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“Obama was in Brasília on March 19 when he announced his authorization of “limited military action” in Libya. For that matter, he has been away from Washington for a large part of his two and a half years as president. This fact may be dwelt on excessively by his detractors, especially at Fox News, but its importance is scarcely acknowledged by his allies. (According to figures compiled at the end of 2010 by the CBS reporter Mark Knoller, Obama’s first twenty-three months in office saw seventy days on foreign trips and fifty-eight days on vacation trips.) He has gambled that it pays to present himself as a statesman above the scramble of something disagreeable called Washington.”
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About Susan Barton
I'm a former New Yorker now living in North Texas. Recently happily married to a wonderful man. The kids are all grown up and have become beautiful, productive members of society. It was tough going, raising 3 children as a single mom but we all managed to come through it better for having had the experience. I've been a freelance writer for years and recently stepped it up full-time. You can find my writing on eHow, Chron, Living Strong, The Nest, Examiner, HubPages, as well as several other article directory sites. I also write articles, Web content, product reviews, personal statements, bio's, newsletters, and more for several individuals and businesses. If I can write something for you please let me know. Email me at lovesleftovers@yahoo.com or visit my business website, www.thewritewords4you.com. Thanks for taking the time to read my profile and blog! ~Lovesleftovers~
