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Cain: Obama on the ‘Wrong Side’ of Arab Spring

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain says President Barack Obama has been on the wrong side of nearly every situation in the Arab world and the United States has mishandled the uprisings in the region.

Other Republicans, too, were tough on Obama’s handing of Libya, Egypt and Yemen during Saturday night’s debate on foreign policy. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says the United States wrongly dumped overnight an ally in Syria, while Mitt Romney says it is time for the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad to end.

Rep. Ron Paul of Texas says it would be wrong for the United States to take active stands in the region. He says it’s up to each country to determine its future.

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  • morioka
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:52pm

    @UNDECIDEDinCLEVELAND
    I’m sorry for intervening in your business, I didn’t mean to sound arrogant. I just thought you might be interested to know what someone in the other side of the world is thinking. I saw the debates and from down this hellhole called middle east, things look a bit different… I know you have many problems with your economy and the borders and I took that under consideration and think that Cain is trustworthy on those issues as well. Also, I’m sure that if America will ever need assistance from the sons and daughters of Israel, we’ll be more than happy to do anything in our power to help. Regarding the Zetas- we’ve been fighting Hamas+Hizbullah for decades, not sure we can take the Zetas for you.

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  • c0mm0nsense
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:49pm

    Wonder why you dont see or hear of China or Russia running about the world? Maybe they learned from the Soviets? By the time we are done will be broke with no friends or are we there already. It used to be Europe getting bombed by terroist, what happened?

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  • Arshloch
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:29pm

    obama is on the wrong side of anything he does, even the bed.

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  • Augie4
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:37am

    “I have heard some say Cain does not know a thing about the Middle East. Well he just hit the nail on the head this time. Sounds to me like he knows what he is talking about.”

    Not only that, he didn’t say one word about what he would do any differently.

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  • lukerw
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:15am

    Did he miss… Obama is a Radical/Socialist with ties to Islam and a belief in Collectivism?

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  • MacJedi
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:01am

    If America could elect and survive complete losers like Carter and BHO, then there is no doubt in my mind that ANY of these >CONSERVATIVE< candidates that LOVE America and the Declaration+Constitution will prosper the country. The real problem with America is that we have TOO MANY people that don't want to be American. Remember, we must defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC.

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  • mikee1
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:44am

    It is THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD’S SPRING.

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  • Bill Rowland
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:31am

    Obumbler and Hilrod have kissed up to the Muslim Brotherhood and encouraged their take over of the revolutions in the mid east. Obama has admitted to being a admirer of the Muslims. The Muslim Brotherhood wants all of the muslim countries in the mid east and Africa united in a Caiphate. Their constitution calls for Sharia Law and the conversion or elimination of all infidels.
    The belief of many people is that Obumbler and Hilrod are encourageing them, they have both stated that the brotherhood is a benign organization that believes in democracy. To this I say BS.

    OMG

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  • sempek1
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:16am

    Herman Cain has class. If he survives what appears to be a ‘bimbo attack’ and the elite media negativity he DESERVES to be elected president. He’s got the guts and leadership and he understands people like me – small business, outside the beltway. He’s not one of “them” the old-style repubs. They are trying to “Palinize” him and it’s painful to watch. But, truth does eventually prevail.

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  • morioka
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:17am

    Forgive me, I‘m not an American but I’ve watched all the debates so far and I got the impression that Cain is the best choice for America. This guy’s got balls and it seems he has no fear, he’s not looking back for approval, he’s a leader, he knows what he wants and he’s not afraid to go get it.
    As an Israeli I feel that when the day comes and my country will be forced to bomb Iran, the only one to back us up is this guy. The worst option for us is Paul and if Obambi is reelected, he’ll probably give Iran a heads-up.

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    • ScienceIsNotEvil
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:26am

      Why does you country keep trying to sell weapons to China and Russia? Israel is even building a military UAV factory, with technological transfer, in Russia with a Russian company.

      I am not sure that it is a smart move for the United States to continue to assist a country that can’t seem to stop proving arms and technology to our enemies.

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    • UNDECIDEDinCLEVELAND
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:41pm

      I think we should elect whoever the Israeli thinks we should elect! Can you please send some of your young men and women to protect our southern border? I think it would be best if you guys fought the Zetas.

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    • morioka
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:28pm

      @ScienceIsNotEvil
      I don‘t know anything about that factory you’ve mentioned, it‘s been a few years since my service and I can’t tell you anything about it for sure. I CAN tell you though, that I do know one thing for sure: my country NEVER sold weapons to any country without American approval. We’re not stupid you know, we have no reason to harm our best friend in this lonely situation we’re at. In Israel we have three things we’re good at making: software, medicine and arms. we export certain weaponry ONLY to countries allowed by uncle Sam I guarantee you that.
      Sometimes I feel that my country is kinda like your pet in a way, we‘re loyal to you and we love you and that’s okay ’cause if there‘s anyone on this planet with the right values it’s only you.

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  • ThoreauHD
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:05am

    Obama is on the right side of the arab spring if he is a jihadist muslim.

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  • honor007
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:34am

    Mr Herman Cain knows about his foreign policy and everyone else fell in line. No more money to people that hate and want to kill us. That is where we start, Period. We stand with Israel. CAIN 2012~

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  • Founding Father2
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:52am

    I like Bachmann’s response saying that Obama picks Occupy Wall Street over Israel – Foreign Policy to do with the Arab Spring: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/bachmann_obama_ows_israel.html

    Whether its Occupy Cairo or Wall Street, Obama has sided with our enemies.

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  • nightingayle
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:26am

    Caine sounds good and has experience unlike Obama did when he fraudently was elected…actually any body that isn’t a marxist or communist would be better than what we got now..he is trying purposely to destroy America…I will be shocked if he isn’t dictator in 2012 with all the those planning to manipulate the voting system ..George Soros, Acorn, and all his radical groups that are flourishing around our marxist president..if he gets away with it again , kiss America goodbye, because soon you will not recognize it.

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  • Steve
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:25am

    Quran (9:29) – “Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.”

    Quran (25:52) – “Therefore listen not to the Unbelievers, but strive against them with the utmost strenuousness…”

    Quran (61:4) – “Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way”

    Quran (61:9): “He it is who has sent His Messenger (Mohammed) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam) to make it victorious over all religions even though the infidels may not like it.

    “I believe in the United States of America as a Government of the people by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a Republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my Country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
    Ronald Reagan

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  • your sensei
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:23am

    That might mean something if Herb Cain didn’t think Arab Spring was a soap.

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  • lylejk
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:21am

    Libya is about to go to the Muslim Brotherhood; Egypt already are in the tank for the Muslim Brotherhood. The MB are the precursors to Al-Quaida (some believe actual ties) and the MB wants 100% Shiria Law to be the Law of the land meaning all other faiths be damned. I would say that Mr. Cain’s statements actually are not strong enough. BO really messed things up with the Arab Spring and we all are about the pay the price and soon. Sad. :)

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  • Fla Del
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:15am

    I have heard some say Cain does not know a thing about the Middle East. Well he just hit the nail on the head this time. Sounds to me like he knows what he is talking about.

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    • Steve
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:33am

      Not so fast!.

      http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/08/spencer-gop-candidates-must-declare-opposition-to-sharia.html

      Then there is Herman Cain​, who started out strongly, albeit with some clumsily worded statements, as the only candidate who manifested a deep awareness of the magnitude of the threat from Islamic law, a comprehensive political system that denies the freedom of speech, the freedom of conscience and the equality of rights of all people before the law. Islamic law has now been a determining factor in court cases in 23 states, so this is no trivial matter, and Cain seemed determined to resist its advance in the United States.

      Determined, that is, until he met with representatives of the Muslim Brotherhood-linked All Dulles Area Muslim Society—the ADAMS Center. Cain then issued a statement saying he was “humble and contrite for any statements I have made that might have caused offense to Muslim Americans and their friends,” and “truly sorry for any comments that may have betrayed my commitment to the U.S. Constitution and the freedom of religion guaranteed by it

      Betrayed his commitment to the U.S. Constitution by appearing determined to fight against a serious threat to it? Betrayed his commitment to the freedom of religion by resisting a radically intolerant ideology that mandates second-class status for all people who believe differently?

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