THE TRUTH SETS IN - AT 8:32 P.M. ET:  Even the mainstream media is starting to realize that there are certain truths about President Obama's foreign policy.  From The New York Times:

WASHINGTON — As President Obama welcomes world leaders to the United States this week, he has gone a long way toward meeting his goal of restoring the country’s international standing. Foreign counterparts flock to meet with him, and polls show that people in many countries feel much better about the United States.

But eight months after his inauguration, all that good will so far has translated into limited tangible policy benefits for Mr. Obama. As much as they may prefer to deal with Mr. Obama instead of his predecessor, George W. Bush, foreign leaders have not gone out of their way to give him what he has sought.

COMMENT:  You don't think that's because countries have their own interests, do you?  The identity of the person in the White House doesn't change those interests.

As for Obama's "popularity":  It's quite possible, I think, that Obama is popular because he hasn't pursued American interests.  It's easy to be popular when you're ready to give, and show no great interest in receiving.  Santa Claus is the most popular guy in the world.  Or Santa Bama. 

September 19, 2009