(actually, I sense sour grapes on NZ’s part. Their cup ranneth over so now Evans isn’t being very sporting with American woes. Nice twist on two themes though)
The ‘toon DOES raise a very valid point the “righties” here don’t want to admit, or recognize. Met folks from many countries when we were in N.Z. during the “W” years, and they all were disappointed that Americans actually voted for him the second time.
Interesting, now that Obama is actually looking to diplomacy, rather than war and actual bombing (though holding that as a promise, not a “threat” to back up that diplomacy) the “right” so full of themselves, and demanding hegemony, are so bent out of shape, while complaining about our debt that was mostly created to support that hegemony!!
OmqR-IV.0 over 10 years ago
Thanks to a British knight of the helm.
(actually, I sense sour grapes on NZ’s part. Their cup ranneth over so now Evans isn’t being very sporting with American woes. Nice twist on two themes though)
vhouse0 over 10 years ago
This is how an ally sees us. Read David Vine’s article detailing our military presence in so many countries.
crlinder over 10 years ago
It is expensive being the world’s policeman.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
The ‘toon DOES raise a very valid point the “righties” here don’t want to admit, or recognize. Met folks from many countries when we were in N.Z. during the “W” years, and they all were disappointed that Americans actually voted for him the second time.
Interesting, now that Obama is actually looking to diplomacy, rather than war and actual bombing (though holding that as a promise, not a “threat” to back up that diplomacy) the “right” so full of themselves, and demanding hegemony, are so bent out of shape, while complaining about our debt that was mostly created to support that hegemony!!