Star Power?

[alan1]

WTF?
Can President Obama save Copenhagen talks? - Lisa Lerer - POLITICO.com
snip,

President Barack Obama's decision to drop in on the international climate conference in Copenhagen next month lends some star power to an event that's lost much of its luster — but at considerable risk for Obama himself.

It's all about him being a "star". So much for being a "statesman", like the leaders of old.

 

[dilloduck]

WTF?
Can President Obama save Copenhagen talks? - Lisa Lerer - POLITICO.com
snip,

President Barack Obama's decision to drop in on the international climate conference in Copenhagen next month lends some star power to an event that's lost much of its luster — but at considerable risk for Obama himself.

It's all about him being a "star". So much for being a "statesman", like the leaders of old.

A black star no less--they HAVE to be nice to him.

 

[Mr. H.]

He plans to make stars out of us all...

Obama to vow greenhouse emissions cuts in Denmark

WASHINGTON – Putting his prestige on the line, President Barack Obama will personally commit the U.S. to a goal of substantially cutting greenhouse gases at next month's Copenhagen climate summit. He will insist America is ready to tackle global warming despite resistance in Congress over higher costs for businesses and homeowners.