Obama's State of the Union and U.S. Foreign Policy

STRATFOR  Obama "will likely mention foreign issues and is undoubtedly devoting significant time to them, but the decision not to focus on foreign affairs in his State of the Union address gives the impression that the global situation is under control. Indeed, the Republican focus on domestic matters projects the same sense. Both sides create the danger that the public will be unprepared for some of the international crises that are already quite heated. We have discussed these issues in detail, but it is useful to step back and look at the state of the world for a moment."

Obama’s State of the Union Address: Top Five Commitments for a Free, Secure, and Prosperous America "The President’s approach has proven to be far short of what is needed to keep the nation safe, free, and prosperous. It is time for a new doctrine—and new priorities. Here are the top five that should be in the President’s speech."

Morning Bell: State of Denial "President Obama’s speech will describe his “five pillars” for ensuring America’s competitiveness and economic growth. He must be hoping that the American people already forgot about his first “five pillars” of economic growth that he unveiled at Georgetown University in April 2009. The President’s present pillar panel is pretty much the same as the old one. “Deficit reduction” and “investments” in education are completely unchanged. “New Investments in Renewable Energy” has been repackaged to the more centrist-friendly “New Investments in Infrastructure.” Out are ..."

Watch the Leopard Change His Spots  "Now ask yourself: if the Democrats had won the November 2010 elections, would any of this be happening? Do you really believe Obama has changed his philosophy? Do you think he would be talking and acting this way if he had other choices? Do you really believe the Dems would be talking ‘civility' and ‘let's all sit together during the State speech' if they had won in November?"

A Bipartisan Night to Remember? "In all of Thomas Sowell's prophetic work, one simple quote is among my favorites, "Most people on the left do not oppose freedom. They are just in favor of all sorts of things that are incompatible with freedom." In that vein, Republicans don't so much oppose bipartisanship. They just fall prey to all sorts of things that aren't actually bipartisan."

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