Does anyone else recognize the continuity of thought between this gentleman and this one? I mean look, I can respect that Rauf believes his life has been “devoted to peacemaking,” but I’m thinking that forging ahead in spite of the obvious hornet’s nest this plan has stirred up — and will continue to stir up should it proceed — shows a lack of devotion to that cause. And, I’ll say it, using the excuse that radicals will be emboldened by a withdrawal now is disgusting and reads, like some 9/11 family members have pointed out, like a veiled threat.
Then there’s this genius, who will forge ahead despite the condemnation of nearly the entire civilized world. I mean, book burning? Really? You don’t have to read it jackass but torching it pretty much lines you up ideologically with those willing to set fire to your most sacred cultural relics. And that, my friends, sounds familiar. I’m remembering the destruction of large statues of the Buddah (ahem, Buddha. It takes a simpleton to know one apparently. Heh.) not too long ago. It’s always fascinating that the most simple-minded reserve their most ardent vitriol for those most like themselves. I believe that’s called self-loathing…and it’s all kinds of scary…
I’ll tackle the UN next week. Till then, there’s this, which is a bombshell of a magnitude that I can’t believe isn’t being shouted from the rooftops. And this, which I have no opinion on except that I’d really like to see the man play…
Finally, nice.
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