Andrew Malcolm’s recount of President Obama’s “repetitious and meaningless” warnings to Middle Eastern leaders, which he says discount the administration’s new sanctions on Syria’s president.
The Los Angeles Times commentator writes: “Every now and then the Obama administration likes to warn somebody about something. ... It looks like real action – even tough – and sounds pretty good for a news cycle or two. However, like calling for immigration reform or more college education, it doesn't really accomplish anything.
“Wednesday the American administration seemed to get serious. It slapped financial sanctions on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and six of his pals. And the media duly reported the action. Here's the problem with that deal: With months of warnings, the Syrian ophthalmologist-turned-dictator and his cronies don't have enough money left in the U.S. to buy a kabab. ...
“This Democrat's warnings are as empty as his house back on the South Side of Chicago. As long as he or Jay Carney are issuing renewed warnings about 'unacceptable behavior,' you're good to go.”
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