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Text your say: America decides

Your comments on the presidential election in the US and its impact on Indonesia:Whoever the winner, Obama or Romney, they have to have a wise foreign policy

The Jakarta Post
Thu, November 8, 2012

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Text your say: America decides

Your comments on the presidential election in the US and its impact on Indonesia:

Whoever the winner, Obama or Romney, they have to have a wise foreign policy.

Good relations between the US and the Islamic countries will have a good impact on the world.

Indonesia could still expect good relations in trade, military and others with the US, whoever the president.

Bambang Utomo

Jakarta

“Two watermelons cannot be carried in one hand” (Arabic proverb). So, one has to be left behind. I hope the Obama watermelon stays. He is emotionally attached to Indonesia, so for him to forget Indonesia is next to impossible.

If his heart is with Indonesia, his head will accompany. Whenever needed, he will always extend a helping hand to Indonesia. We may also hear more of Bahasa in the US which is a touchy subject.

The man in boots does not know the man in shoes, so Obama any day would be better for Indonesia because he is familiar with its culture.

Indu Nandal
Purwakarta, West Java

I don’t really know whether we will feel the direct effect of Obama’s leadership as president in the US or not.

But If I had a chance to vote (although I’m not an American) I would vote for him (Obama).

At least he makes the world realize that we should stop discrimination in this world. And black skin does not matter, anyway!

Anista Fefiana

Here and in Singapore, when international relations experts speak about the American president and Asia, they talk exclusively about China. What about the Republic of Korea?

What about Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong — who often hold different views to China? What about the vast Southeast Asia, from Indonesia to Vietnam to Singapore? What about India and other South Asian nations? What about Central Asia?

China is the largest Asian nation according to several determinants. But China is not Asia. Asia is far
bigger than China.

Mario Rustan


Indonesia expects that America will respect Indonesia no matter who is elected to become the president!

Whether Barack Obama is elected or not, the US will remain an important country for Indonesia.

Fitri Nurjanah

In terms of foreign policy, there is I think, a possibility of change if Romney gets elected. He will certainly not view Indonesia the way Obama does.

Romney, like any other Republican president, might seek Indonesia only when he needs to and
not as partner.

John Berkhmans

The American citizens know best. But I prefer Obama for his concern is not only problems in the States but outside as well.

Of course it is because he still likes sate and bakso from Indonesia. God bless America whoever the President, although I pray for Obama.

E Nurdin
Jakarta


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