Granted, a few months ago but:
http://www.salon.com/2016/06/02/germany_recognizes_armenian_genocide_renewing_calls_for_u_s_to_do_the_same_and_for_obama_to_fulfill_his_promise/
"Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, made history on Thursday by voting in a landslide to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide.
The historic decision renewed calls for the U.S., which has long remained silent on the issue, to do the same. On the eve of entering the White House more than seven years ago, Obama promised to recognize the genocide, yet has failed to do so."
“As a senator, I strongly support passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 and S.Res.106),†Obama said. “And as president I will recognize the Armenian Genocide,†he pledged. My bold, because come on.
Liar. Puppet of Erdogan Yes, really, on this issue. There is no other rationale for the lie and broken promise [I mean, if one assumes Obama is a moral/good person. At this point that is indeed in doubt]. Obama acknowledging this wouldn't break NATO. It wouldn't cause Turkey to leave NATO. Erdogan is pwning Obama on this issue. Incredibly pathetic and weak. So many hopes and dreams destroyed. No We Can't state a simple plain promised fact to state, that the Armenian Genocide was just that, a Genocide.
Not sure what legacy folks will remember of the Obama Admin, but re: Armenian Genocide, it should be seen as duplicitous lies, pandering to minorities that wield no power yet maybe a few votes gained from the lie, and being browbeaten and a puppet of a ****** leader of another country whose country committed said Genocide. I sure hope Armenian-Americans never, ever trust another word out of the mouth of any politician on this issue. Obama seemed the most likely to do it, even promised to do so, but didn't. So, Armenian-American voters [and obviously this may not be or should be your only issue; I'm just crystalizing things and being reductive and simple per the topic], just expect no one will and dismiss any claims by any politicians who promise such as lies. Trust is gone, via the US President's naked, egregious lies.
Edited, Oct 2nd 2016 6:42am by Palpitus1