Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. The Careless, Astonishing Cruelty of Barack Obama’s Government 287 February 11, 2015 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in The Guardian (United Kingdom) on 10 February 2015 by George Monbiot (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Barack ObamaHSBCSomaliaTreasury DepartmentUnited Kingdom Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Australia: As the Iran War Flares, Donald Trump Looks for an Exit To Ease Mounting Political Pain September 8, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 India: Sanctions, Strikes, Stalemate: Trump Tightens the Noose, Iran Refuses To Blink September 7, 2026. Published in FirstpostUnless Trump is persuaded to return to the negotiating table, this cycle of violence is bound to persist. 0 United States of America: Post-Constitutionalism September 8, 2026. Published in La Cronica de HoyThe Constitution was the last nail in the coffin of feudalism, and it was the bourgeoisie who wielded the hammer. 0 Germany: Sabotage and Attacks: War without a Declaration of War September 7, 2026. Published in Die TageszeitungSo, is Berlin now at war with Moscow? 0 Ireland: The Irish Times View on the World Order: Global Power Is Shifting September 2, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Topics Australia: As the Iran War Flares, Donald Trump Looks for an Exit To Ease Mounting Political Pain September 8, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Canada: Why Donald Trump’s Trolling of Canada Is the Same Old Playbook of a Businessman Flop September 8, 2026. Published in Toronto Star 0 Canada: Ignore Donald Trump’s Trolling, What He Does Next Should Concern Us September 8, 2026. Published in Toronto Sun 0 Canada: A Dumb and Dumber Trade War September 8, 2026. Published in Toronto Star 0 United States of America: Post-Constitutionalism September 8, 2026. Published in La Cronica de HoyThe Constitution was the last nail in the coffin of feudalism, and it was the bourgeoisie who wielded the hammer. 0 India: Sanctions, Strikes, Stalemate: Trump Tightens the Noose, Iran Refuses To Blink September 7, 2026. Published in FirstpostUnless Trump is persuaded to return to the negotiating table, this cycle of violence is bound to persist. 0 Saudi Arabia: Trump, Putin and Exiting the War September 7, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatWhile one can go to war alone, returning in the same manner is impossible unless a knockout blow is achieved. 0 South Africa: US Social Security Shortfall Offers Warning for South Africa September 7, 2026. Published in Cape TimesThe failure was not a lack of information. It was a lack of political courage. 0 Related Articles Australia: Trump Suggests He Would Not Help UK in Another Falklands Clash September 3, 2026. Published in Sydney Morning Herald Germany: Even the Forever Young Former President Is 80 Now August 24, 2026. Published in Süddeutsche ZeitungObama is the only one of the group of former presidents who is not yet 80. South Korea: Trump’s Face on a Dollar Bill? June 5, 2026. Published in Dong-A IlboIt would be difficult to find another instance of an incumbent leader featuring their own face on a bill in a non-monarchic, democratic country. Saudi Arabia: Will Trump Conclude a Deal like Obama’s? May 26, 2026. Published in Arab NewsThe Trump administration and the Tehran regime are both cornered and in need of some agreement. India: When Bourbon Barrels Saved Scotch Whisky: The Trade Twist that Tamed Trump May 10, 2026. Published in Firstpost Previous articleObama, For the Love of God Do Not Arm UkraineNext articleObama’s Ambitious Agenda LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment