putin's Olympics,"
while experts are talking about "childish behavior."
For some reason everyone forgets that French President Sarkozy, former
U.S. President George Bush, as well as heads of Estonia, Poland,
Austria and the Czech Republic intended to boycott the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing but in the end all showed up at the opening ceremony. Does
anyone remember that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend
the Olympics in the U.S. Salt Lake City and Vancouver, Canada? Were
the American and Russian opposition media happy about the "boycott"?
Why not?
The actions of the U.S. president did not raise the question of
the consequences of this move (especially given Putin's absence
at the western Olympics), but rather the causes of this "childish
resentment." Why is Barack Obama so offended? If the "Magnitsky Act"
can be called a geopolitical game with a stretch, then sending gay
athletes is similar to Putin deciding to send Svetlana Peunova,
a fighter with reptilians, as an ambassador to the U.S. (this is
after the IOC ruled that the Russian legislation does not violate
human rights).
Could the reason be that Russia and personally Russian President
prevented the U.S. invasion to Syria after which the world media
announced the victory of the "tough guy Putin over Obama who does not
keep his promises," and some Europeans and Americans frankly stated
that they would like someone like Putin to be their president?
Could the reason be that the Russian Federation has returned to the
big geopolitics and untied the Middle East knot, bringing on its side
Moldova, Armenia, India, Vietnam and even longtime U.S. partners,
the Saudis?
Could the reason be the agreement with Ukraine, where despite the
blackmail and pressure from the U.S. and the EU, Russia withdrew
from the Western economy by investing in brotherly state? Could it
be that the head of the "main democracy on the planet" understands
that amid the collapsed rating, a U.S. default that nearly happened
and numerous internal problems he looks lackluster?
"I think here in the first place Obama's resentment plays its role. It
is no secret that Obama looks like a pawn on a chessboard as compared
with the king on the background of the President of Russia," said in an
interview with Politonline.ru Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Igor
Lebedev. He added that the Russian leader was "ahead" of his American
counterpart "in all respects," including influence. "Russia in recent
years has only strengthened its position and has responded to the
political, economic, and geopolitical challenges of the Americans,"
he said. "Obama does not see any other way to jab the strong country
and decided to act like he is in a kindergarten."
The parliamentarian said that if Obama does not attend the Olympics,
it is not a big deal. "The Olympics will be held in our country,
it will be great. All sports facilities are ready, the athletes are
ready, teams are arriving, and it will be a real celebration for
all professionals and fans," said Igor Lebedev. He also noted that
"if the opening of the Olympics is not attended by Obama, no one
will be hurt or disappointed except for the American athletes." "I
think Obama's image will subsequently suffer more as representation
of other countries will be much more prominent," noted the deputy.
If anyone should be offended, it is the U.S. team being used for
political purposes. However, after Obama gave away his ambassador to
Benghazi (the United States knew about the attack, and the military
offered to evacuate the embassy, but Obama refused), why be surprised?
Or could that be that Obama decided to give the Americans a reason
to be proud of something? What else to do if diplomacy fails, the
national debt is at trillions, China is demanding reports on the
invested billions from Obama, and the partner countries are turning
away from the guiding hand?
They can be proud of it, Russia is not greedy.
Politonline
http://english.pravda.ru/world/americas/19-12-2013/126428-obama_boycott_olympics-0/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Pravda, Russia
dec 19 2013
19.12.2013
The U.S. delegation that will be attending Sochi 2014 does not include
President Obama, but includes former Homeland Security Secretary
Napolitano, Ambassador McFaul, adviser Nabors, and several athletes,
including an out lesbian Billie Jean King. The opposition and Western
media are delighted with Obama's "boycott" of "Putin's Olympics,"
while experts are talking about "childish behavior."
For some reason everyone forgets that French President Sarkozy, former
U.S. President George Bush, as well as heads of Estonia, Poland,
Austria and the Czech Republic intended to boycott the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing but in the end all showed up at the opening ceremony. Does
anyone remember that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend
the Olympics in the U.S. Salt Lake City and Vancouver, Canada? Were
the American and Russian opposition media happy about the "boycott"?
Why not?
The actions of the U.S. president did not raise the question of
the consequences of this move (especially given Putin's absence
at the western Olympics), but rather the causes of this "childish
resentment." Why is Barack Obama so offended? If the "Magnitsky Act"
can be called a geopolitical game with a stretch, then sending gay
athletes is similar to Putin deciding to send Svetlana Peunova,
a fighter with reptilians, as an ambassador to the U.S. (this is
after the IOC ruled that the Russian legislation does not violate
human rights).
Could the reason be that Russia and personally Russian President
prevented the U.S. invasion to Syria after which the world media
announced the victory of the "tough guy Putin over Obama who does not
keep his promises," and some Europeans and Americans frankly stated
that they would like someone like Putin to be their president?
Could the reason be that the Russian Federation has returned to the
big geopolitics and untied the Middle East knot, bringing on its side
Moldova, Armenia, India, Vietnam and even longtime U.S. partners,
the Saudis?
Could the reason be the agreement with Ukraine, where despite the
blackmail and pressure from the U.S. and the EU, Russia withdrew
from the Western economy by investing in brotherly state? Could it
be that the head of the "main democracy on the planet" understands
that amid the collapsed rating, a U.S. default that nearly happened
and numerous internal problems he looks lackluster?
"I think here in the first place Obama's resentment plays its role. It
is no secret that Obama looks like a pawn on a chessboard as compared
with the king on the background of the President of Russia," said in an
interview with Politonline.ru Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Igor
Lebedev. He added that the Russian leader was "ahead" of his American
counterpart "in all respects," including influence. "Russia in recent
years has only strengthened its position and has responded to the
political, economic, and geopolitical challenges of the Americans,"
he said. "Obama does not see any other way to jab the strong country
and decided to act like he is in a kindergarten."
The parliamentarian said that if Obama does not attend the Olympics,
it is not a big deal. "The Olympics will be held in our country,
it will be great. All sports facilities are ready, the athletes are
ready, teams are arriving, and it will be a real celebration for
all professionals and fans," said Igor Lebedev. He also noted that
"if the opening of the Olympics is not attended by Obama, no one
will be hurt or disappointed except for the American athletes." "I
think Obama's image will subsequently suffer more as representation
of other countries will be much more prominent," noted the deputy.
If anyone should be offended, it is the U.S. team being used for
political purposes. However, after Obama gave away his ambassador to
Benghazi (the United States knew about the attack, and the military
offered to evacuate the embassy, but Obama refused), why be surprised?
Or could that be that Obama decided to give the Americans a reason
to be proud of something? What else to do if diplomacy fails, the
national debt is at trillions, China is demanding reports on the
invested billions from Obama, and the partner countries are turning
away from the guiding hand?
They can be proud of it, Russia is not greedy.
Politonline
http://english.pravda.ru/world/americas/19-12-2013/126428-obama_boycott_olympics-0/
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress