As I always need to say, I’m not an American.But you have no idea how phenomenal the payoff is when a world leader actually takes the time and effort to visit one’s own little country.And when that leader is so astoundingly popular, the payoff is way off the scale, not just in economic terms.No, I am not joking re the “popular” statement.Just because BHO is just some local politician to you guys, don’t lose sight of the fact that he is a a World Leader, and at the moment quite possibly the most important one. Mix into that the fact that he likely has some African heritage, and the crowds go wild over him.An analogy is the phenomenal trip made to Europe by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (and “the man who accompanied her”) during the near inflammation of the Cold War. JFK cemented his iconic status into world culture with that trip, and the USA consequently retained control during very shaky times.If your current POTUS missed this opportunity to ally with Africa, the regional influencing alternatives would be Russia and China. So, once again, do you reckon his trip is a good investment?Or do you think you would be better off spending five times as much and buying one more B2 bomber?
As I always need to say, I’m not an American.But you have no idea how phenomenal the payoff is when a world leader actually takes the time and effort to visit one’s own little country.And when that leader is so astoundingly popular, the payoff is way off the scale, not just in economic terms.No, I am not joking re the “popular” statement.Just because BHO is just some local politician to you guys, don’t lose sight of the fact that he is a a World Leader, and at the moment quite possibly the most important one. Mix into that the fact that he likely has some African heritage, and the crowds go wild over him.An analogy is the phenomenal trip made to Europe by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (and “the man who accompanied her”) during the near inflammation of the Cold War. JFK cemented his iconic status into world culture with that trip, and the USA consequently retained control during very shaky times.If your current POTUS missed this opportunity to ally with Africa, the regional influencing alternatives would be Russia and China. So, once again, do you reckon his trip is a good investment?Or do you think you would be better off spending five times as much and buying one more B2 bomber?