Thursday, May 12, 2011

United States of Depravity

this is the text of the conclusion of Obama's remarks on the occasion of the killing of bin Laden by American military forces conducting a mission inside Pakistan:

But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.

Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

just so there is no misunderstanding here, i am not expressing support for bin Laden in any way shape or form. i am saying i find it morally repulsive that the president said state-sanctioned killing is an example of "America can do whatever we set our mind to." that nauseating bit is followed by the unwitting hilarity of proclaiming that the US has "liberty and justice for all."

i could go on about this, but really, there's no need. think about the conjoining of these words with that event, and if you are not repulsed you should be a foam finger waving American if you know what's good for you. the rest of us will throw up in our mouths a little. i am starting to be a bit more unhappy with Obama than with Bush. Bush at least believed whatever people told him; Obama once knew better.