Because the press is in OB's pocket,

Submitted by Jason C (United States), Mar 22, 2010 at 12:43

and pointing out that he is a two-faced, lying SOB would hurt his image. The last thing the Western press can afford is to destroy the stooge they elected. Besides, he's doing a good enough job damaging his administration.

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