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Thursday, November 21, 2013

Obama in Indonesia


While people think that Obama’s visit to Indonesia is very special, I cannot have the same opinion. For me, his visit is just like other presidents’ visit. Moreover, nothing is special on his coming for he resembles his formers, except his skin.

Because Obama had lived in Indonesia, it does not mean he is like Indonesian. Probably he loves several things about Indonesia, but I cannot believe he loves our country. He was only accidentally brought by his parents. Furthermore, it might happen to everyone, especially for those who have parents with different nationality.

People in Indonesia really hope that he will become a different American president, especially about his policy on our country because he had special memory on Indonesia. However, as we observe, he is just like his formers. In economy, Indonesia is only a perfect place to invest, not more. In education, even though he promised us to give more scholarship to Indonesian students, I cannot believe that it would be taken for granted. In addition, in politics, I believe America plays important role on our political life. For example, every time we need to get loan from IMF, America will always give his bargain in our politics.


Be wise. I guess that is the best suggestion for us dealing Obama’s visit. Probably the change that he promised is good for his own country, but not for every country. Sometimes, we overrate him considering his previous life in Indonesia that could make him as wise as Indonesian, for instance our attitude towards our brothers and sisters in Afganisthan or Iraq. Obama’s view, just like his formers’ is the same that military is still needed there. It is contrary to his promise when he delivered his champagne that he would soon send the military troops back to America.

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