Obama to China: In Communism We Trust

by Infidelesto on November 14, 2009 · Comments

U.S. President Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech at a hall in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.(AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

U.S. President Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech at a hall in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.(AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

I admit, not those exact words, but you get the point.  Here’s what he said today in China:

“The rise of a strong, prosperous [Communist] China can be a source of strength for the community of nations,”

Sure, Barack…

Meanwhile…China detained several political dissidents ahead of Obama’s visit to the country.

Is it too much to ask to throw in a few words in defense of political freedom and free speech? Or would that ruffle China’s feathers too much?  I should expect by now that Obama standing up for freedom is somewhat of an afterthought.

Here’s the video of his remarks:

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  • “The rise of a strong, prosperous [Communist] China can be a source of strength for the community of nations,” - but, but, but:
    Does Obama actually realize that America faces major issues and problems in relation to Asia.
    The growing international influence of China, Japan's wish to be less dependent on America and problems regarding security agreements with both Japan and Korea together with the weakness of the American economy are signalling new times for a lesser important America in Asia. Japan plans to create an East-Asian Union as a counterweight to the economic influence of America in Asia.
    A new world order is at its beginning in Asia.
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