Richard V. Allen, former National Security Advisor to President Reagan, on President Obama's awkward Berlin slight:
Rather, it represents his message to Europe, a message of disdain that conveys very significant disregard for the principal allies that stood with us in the defense of Berlin, and for those behind the Wall whose courage and pressures were so very important in bringing it down. Barack Obama saw fit to detour to Berlin to make a campaign speech, and this week easily could have directed the pilots of Air Force One this week to take him to his ultimate destination via Berlin, since the world is round, if only for a short stop to demonstrate respect.
Instead, it's the cold shoulder for a man for whom Europe is "so yesterday." More "change" and less "hope" for Central Europe.
Read the rest at Politico.
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