Where Were They?

Since the US is a major source of funding for anti-terror activities, we've hardly let the world down.  Why waste the money on sending another one or two people to join the 3million locals?  I notice all the "leaders" shown are Democrats.  Why didn't this rag show some Republicans that "let the world down"?

And where are all those tunnel-visioned instantaneous Francophiles in this country who not long ago were so angry with the French who had sense enough to oppose the senseless, wasteful, deadly military invasion of Iraq?

<<<<US Congress opts for "freedom fries"

French fries in the House of Representatives' cafeterias will now be known as "freedom fries" as part of a Republican protest at France's opposition to a war on Iraq.>>>>

Republican representative Bob Ney*, whose committee is in charge of the eateries, said the action was "a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France".

French toast from now on will be known as "freedom toast".

The move - following the lead of a North Carolina restaurant - reflects the anti-French sentiment among some lawmakers who feel President Jacques Chirac is betraying the US by opposing its policy on disarming Iraq.>>>

http://www.utexas.edu/courses/...les/freedomfries.htm

* Convicted, sent to prison for BRIBERY.

Dems don't want to insult or upset the muslims.

A non-answer from some. All the leaders shown were from other nations, noe from the US.  Obama's gone from leading from behind to doing nothing. 

Compilation of sources.

It was a mistake – a missed opportunity to remind France and other allies that the United States is committed to a war against terrorism waged by two U.S. president and thousands of U.S. troops since 9/11. The White House even admits the U.S. delegation wasn't high-ranking enough.

But this was no disgrace. No embarrassment. No snub.

 The United States has some 66,000 military personnel deployed in Europe. More than 6,800 U.S. service members have died in post-9/11 operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hundreds of billions of dollars from the U.S. treasury finance intelligence and military operations across the globe, making the United States the most stalwart enemy of terrorists.

Why should the President of the United States have to join a march to prove to the world the US fight on terrorism?

Just because a couple of days ago he declared that he would "stand with France" doesn't mean that he should actually have to, you know, stand in France. Especially on the weekend.

Besides, Obama's presence at the rally would have been disruptive. The apparatus that follows the U.S. president is isolating and the attending "limelight" nature were a direct counter to the vibe that organizers achieved in the streets of Paris.

So, next in line would have been V.P. Biden.

Having the Vice President show up would have been a demonstration of Americas commitment.

But really, the European Leaders breathed a sigh of relief when "Uncle Joe" didn't show.

Now THAT was a move I credit the President for. Can you imagine some of the interesting, or even worse, just dumb, blurbs ?

Besides, Joe doesn't know where France is.

Kerry?

Riding elephants on his India trip, I guess.

Not that the United States was entirely unrepresented. Attorney General Eric "Isn't He Gone Yet?" Holder was already in Paris mounting an investigation into whether the terrorists had been read their rights and offered legal counsel before being shot by the over-armed and quite possibly racist French police.  Holder did not, however, actually bother to attend the anti-terror march owing to a pressing brunch engagement at the Folies Bergère.

Perhaps, the seriousness of their situation is hitting home.  The French Prime Minister during a speech said France is at war with radical Islam.  While, not an official declaration of war, the PM is head of government and the second in power after their president.(head of state).

The left will accept any answer he gives for not showing up at this world event. He was performing abortions and could not leave, he was giving out marijuana to those in need, he was drafting executive orders to allow illegals to vote in the next election, he and Al Sharpton were discussing racist Americans and how they could deal with it once he was out of office, he was signing up for Obamacare and could not log onto the website, he was figuring out how to prosecute the next General who disagreed with him or spoke out of turn, and finally he was planning next years tax payer vacation as taxes were going up and he would have a lot more money to spend,

It doesn't matter if he did, or didn't attend this event. The Right would have be "outraged".

I was watching the football game and typing at the same time and realize now that what I typed didn't make sense. LOL

Basically, I was trying to say that no matter what President Obama does he is going to be criticized by the Right. If he had went, they would be outraged. He didn't go....they are not surprisingly OUTRAGED!

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He's catching hell from the MSM, as well, not just conservatives. For once, the EU nations seem to realize they have a major problem in their midst after ignoring it for decades.  The US showing up would have sent a message -- too bad.

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This started out partisan.  That is why I was questioning the bias of the rag that ran this "story".  Why only Democrats pictured?  Why not both?  Were there in fact Republican "leaders" there? 

How does going to a gathering of locals show "leadership"?

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Help me out, what message would it send?

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The EU and the French, in particular, have ignored the problem within their midst.  Like Truman with NATO, US support might go a long way.

He WAS there.

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So, showing up to a rally is somehow going to send the message that they have a "problem within their midst"?   Even the French aren't so stupid that they don't know that now.  Are you saying that the US hasn't been supporting anti-terrorism programs in the last decade?