What can this mean? Part 2

Back to business.

"Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it."

I'm sorry, did I miss something again? Mosques? Hijabs? Are we talking about America or Egypt? We are addressing Egypt, but in a way that sounds as if we are one and the same.  We can relate, but let's not act as if we are buddies with the nations that hate Israel. MOre on that later....

"So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations - to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity."

You cannot begin speaking of Islam's essential "part in America", and finish the sentence by saying we are to love our God. He is referring to The God. The God of his "Christianity". But people, if one is a Christian, then one knows that there is no other God than our God! And if we are to be boastful of the fact that Islam, a religion that worships another god-Allah- how can we claim both?! We cannot! Islam, along with other religions does have a place in America and freedom of religion, yes. But we do not advertise ourselves as a Muslim nation! Egypt does!  Palestine does! Syria does! But America, America is a free nation, and what many call a Christian nation (though we know that to only be the view of Christian Americans. (We can no longer claim to be agents of God as a nation with our choices) Israel is God's nation. Light does not have company with darkness. It is the hard, honest truth. I have been so down-spirited lately because this I know! I love people so much but hate the actions of their lives at the same time! We must be a light in a dark world, but at some point we must let go and let God make the changes, because we cannot live in darkness with them. That is somewhat off topic, but moving on.

"In Ankara, I made clear that America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security. Because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people."

Remember in the last post when I said there would be more than one kicker in this speech? You just read blow to the stomach number two. Israel is down for the count and fumbling to regain its balance.
I am looking for feedback on this comment. Maybe I am being un-Christian like to say this, but Islam is at war with us! Should we stand idly by? Please help me out here. These Muslim extremist followers are taught to kill the infidels. Infidels indicating "those who do not believe"- in their case, those who don't believe in Allah. Does this not automatically put us at war with them, or at least them at war with us? Perhaps now would be the appropriate time to bring up the plight of Israel. Yes, I think it has waited long enough. The Middle East, Palestine is who we are addressing specifically now, hates Israel. Vehemently hates Israel. Notice the last line, President Obama says that we reject what all religions reject: killing the innocent. Newsflash: not all religions believe that. In fact, a sect of the one he is defending is the greatest opposition to that statement. Remember what I just said about killing infidels? Those "infidels" are innocent people! Someone doesn't care about killing innocent people.

"We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. That is why we plan to invest $1.5 billion each year over the next five years to partner with Pakistanis to build schools and hospitals, roads and businesses, and hundreds of millions to help those who have been displaced. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon."

 Where are we stumbling upon this money? Oh yes, that money tree President Obama planted in his backyard when he took office. It is spring now and it should be flourishing with billions of dollars to help build in Afghanistan. Especially since we have just finished paying off our 14.4 trillion dollar debt. Marvelous.


Okay is another rare point on which I believe the President has gotten something right:
"Today, America has a dual responsibility: to help Iraq forge a better future - and to leave Iraq to Iraqis. I have made it clear to the Iraqi people that we pursue no bases, and no claim on their territory or resources. Iraq's sovereignty is its own. That is why I ordered the removal of our combat brigades by next August. That is why we will honor our agreement with Iraq's democratically-elected government to remove combat troops from Iraqi cities by July, and to remove all our troops from Iraq by 2012. We will help Iraq train its Security Forces and develop its economy. But we will support a secure and united Iraq as a partner, and never as a patron."
Indeed, we need to now leave Iraq to their own. We can assist them in democratization, but we will not run Iraq.

"And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year."

That didn't last long. We are back to fuel for this fire igniting my passions right now. How have we acted contrary to our ideals? By defending ourselves? It looks as if I must get on a GITMO tangent. Oh how I wasn't going to bring this up, but the President brought it up himself. I am dumbfounded that the President still brings this up, no especially brings this up, since the capture of Osama Bin Laden. Yes, I had to bring him into this. Because, interrogation tactics used on people in GITMO helped the CIA to find Osama Bin Laden. Hmm, you mean the tactics the President had tried to, and has now outlawed, and the prison he promised to shut down in the beginning of his term were both instrumental to the capture of the world's most wanted man? Hmm...safe to say that if President Obama had had his way from the start, had the rational Congressman not over ruled him, we could still be living in the fearful shadow of Osama Bin Laden. Yet he still pursues the shutting down of this prison meant for the harshest criminals set against our nation. What does he want to do with them? Send them to our state jails of course. Hey, we have at least one terrorist involved in the 9/11 attack on our hands here in SC. No, this is not okay Mr. President. Additionally, the Feds are prosecuting the CIA for their use of intense interrogation on  Khalid Sheikh Mohammed who gave us the contact information for a courier linked to OBL. That's like saying sorry for what we did. "I am sorry we had to interrogate you and make you experience a little bit of fear and pain. We just really needed that information. But don't worry, as soon as we've gotten what we needed from you, we will punish those who harmed you in any way. And tell your buddies in Guatanamo they will have more freedom soon." The President might as well have said that to KSM.

"To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist."

The President continued by laying out the rules for Palestine and Israel to respect each other and allow each other to "exist".  But doesn't he know that asking Hamas to end violence and recognize Israel is like telling a pig to bark? It is absurd and no one has heard of such a thing. Hamas exists to ensure that Israel ceases to exist.

"America will align our policies with those who pursue peace, and say in public what we say in private to Israelis and Palestinians and Arabs. We cannot impose peace. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away. Likewise, many Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state. It is time for us to act on what everyone knows to be true."

This statement. This statement is the most angering to me. I haven't heard anyone mention this one yet, but to me, semantics is crucial. Now, I am not an Etymologist, but notice how President Obama said "Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away", and that "Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state". His wording- my gracious do you realize what he just said? He made it sound as if Israel needs Palestine, but Palestine will have to put up with Israel and realize they won't just "go away". The moment I read those words my heart ached for Israel. How can you call yourself an ally Mr. Obama?

"All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be..." 

This cannot be! The mothers of Israelis and Palestinians will not see their children in harmony because the mothers of Ishmael and Isaac were at contention, and saw not their children in peace. God intended for Israel to be at peace when He told Abraham that he would have a son to be the father of nations. But when Abraham stepped out of God's will to do things his own way, that perfect will of God was tainted, and from then on God did not intend for Palestine and Israel to be at peace. He knew they would be enemies, because of the sins committed by their fathers. 

"...when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer." 

He is still quoting from the Koran! How can you relate God's will with the words of the Koran? You cannot! He really believes that Mohammed and Christ can coexist as the rulers of men! He is truly confused!  

"There is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear: governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people." 

Another small nugget of truth.

 "Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. We must always examine the ways in which we protect it. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat."

It is not the President's responsibility to ensure the Muslims can perform zakat. Zakat is the Muslim equivalent of a tithe, or 2.5% of earnings given to charity and the poor to ensure salvation. I'm sorry, isn't this entanglement of church and state? Would the President ever have any right to be sure that I was allowed to give my tithe to my local charities or the church? God forbid, the ACLU would shove that money down our throats before we could utter "no". It seems to me that American Muslims are President Obama's "teacher's pets" and the promotion and protection of Islam is his pet project.

" Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism."

When and where have we prohibited this?

"On education, we will expand exchange programs, and increase scholarships, like the one that brought my father to America, while encouraging more Americans to study in Muslim communities. And we will match promising Muslim students with internships in America; invest in on-line learning for teachers and children around the world; and create a new online network, so a teenager in Kansas can communicate instantly with a teenager in Cairo.

On economic development, we will create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world."

Are we supposed to become best friends with the Muslims now? Please forgive me if I sound racist. I am certainly not hating on the Muslims. But are we forgetting how different their customs and way of life is form ours? This could be so very dangerous to us. There are Islamic communities all over the nation, the largest one being in NY, secluding themselves in communes and in many plotting against the very country in which they live.  They are pulling the wool over our eyes, the wool clothing they wore coming into our country to hide their wolves.

"The issues that I have described will not be easy to address. But we have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek - a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes; a world where governments serve their citizens, and the rights of all God's children are respected. Those are mutual interests. That is the world we seek. But we can only achieve it together." 

I end by saying Mr President, what you want is a Utopia. You are far beyond optimistic, you are idealistic of things that may never come to pass. I am not being a cynic or a pessimist, I am being real. Not every good thing will come to fruition. We are a sinful and broken world, and we cannot expect God to bestow His blessings upon us so long as we forsake His children. Israel needs our support, and you Mr. President, have just stabbed them in the back.

"The Holy Koran tells us, "O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."

The Talmud tells us: "The whole of the Torah is for the purpose of promoting peace."

The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you."

 President Obama did more than appeal to the Islamic/Middle East community yesterday, he bent over backwards to express his unwitting willingness to ensure the survival of Islam, in the Middle East and in America. And I leave this speech failing to remember any good thing he promised for Israel. He asked Israel to retreat to their pre-1967 borders. This means Israel would have to give up land they won, the Golan Heights- land previously used as a firing station against them.  They cannot do it Mr. President.

I am ashamed to say that after reading this speech, I did not feel like an American, I felt betrayed by the man elected to preserve our freedoms and do what is right for all the nations around us, not just the Islamic ones. I don't know what else to say Mr. President, except that I am sickened by this plight for the Palestinians, ignoring the plea of Israel.