Two Obama
One day - two morals. Such is the spiritual image of the American president, which has been criticized by the largest American press in the person of the Washington Post. When Obama is in India, he is punishing the local government for infringing the rights of women. In Saudi Arabia, Obama keeps his mouth shut even when someone in the background cuts off his head with a curved saber.
The author of a sensational article criticizing the double standards of the American president - Iskhan Tarur. The material was published on January 29 under the heading “World Views” of the newspaper. Washington Post.
The journalist told the readers history "About two time zones".
On the last day of his visit to India, the US President addressed the students who filled the hall in the capital of the country. He pushed his passionate speech on a favorite topic — about the United States, about “democracy and pluralism”, noting that India shares all these “values”. He said in his usual physiological style about “partners”: “India and the United States are not just natural partners. I believe that America can be the best partner for India. ”
A few hours later, Obama has already forgotten about American values. The president’s plane, which was accompanied by delegates from two leading American parties, landed in Riyadh. Obama came to the Saudis to express his condolences over the death of old King Abdullah and pay his respects to the new king Salman. Headlines of messages written by residents of Saudi Arabia immediately appeared in social networks: “Michelle Obama is without a headscarf!”
But did Obama say anything against the dark medieval mores of Saudi Arabia - the kingdom, where the concept of human rights is extremely rare? No, Obama did nothing of the kind.
But a few hours earlier, in Delhi, this same Obama, "praising the unprecedented growth of India, its proud democratic traditions, the viability of a huge number of young people," turned on the path of criticism.
First, he, though not directly, but still criticized the national policy of India. According to him, every person has the right to practice his religion and adhere to his own convictions, hoping that he will not be “persecuted for it” for this. Then he said pompously about the "light of God." The Indians understood this as a warning about the “nationalist” policy pursued by the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Further, Obama said something more critical. He raised the topic of respecting the rights of women in India, where "shocking violations" are noted. “Every girl's life is a value! Every daughter deserves the same chance as a son. Every woman ... should feel safe and be surrounded by the respect and dignity that she deserves, ”Obama said.
Do not expect Obama to make similar statements in Saudi Arabia, writes Iskhan Tarur. Riyadh is a Washington partner, an alliance with which is built on counter-terrorism issues in the Middle East and on energy policy. In short, Riyadh is "vital to the interests of Washington."
(By the way, Mr. Ben Rhodes, the deputy national security adviser to the United States, whom the press asked for comment on Obama’s double standards, uttered something amazing. According to him, the United States does not indicate to other countries “what they should do.”
In the meantime, “draconian religious laws” are in force in Saudi Arabia. On women's freedoms do not speak at all. As for the "justice", here the methods of Riyadh are very similar to the approaches of the terrorists from the "Islamic State". But what to say - Salman did not have time to be crowned, as one unfortunate in Jeddah was publicly cut off his head.
However, this kingdom remains an American ally in the region. Therefore, other American politicians who are prone to demagogy and advocate “American values” and condemn the “cunning of tyrants” are forced to give their fervent speeches “somewhere else”.
Obama is hardly the first American president who is “accused of foreign policy hypocrisy,” the analyst notes. And in fact there is nothing surprising in his behavior. Obama has long supported a “pragmatic approach” to affairs in the international arena and is showing appropriate ideological flexibility.
Nevertheless, Iskhan Tarur concludes, when you advertise religious pluralism and defend the rights of women in one country, and then you go to show respect to the leaders of the country where there are no marked rights, your actions “look at least a little awkward” .
By the way, Michelle Obama did not really put on a niqab in Saudi Arabia, but also gave a hand to men (members of the royal family). About it in the same Washington Post 27 January was reported in an article from the Associated Press.
This article also noted that there was a “sharp contrast” between B. H. Obama’s speech in India, where he spoke a great deal about the importance of women's rights, and the subsequent departure to Saudi Arabia — just where women have no rights.
First Lady Michelle Obama in Riyadh was wearing a cardigan and black pants, which is conservative in the United States. However, in Riyadh, the American pants can still be forgiven, but they will surely express their displeasure with the open face. In Saudi Arabia, a woman’s face should be hidden under a niqab.
Michelle also tried to shake hands with the members of the royal house. Some representatives of Saudi Arabia shook hands with her, since Obama stood nearby, but others confined themselves to a "nod toward her."
As we see, in the kingdom all the same honor the rights of women. First, some of the royals of blood offered Michelle a hand, and second, the first lady returned to the United States safe and sound. If she were not Obama's wife, she would not blow her head off!
The author of a sensational article criticizing the double standards of the American president - Iskhan Tarur. The material was published on January 29 under the heading “World Views” of the newspaper. Washington Post.
The journalist told the readers history "About two time zones".
On the last day of his visit to India, the US President addressed the students who filled the hall in the capital of the country. He pushed his passionate speech on a favorite topic — about the United States, about “democracy and pluralism”, noting that India shares all these “values”. He said in his usual physiological style about “partners”: “India and the United States are not just natural partners. I believe that America can be the best partner for India. ”
A few hours later, Obama has already forgotten about American values. The president’s plane, which was accompanied by delegates from two leading American parties, landed in Riyadh. Obama came to the Saudis to express his condolences over the death of old King Abdullah and pay his respects to the new king Salman. Headlines of messages written by residents of Saudi Arabia immediately appeared in social networks: “Michelle Obama is without a headscarf!”
But did Obama say anything against the dark medieval mores of Saudi Arabia - the kingdom, where the concept of human rights is extremely rare? No, Obama did nothing of the kind.
But a few hours earlier, in Delhi, this same Obama, "praising the unprecedented growth of India, its proud democratic traditions, the viability of a huge number of young people," turned on the path of criticism.
First, he, though not directly, but still criticized the national policy of India. According to him, every person has the right to practice his religion and adhere to his own convictions, hoping that he will not be “persecuted for it” for this. Then he said pompously about the "light of God." The Indians understood this as a warning about the “nationalist” policy pursued by the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Further, Obama said something more critical. He raised the topic of respecting the rights of women in India, where "shocking violations" are noted. “Every girl's life is a value! Every daughter deserves the same chance as a son. Every woman ... should feel safe and be surrounded by the respect and dignity that she deserves, ”Obama said.
Do not expect Obama to make similar statements in Saudi Arabia, writes Iskhan Tarur. Riyadh is a Washington partner, an alliance with which is built on counter-terrorism issues in the Middle East and on energy policy. In short, Riyadh is "vital to the interests of Washington."
(By the way, Mr. Ben Rhodes, the deputy national security adviser to the United States, whom the press asked for comment on Obama’s double standards, uttered something amazing. According to him, the United States does not indicate to other countries “what they should do.”
In the meantime, “draconian religious laws” are in force in Saudi Arabia. On women's freedoms do not speak at all. As for the "justice", here the methods of Riyadh are very similar to the approaches of the terrorists from the "Islamic State". But what to say - Salman did not have time to be crowned, as one unfortunate in Jeddah was publicly cut off his head.
However, this kingdom remains an American ally in the region. Therefore, other American politicians who are prone to demagogy and advocate “American values” and condemn the “cunning of tyrants” are forced to give their fervent speeches “somewhere else”.
Obama is hardly the first American president who is “accused of foreign policy hypocrisy,” the analyst notes. And in fact there is nothing surprising in his behavior. Obama has long supported a “pragmatic approach” to affairs in the international arena and is showing appropriate ideological flexibility.
Nevertheless, Iskhan Tarur concludes, when you advertise religious pluralism and defend the rights of women in one country, and then you go to show respect to the leaders of the country where there are no marked rights, your actions “look at least a little awkward” .
By the way, Michelle Obama did not really put on a niqab in Saudi Arabia, but also gave a hand to men (members of the royal family). About it in the same Washington Post 27 January was reported in an article from the Associated Press.
This article also noted that there was a “sharp contrast” between B. H. Obama’s speech in India, where he spoke a great deal about the importance of women's rights, and the subsequent departure to Saudi Arabia — just where women have no rights.
First Lady Michelle Obama in Riyadh was wearing a cardigan and black pants, which is conservative in the United States. However, in Riyadh, the American pants can still be forgiven, but they will surely express their displeasure with the open face. In Saudi Arabia, a woman’s face should be hidden under a niqab.
Michelle also tried to shake hands with the members of the royal house. Some representatives of Saudi Arabia shook hands with her, since Obama stood nearby, but others confined themselves to a "nod toward her."
As we see, in the kingdom all the same honor the rights of women. First, some of the royals of blood offered Michelle a hand, and second, the first lady returned to the United States safe and sound. If she were not Obama's wife, she would not blow her head off!
Observed and translated by Oleg Chuvakin
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