The strategic acumen and intelligence at work in the Biden administration, deftly applied to international relations for the good of the nation and indeed the safety and well being of the entire world, is wonderful to behold. The contrast with the brash, destructive incompetence of the previous administration in this arena is breathtaking!
The strategic acumen and intelligence at work in the Biden administration, deftly applied to international relations for the good of the nation and indeed the safety and well being of the entire world, is wonderful to behold. The contrast with the brash, destructive incompetence of the previous administration in this arena is breathtaking!
Not perfect, but still breathtaking especially in comparison to Trumpian idiocy. I still remember Trump's remark about African countries being shithole countries.
My take on reading that only South Africa had been included is that racism is at play as it always has been when dealing with Africa. I hope that they will be included this time. I was a Peace Corps volunteer for thee years in Sierra Leone and in a study abroad program at Fourah Bay College for six months before that. I remember meeting some Americans in Freetown who had the same type of hubris and basically had the idea that we were living in some kind of end of the world uncivilized place. Of course, this was also the British mantra all over the world as they were bringing all these places up to being able to govern themselves...you know, The White Man's Burden. Never mind, that all these places had been doing just fine until Europeans showed up. So many of the world's problems today go back to this.
Yes! United States of America is fully participating in the World. ItтАЩs not just politics. ItтАЩs acknowledging our connections, how decisions of one country affect all others. A stark contrast to the chaotic previous four years. Even more than rebuilding, itтАЩs responsibility. My hope is that climate change policies and collaboration are enough of a world priority that we see productive change before itтАЩs too late.
It's wonderful!! So valuable until another administration takes over, changes everything again, and everyone learns - again - that we aren't to be trusted. We MUST find a way to stop that from happening! It IS our history... :-(
"The contrast with the brash, destructive incompetence of the previous administration in this arena is breathtaking!" I could not have said it better Ed. Today's letter has allowed a calmness to come over my body that has not been there for a long time. Despite what many of my friends say, we are in the best of hands with the present administration! I thank Dr. Richardson for bringing this to our attention. I only wish this were headlines in All sorts of media instead of that T guy and what he's coming up with next as a distraction.
The strategic acumen and intelligence at work in the Biden administration, deftly applied to international relations for the good of the nation and indeed the safety and well being of the entire world, is wonderful to behold. The contrast with the brash, destructive incompetence of the previous administration in this arena is breathtaking!
Good consider, Ed! Biden is masterful, bringing Africa to the table is a beautiful thing.
Not perfect, but still breathtaking especially in comparison to Trumpian idiocy. I still remember Trump's remark about African countries being shithole countries.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-referred-haiti-african-countries-shithole-nations-n836946
My take on reading that only South Africa had been included is that racism is at play as it always has been when dealing with Africa. I hope that they will be included this time. I was a Peace Corps volunteer for thee years in Sierra Leone and in a study abroad program at Fourah Bay College for six months before that. I remember meeting some Americans in Freetown who had the same type of hubris and basically had the idea that we were living in some kind of end of the world uncivilized place. Of course, this was also the British mantra all over the world as they were bringing all these places up to being able to govern themselves...you know, The White Man's Burden. Never mind, that all these places had been doing just fine until Europeans showed up. So many of the world's problems today go back to this.
Only South Africa included in what? I am confused.
The G-20.
Mr. DeMeo, that was my first impression. It's as if an adult has walked into a room full of pre schoolers having a food fight.
Yes! United States of America is fully participating in the World. ItтАЩs not just politics. ItтАЩs acknowledging our connections, how decisions of one country affect all others. A stark contrast to the chaotic previous four years. Even more than rebuilding, itтАЩs responsibility. My hope is that climate change policies and collaboration are enough of a world priority that we see productive change before itтАЩs too late.
It's wonderful!! So valuable until another administration takes over, changes everything again, and everyone learns - again - that we aren't to be trusted. We MUST find a way to stop that from happening! It IS our history... :-(
Agreed. I was in awe as I read today's letter.
"The contrast with the brash, destructive incompetence of the previous administration in this arena is breathtaking!" I could not have said it better Ed. Today's letter has allowed a calmness to come over my body that has not been there for a long time. Despite what many of my friends say, we are in the best of hands with the present administration! I thank Dr. Richardson for bringing this to our attention. I only wish this were headlines in All sorts of media instead of that T guy and what he's coming up with next as a distraction.
Competency not just applied to international relations but on every single level! A bull in the china shop with gasoline and matches....