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Palin goes to Hong Kong, criticizes Obama
Sarah Palin has really stepped in it, choosing to criticize President Obama while she was speaking overseas yesterday.
Sarah Palin took her closely watched political act overseas for the first time since resigning as governor of Alaska, telling a Hong Kong audience that President Barack Obama had weakened American influence in Asia.With speculation raging over whether the former Republican vice presidential candidate is planning to challenge Mr. Obama in the 2012 presidential race or simply trying to convert her fame and popularity into income, Ms. Palin gave a 90-minute speech Wednesday that touched in part on foreign-policy issues, which were seen as her weak spot in the 2008 campaign.
Ms. Palin’s address at a conference sponsored by investment firm CLSA Asia Pacific Markets was officially closed to the media. The Wall Street Journal reviewed an audio recording of the speech. CLSA officials declined to say how much Ms. Palin was paid for the appearance.
Speaking on China policy, the former governor criticized the Obama administration for cutting back on some defense spending, suggesting that it sends a worrisome signal to allies depending on U.S. strength to counterbalance China’s growing influence.
“Our strong defense posture in Asia has helped keep the region safe and allowed … this area to prosper,” Ms. Palin said. “Our Asian allies get nervous if they think we’re weakening with security commitments.”
It is considered politically risky for U.S. public figures to criticize American policy on foreign soil. A White House spokesman declined to comment on Ms. Palin’s remarks.
Ms. Palin referred specifically to weapons cutbacks such as the F-22 Raptor fighter that the White House is pushing to cancel.
It’s one thing to be critical of the president’s policies, but as the saying goes, “politics stops at the water’s edge.”
It was despicable and disloyal when Bill Clinton protested against America while he was in England in 1969 and when Al Gore criticized Bush policies towards the Muslim world while at a conference in Saudi Arabia. It’s just as wrong when Republicans do it, and Palin should know better.
Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT
