cre8tiff Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Our President serves are an arbitrator in a disagreement between China and France. And helps them come to consensus. But Mr. Obama, according to this account, stepped between the two men, urging them to try to find consensus, and giving them a "pep talk" about the importance of working together. The senior adminstration official said that Mr. Obama pulled Mr. Sarkozy aside, took him to a corner, "and discussed possible alternatives," the senior official said. Once they arrived at one, President Obama "sent a message to the Chinese" that a counter-offer was on the table. The Chinese spent some time considering the offer. But they took a few minutes. So Mr. Obama, with the assistance of translators, suggested that he and Mr. Hu have a conversation as well. They, too went to the corner to talk. After a few minutes, Mr. Obama called upon Mr. Sarkozy to join them. "Translators and sherpas in tow, they reached an agreement," the official said. "There was a multiple shaking of hands." But that's just grandstanding, eh? Edited April 2, 2009 by cre8tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Pshaw...that's nothing compared to sneaking up on Angela Merkel and giving her an ackward unwanted shoulder rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Not sure what Obama was brokering, but I would expect nothing less from the POTUS (regardless of who it is). Kudos. ...seriously, does anyone know what he was brokering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I like how he bowed down and showed his submissiveness to the King of Saudi Arabia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 They were debating if Kung Pao was better than French Fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think he sold the 2nd amendment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Now if only he could talk the Chinese into their acceptance of the Employee Free Choice Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think he sold the 2nd amendment. Zero impact, seeing as how we don't have militias in this country anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Not sure what Obama was brokering, but I would expect nothing less from the POTUS (regardless of who it is). Kudos. ...seriously, does anyone know what he was brokering? A Chinese food order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Not sure what Obama was brokering, but I would expect nothing less from the POTUS (regardless of who it is). Kudos. ...seriously, does anyone know what he was brokering? I'd bet that the French were being totally snobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Not sure what Obama was brokering, but I would expect nothing less from the POTUS (regardless of who it is). Kudos. ...seriously, does anyone know what he was brokering? just check the teleprompter script Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) ...seriously, does anyone know what he was brokering? Apparently the French were wanting our balls in a jar and the Chinese were wanting them encased in lucite. Other than us being neutered, I'm not sure where it all ended up, though. Edited April 3, 2009 by muck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I like how he bowed down and showed his submissiveness to the King of Saudi Arabia. I love $4 gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Wow. Barack Obama is amazing. His Presidentialness is like a refreshing springtime rainbow of hope with fluffy bunnies of change sliding down the arch into a shimmering golden pool of globalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Wow. Barack Obama is amazing. His Presidentialness is like a refreshing springtime rainbow of hope with fluffy bunnies of change sliding down the arch into a shimmering golden pool of globalism. Kyle: Hey Stan. Did you see that rainbow this morning? Stan: Yeah. It was huge. Cartman: Eh. I hate those things. Kyle: Nobody hates rainbows. Stan: Yeah. What's there to hate about rainbows? Cartman: Well, you know. You'll just be sitting there, minding your own business, and they'll come marching in, and crawl up your leg, and start biting the inside of your ass, and you'll be all like, "Hey. Get out of my ass you stupid rainbows." Stan: Cartman, what the hell are you talking about? Cartman: I'm talking about rainbows. I hate those friggin' things. Kyle: Rainbows are those little arches of color that show up after a rainstorm. Cartman: Oh. RainBOWS. Yeah, I like those. Those are cool. Stan: What were you talking about? Cartman: Huh? Oh nothing. Forget it. Kyle: No. What marches in, crawls up your leg-... Cartman: Nothing. Kyle: ...and starts biting the inside of your ass? Cartman: Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) I like how he bowed down and showed his submissiveness to the King of Saudi Arabia. Um, is it even possible to be more "submissive" to the Saudis than we'd been for the last 8 years? Edited April 3, 2009 by detlef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Nothing quite says presidential like giving the queen of england an ipod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Apparently the French were wanting our balls in a jar and the Chinese were wanting them encased in lucite. Other than us being neutered, I'm not sure where it all ended up, though. I caught part of a town hall meeting this morning he was giving in Europe to French and German students. He was talking about getting rid of our nuclear weapons, so that we will have the moral authority to talk to Iran and North Korea. He was talking about reducing our carbon footprint, and that we need to do that before we try to get other countries to do so. Basically he was he came across as though he'd sign Kyoto, and hope that after he signed it other countries would join in. I think both of those are very bad ideas, and do nothing but weaken us. He also talked about the need for universal health care. He talked about providing more aid to developing countries. I was not impressed, and was a little bit worried. Hey but the French and German students liked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Nothing quite says presidential like giving the queen of england an ipod. I was thinking the same thing but was going to leave that unsaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 They were debating if Kung Pao was better than French Fries. They settled on spicy sweet potato fries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Nothing quite says presidential like giving the queen of england an ipod. It could've been worse. Michelle Obama could've told a bunch of school children that they can grow up to be as successful as she is...of course, that's simply by getting married and having the stars align perfectly. But hey, it made little Cindi smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It could've been worse. Michelle Obama could've told a bunch of school children that they can grow up to be as successful as she is...of course, that's simply by getting married and having the stars align perfectly. But hey, it made little Cindi smile. ?? As far as I know... Michelle was more successful that Barack when they got married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Nothing quite says presidential like giving the queen of england an ipod. It's certainly better than winking at her. But you didn't worry about that when Bush did it did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I caught part of a town hall meeting this morning he was giving in Europe to French and German students. He was talking about getting rid of our nuclear weapons, so that we will have the moral authority to talk to Iran and North Korea. He was talking about reducing our carbon footprint, and that we need to do that before we try to get other countries to do so. Basically he was he came across as though he'd sign Kyoto, and hope that after he signed it other countries would join in. I think both of those are very bad ideas, and do nothing but weaken us. He also talked about the need for universal health care. He talked about providing more aid to developing countries. I was not impressed, and was a little bit worried. Hey but the French and German students liked him. Did he say "get rid" of nukes or "reduce"? Also, I haven't seen you post anything yet on the renewed dialog with the Russians. Is that because you'd prefer to piss and moan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Did he say "get rid" of nukes or "reduce"? Also, I haven't seen you post anything yet on the renewed dialog with the Russians. Is that because you'd prefer to piss and moan? He said reduce. Sorry, that is what I meant. I don't think even the most conservative among us thinks he is stupid enough to get rid of them all together. With regard to renewed dialog with the Russians, I think it is a positive, but nothing extraordinary, or for that matter really beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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