Saturday, March 19, 2016

6 International Leaders Just Banded Together And Told Obama To Get Lost In A BIG Way  March 18, 2016
   The UK politicians’ open letter leaves no room for doubt as to whether or not they appreciate Obama’s politicking in UK affairs.
   The letter, which was addressed to the president by name begins, “On June 23, citizens of the United Kingdom will decide on whether or not to leave the European Union in an historic referendum.”
   Insisting Obama’s opinion of the referendum is of no consequence the letter states, “matters of economics, trade, and security are best handled in conjunction with the broad needs of twenty eight member states or the direct concerns of the people of the United Kingdom.”
The scathing letter continues by reminding Obama he’s an unwelcome outsider. “With so much at stake, it is imperative that the question of exiting the European Union is not one answered by foreign politicians or outside interests, but rather by the British people who must ultimately live with change or the status quo.
   “In the coming months the British public will evaluate the merits of a ‘Leave’ or ‘Remain’ vote and issues of national sovereignty must be decided exclusively by the people of the United Kingdom.
‘   It must be advised that even a passive diplomatic recommendation in the matter of our national decision will receive the opposite of the intended effect.”
In what appears to be a tone of lecturing, the letter scolds Obama saying, “Interfering in our debate over national sovereignty would be an unfortunate milestone at the end of your term as President.”
   Lastly, the UK Parliament members respectfully asked Obama to respect their wishes, stating, “As fellow elected representatives, we would therefore ask that you abstain from any intended advocacy in the matter of the approaching referendum, and allow democracy to take its course. We would therefore respectfully ask that you refrain from further politicizing this debate by intervening in our approaching referendum and instead allow democracy to take its course.”
   It is unclear how the president will receive such a stern rebuke from our allies across the pond, or whether or not he will respect their wishes.  As of this writing, the White House had not issued a reply to the letter.

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