Posted by
Bob Siegel on Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:29:43 PM
The results are in from President Obama's attempts to change his tone in the Middle East. Consider the following gestures:
1) While campaigning, last year, Obama promises to have unconditional talks with Iranian President Ahmadinnejad.
2) After being elected, this promise continues.
3) On his first star tour to Egypt, Obama apologizes for America,
compares Israel's treatment of the Palestinians to American slavery of blacks, and assures Iran publicly that they have a right to
continue their nuclear program.
4) When the fraudulent elections are over in Iran, Obama refuses to condemn them.
5) When the Iranian government violently beats down protesters,
arresting many and killing some, Obama says he does not want to be
viewed as taking sides, for this would only give our enemies an excuse
to say bad things about America. Evidently, this is something they only do when we renounce violence.
6) When asked if the diplomatic talks are still offered, Obama's press secretary says, "Yes."
7) Finally, after much public pressure and criticism, Obama denounces the violence but still holds out an olive branch for
diplomatic talks. Obama supporters praise his actions. In response to suggestions that this was too little too late, they point to a man who was wise
enough to appraise the situation before quickly acting. Here's their line: "As the true colors of Iran's regime became more and more apparent,
Obama changed his response accordingly."
Hmm...Those Iranian government acts of violence against their own citizens must have been
quite an education for Obama. I guess Ahamadinnejad;'s denial of the
holocaust and vow to destroy Israel weren't sufficient to tip him off. But even the post-enlightened Obama leaves something to be desired inasmuch as the offer to have diplomatic talks are still on the table right next to the mustard and relish for those Independence Day dogs. Indeed, Ahmadinnejad may be so moved by our annual celebration of freedom that he'll choose to extend a little freedom himself.
These seemed to be the ideas on our president's mind.
The result of Obama's novel gestures and unparalleled appeasement: Ahamadinnejad vows to get even, condemns America for
interfering, and says Obama is no different than George Bush.
Maybe that will do the trick. Nothing else seemed to be making Obama mad enough to put his foot down, but this latest insult is something else altogether, a down right foul!
"OK, Mr, Ahmadinnejad, you can deny the
holocaust all you want and threaten Israel till the cows come home. As for beating
your public protesters? Well I don't like that very much, and yet, was I not still willing to reach out my hand and soften my speech? So you reward these noble gestures by comparing me to George Bush? Heck, I never compared you to Hitler even though you do talk a lot like him..George Bush, eh? Now you're just being down right mean
and nasty. No more Mr. Nice Guy from me. I have made every possible concession and I was planning more but you can forget it now. I'm returning the See's Candy and coupon for a free Slurpee at 7/11. That's just for starters: Rest assured, if this inappropriate behavior continues, you may actually provoke the wrath of the United Nations. And if you thought their previous resolutions were tough, wait till you read the next one. It'll be a doozy!. Oh yeah! We also canceled those 4th of July hot dogs! We're serving Quiche instead! Think about that, the next time you want to throw your weight around!"
CONCLUSION:
Our president bent over backwards more than a walking, talking Gumby
doll but it makes no difference to people who have decided that they simply enjoy hating America. All is not lost, Mr. President. Shall I suggest something else? Tell Ahamadinnejad, if he doesn't behave himself, you'll give him a time out.
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