The Obama World Slam Dunk Tour!

“I am thrilled to be working with this new technology,” stated Cantor. “Soccer is a passion that can’t be described in words and when I scream GOOOOOOAL! I know that the joy I feel at that moment is shared by millions around the world. Now everyone will be able to carry that moment of joy with them everywhere they go.”

Ooops…we were supposed to be talking about President Obama here.  Andres Cantor however is that famous voice of World Soccer that does the longest celebration possible for an individual score.  Having said that, there is little to separate the recent vagabond travels of President Obama and his World acclaim by International leaders.  As Conservative Republicans…we are in shock….with the enormity of the numbers of World Leaders met and the commensurate approval and praise by these leaders.

Now we are not just talking about Europeans here, we have China, we have the Saudi’s, we have the South Koreans and Japan.  Whew, when did people in other countries suddenly discover that they knew how to speak and understand English?  “Holy moley Mr. Toad….” this is as shocking as it can possibly get.  World acclamation for an American President may not have happened since Teddy Roosevelt!

Yet, what has the President really accomplished?  Lots!  Just setting those meetings with the Russians, China and ten others was impressive enough. The new inclusion of France into NATO, now officially was a nice touch, along with general agreement on an “all inclusive World Stimulus package”.  For those that don’t know…that changes the rules to the point that “Inflation will not be a necessary factor in digging us out of the economic doldrums!”  Will it all work out?  The wait and see factor applies.  What still seems totally amazing….is the total world press…..willing to kiss up to President Obama!

Is the President “forthcoming”?  Unabashedly so!  His “real character” is almost overwhelming.  His ability to answer very tough questions with a substance and style we haven’t seen since Reagan again is impressive.  Say what we will about “Bank Bailouts”….”Higher Taxes”…..”Cap and Trade” or “Shutting down the Bush Tax cuts”.  Things are moving with Obama in place.

In this day of the Blackberry, Twitter and You Tube…we needed a “Hip and Trendy President”.  Sometimes “Too Hip and Too Trendy” for some taste, but all in all…..we can be sure no other world leader may be as aware of commercial electronic devices as President Barack Obama!  But what about our First Lady?  Michelle, seems to be getting even better reviews than her husband.  “Down to earth…honest…and caring!” seems to state the case with impunity!  “Out front and liking it!” might be another read.  How in the world could the Obama’s even sweep Queen Elizabeth off her feet?  She never had a word to say to any other US President….in our memory!

So, the President has met on the World Stage and made a very positive impression.  We now have financial support and partners from around the world.  We now have more Coalition Forces added to Afghanistan.  We now have NATO Forces added to the mix.  We now have some world banking regulations in the works that will search and destroy……those “Off Shore” Banking havens that aren’t willing to “work with our Department of Justice” or those of other countries!  We now scheduled meetings with the World’s Leaders to put agreements together…never thought of…including a gross reduction in Nuclear Weapons with a new START Treaty with Russia.

In the words of Andres Cantor……..”GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL” or in the words of the great departed Chick Hearn….”Put this one in the refrigerator!  The butter’s hard and eggs are chillin’!”  Or Bob Costas: “Slam Dunk!”…or finally Chris Berman….”He could go ….all the way!”