https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/02/11/president-obama-believes-he-can-charm-the-barbarians/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 13:03:22 -0400<![CDATA[Western liberals &#8212; and in the past I have been a very good one &#8212; still refuse to describe any culture other than their own as &#8220;barbaric&#8221; lest they be maligned as &#8220;racists.&#8221; Now, America&#8217;s first (half) African-American president, whose first order of business was to reach out to the Muslim world on Al-Arabiya, has said he will actively negotiate with the Iranians, Afghans, Pakistanis, and Saudis.]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:14:40 -0500<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2009/02/11/president-obama-believes-he-can-charm-the-barbarians-n103991