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Israel aside, I still agree with this meme... The abstention from voting at the UN was obviously more than Kerry, and the Ambassador to the UN. obama is behind that. It has his mark all over it. Does it matter, in a "real" sense, to Israel? Probably not. It
does show the world that the US can no longer be trusted to stand with her allies...
Changing the subject just a little bit: I read this on a friend's fb page this morning... Sums it up pretty well. (Thanks to Patrick Kelly.)
The Architect of Destruction
By Maureen Scott
Barack Obama appears to be a tormented man filled with resentment,
anger, and disdain for anyone of an opinion or view other than his. He
acts in the most hateful, spiteful, malevolent, vindictive ways in order
to manipulate and maintain power and control over others. Perhaps,
because, as a child, he grew up harboring an abiding bitterness toward
the U.S. that was instilled in him by his family and mentors…it seems to
have never left him.
It is not the color of his skin that is a problem in America . Rather it is the blackness that fills his soul and the hollowness in
his heart where there should be abiding pride and love for this country.
Think: Have we ever heard Obama speak lovingly of the U.S. or
its people, with deep appreciation and genuine respect for our history,
our customs, our sufferings and our blessings? Has he ever revealed
that, like most patriotic Americans, he gets "goose bumps" when a band
plays "The Star Spangled Banner," or sheds a tear when he hears a
beautiful rendition of " America the Beautiful?" Does his heart burst
with pride when millions of American flags wave on a National holiday -
or someone plays "taps" on a trumpet? Has he ever shared the admiration
of the military, as we as lovers of those who keep us free, feel when
soldiers march by? It is doubtful because Obama did not grow up sharing
our experiences or our values. He did not sit at the knee of a
Grandfather or Uncle who showed us his medals and told us about the
bravery of his fellow troops as they tramped through foreign lands to
keep us free. He didn't have grandparents who told stories of suffering
and then coming to America , penniless, and the opportunities they had
for building a business and life for their children.
Away from
this country as a young child, Obama didn't delight in being part of
America and its greatness. He wasn't singing our patriotic songs in
kindergarten, or standing on the roadside for a holiday parade and
eating a hot dog, or lighting sparklers around a campfire on July 4th as
fireworks exploded over head, or placing flags on the grave sites of
fallen and beloved American heroes.
Rather he was separated from
all of these experiences and doesn't really understand us and what it
means to be an American. He is void of the basic emotions that most feel
regarding this country and insensitive to the instinctive pride we have
in our national heritage. His opinions were formed by those who either
envied us or wanted him to devalue the United States and the traditions
and patriotism that unites us.
He has never given a speech that
is filled with calm, reassuring, complimentary, heartfelt statements
about all the people in the U.S. Or one that inspires us to be better
and grateful and proud that in a short time our country became a leader,
and a protector of many. Quite the contrary, his speeches always
degenerate into mocking, ridiculing tirades as he faults our
achievements as well as any critics or opposition for the sake of a
laugh, or to bolster his ego. He uses his Office to threaten and create
fear while demeaning and degrading any American who opposes his policies
and actions. A secure leader, who has noble self-esteem and not false
confidence, refrains from showing such dread of critics and displaying a
cocky, haughty attitude.
Mostly, his time seems to be spent
causing dissension, unrest, and anxiety among the people of America ,
rather than uniting us (even though he was presented to us as the "Great
Uniter"). He creates chaos for the sake of keeping people separated,
envious, aggrieved and ready to argue. Under his leadership Americans
have been kept on edge, rather than in a state of comfort and security.
He incites people to be aggressive toward, and disrespectful of, those
of differing opinions. And through such behavior, Obama has lowered the
standards for self-control and mature restraint to the level of
street-fighting gangs, when he should be raising the bar for people to
strive toward becoming more considerate, tolerant, self-disciplined,
self-sustaining, and self-assured.
Not a day goes by that he is
not attempting to defy our laws, remove our rights, over-ride
established procedures, install controversial appointees, enact divisive
mandates, and assert a dictatorial form of power.
Never has there been a leader of this great land who used such tactics to harm and hurt the people and this country.
· Never have we had a President who spoke with a caustic, evil tongue
against the citizenry rather than present himself as a soothing, calming
and trustworthy force.
· Never, in this country, have we experienced how much stress one man can cause a nation of people - on a daily basis!
Obama has promoted the degeneration of peace, civility, and quality of
cooperation between us. He thrives on tearing us down, rather than
building us up. He is the Architect of the decline of America , and the
epitome of a Demagogue.
© Maureen Scott
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Fuck obama.