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Title: The Audacity of Hypocrisy:Obama's Pandering to Israel
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CounterPunch
URL Source: http://www.counterpunch.org/mowrey03262008.html
Published: Mar 26, 2008
Author: JOE MOWREY
Post Date: 2008-03-26 18:19:02 by Dakmar
Keywords: None
Views: 1128
Comments: 54
Enough already. I can hardly stand to read the relentless insipid back and forth about Barak Obama's recent speech on race. Somebody writes a clever bit of cliched rhetoric for him and the Right can't quit hosing it while at the same time the Left can't quit drooling over it. What a slippery mess. I keep waiting for some one, somewhere, PLEASE, to point out the giant pimple on Barak Obama's rhetorical nose. But no one seems to get it. No one seems to want to say what the real problem is with "The Speech." I won't quote any of the wonderful sound bites he uses. It's tough to argue against that kind of pablum. Race is bad. Americans are good. And who in their right minds would criticize cute little Ashley and the Martin Luther King references? One sentence (and a bit of a run on sentence at that) provides all the basis we need for analysis of Mr. Obama's breathtaking moment of historical pandering. In reference to remarks critical of the United States made by his pastor (which, by the way, were accurate assessments of historical fact) Obama says, "They weren't simply a religious leader's effort to speak out against perceived injustice. Instead, they expressed a profoundly distorted view of this country - a view that sees white racism as endemic, and that elevates what is wrong with America above all that we know is right with America; a view that sees the conflicts in the Middle East as rooted primarily in the actions of stalwart allies like Israel, instead of emanating from the perverse and hateful ideologies of radical Islam." Right. First of all, who actually believes that white racism is not "endemic" in this country? And who doesn't get it that most of what is "right with America" is in fact little more than a series of flowery myths which obscure our deep-seated narcissism and rampant history of imperialist war mongering? But the most "audacious" hypocrisy in the entire speech is the implication that the conflicts in the Middle East emanate from "the perverse and hateful ideologies of radical islam." Of course, European and Western colonialism and imperialism have no bearing on the discussion and our stalwart ally, Israel, has nothing to do with the situation. Radical islam just popped up out of the fertile sands of the cradle of civilization with no provocation or rational historical context. Praising Israel in a speech about racism is like praising the history of White South Africa in a speech about civil rights. Has the fact that Israel is a Zionist state completely escaped the minds of all the Obamakins? For a brief update: Zionism is the political ideology which promotes the exclusivity of Jews in Israel over any other racial, religious or ethnic group. Zionism, by definition, is racism. Israel, with the full support and funding of the United States, flagrantly violates international law and engages in the systematic ethnic cleansing and oppression of the Palestinian people as well as in the establishment of an apartheid system, not just in the West Bank and Gaza, but in Israel proper. The illegal colonization of Palestinian lands is an international crime and a model of institutionalized racism which is without equal any where in the world in that it is so widely ignored and even encouraged by the majority of so-called civilized nations. More importantly, what is largely forgotten in the little discussion there is of illegal settlement activities being practiced by Israel, is that the settlements themselves are racially exclusive. Jews only need apply. Palestinians aren't even allowed to drive on the same roads as the Israelis in the Palestinians' own territory. I wonder how Mr. Obama would respond if Canada decided to build huge whites-only cities in U.S. territory. I wonder if he would be willing to refrain from driving on a series of Canadians-only roads connecting those illegal colonies. It would only be a security precaution, after all, and Canada is such a stalwart ally or ours. So-called liberals should examine their consciences before they bow down at the alter of Obamakinism. He has a lot of wonderful, albeit vapid things to say on the subject of race. Indeed, he has a unique platform and perspective from which to address this and other issues. Unfortunately, he is too busy selling out to the Israel lobby and a vast array of corporate interests to actually rise to the occasion in any substantive fashion. On the surface Barak Obama may constitute one of the more palatable lesser of two evils we have been offered in quite some time. But he is still only the lesser of two evils. He offers us nothing more than a continuation of the United States' corporate militarism and imperialist policies as well as the unquestioning support of a racist regime in Israel. For the last 60 years (at least) we have "lesser-of-two-evilled" ourselves into the position we are currently in on this planet. If we want actual "change" in our country and the world, we must move toward a true social revolution and not accept more of the same sound-bite political rhetoric. No matter what color the candidate may be on the outside, and no matter how inspiring his speeches and slogans may be, it is an honest examination of what is in his head, his heart and his bank account (and who put it there) that matters. Obama represents the same old wine in a brand new bottle. And the bottle is too opaque to see into, even if "progressives" were willing to take off their rose colored glasses long enough to have a look inside. To quote one more line from Obama's speech: "But race is an issue that I believe this nation cannot afford to ignore right now." I couldn't agree more. Too bad Obama doesn't have the courage to include Israel's state-sponsored bigotry against the Palestinian people in his definition of racism.
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#14. To: FOH (#13)
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HEE HEE!!! DAK..BOZO ME TOO!!!!
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx That's the spirit!! ;)
Your filter doesn't work? I'll page the sole proprietor of the site... Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx Poor, misunderstood Marxist Afrocentric Black Panther CFR-member supporters... Fling away, I just think it look cheap to dump on people trying to have a serious weighing of the pros and cons of any serious subject.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
kabuki
so well put. very good commentary.
komatsu! Would I have posted this thread if i was into PC? I'm just asking you to argue the merits of the story rather than shouting "commie, commie, commie" like your former LP comrades, alright?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
I never even thought you were one of'em...
And please, name-names...
this is an excellent article.
I am trying not to attack individuals...just the candidate...to enlighten..the hypocrisy of the man can not be disputed. I'd respect him more if he came right out and admitted his true beliefs, rathen trying to duck/dodge/hide! David Duke comes out and says what he believes..even the vile pathetic Farakhan says what he believes. He tells the truth at least which makes him more of an honorable man. That's my main beef.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx Let's see...WhiteSands and Magic and D'ancon, so tragic There's Badeye, and calcon, and domer, and yukon... How's that?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
That's fine, where have I rebuked you?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
There's Badeye, and calcon, and domer, and yukon... Those particular losers were and still are the biggest bottom feeders I've ever come across, well up until recently...you need to get your facts straight.
They use slander and innuendo to make political points, I'm just saying I'm repulsed by those tactics and thought you slid dangerously close a couple of times. Want me to pull my pants down and yell "nigger,nigger,nigger,boo-boo"? I'll do it, you know, just to cause a scene. Seriously, can't we at least make an effort to get past all those neocon theatrics?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
When I come to grips with these LIARS that claimed to support Ron Paul, America and our Constitution becoming big fat Obamaphiles, I'll consider it...until then, eff them. EFF'EM!!
Ok, I just thought I should get my two cents in. I could never see people who mean well as evil, especially given the evil we know we're up against.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
The evil is IMMENSE and many LIKE IT apparently...
You sound every bit as evil as the neocons in their quest to stamp out dissent.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Thank you. This isn't a picnic or similar function...
Glad you're man enough to admit to having an agenda, one opposed to traditional conservative philosophy at that.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Revolutions aren't pretty. My agenda is America First. All the Deconstructionists can: change, leave or pay for their treason and crimes against America/Constitution.
Who's next, us athiests? Where does it end? You can't claim the Liberal Tradition for yourself while pissing on Classical Liberals, not outside the Fox News audience anyway. I've given several good reason not to vote for Barrack Obama, I challenge you to do the same.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Are you an Atheist-De constructionist working to undermine our Constitution and Bill of Rights, expand Government intrusion, including scope and size, take away our firearms, take us over the cliff to full blown Communism and throw patriots into detention centers labeling them 'Domestic Terrorists'...among other things?
What do you intend to do about the integration (and ultimate dissolution) of America into a EU-like sovereignty-killing "North American Union"? It's the largest threat, unaddressed, that we face. It's "THE BIG LIE"...anything?
Do you ever jump to conclusions based on "facts" you've assembled while listening to Sean Hannity?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Elect Nader as President and get him to arrange for fair head-to-head competition of Corvair Corsa Monza VS Falcon GTHO?
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
I don't listen to that NeoCon puppet-prig...
Your point?
" Most importantly of all, revealed in this work is the one true cause of the rise and fall of the world's greatest empires - that all civilizations rise and fall according to their racial homogeneity and nothing else - a nation can survive wars, defeats, natural catastrophes, but not racial dissolution."
Didn't have one, but I did make you look more of a scold.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Well, good for you then. Don't be offended if I ignore you on occasion...
See robin, I told you it was just this easy.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
So you're one them...good for you! The CFR is counting on you.
I thought you were ignoring me.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
On occasion, I will. Got anything on the NAU yet? Anything?
Seems like a good time to do them a favor then and start posting all the old Bo Gritz articles from my High Times collection.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Mitch Daniels sold Indiana toll road to foreign outfit last year, some Spano-Austrailan outfit.
“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life." - Jack Kerouac
Sorry. White guilt. ;)
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition "Corporation: An entity created for the legal protection of its human parasites, whose sole purpose is profit and self-perpetuation." © IndieTx
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
What's really exciting is that it's still VERY early and many of us are JUST warming up
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#15. To: IndieTX (#14)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#16. To: FOH (#12)
You hear me, FOH? Knock it off, ya bastard.
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#17. To: IndieTX (#16)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#18. To: IndieTX, FOH (#11)
Flinging insults at a hypocrite running for POTUS in the guise of the messiah is not "cheap insults."
#19. To: Dakmar (#18)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#20. To: Dakmar (#0)
On the surface Barak Obama may constitute one of the more palatable lesser of two evils we have been offered in quite some time. But he is still only the lesser of two evils. He offers us nothing more than a continuation of the United States' corporate militarism and imperialist policies as well as the unquestioning support of a racist regime in Israel. For the last 60 years (at least) we have "lesser-of-two-evilled" ourselves into the position we are currently in on this planet. If we want actual "change" in our country and the world, we must move toward a true social revolution and not accept more of the same sound-bite political rhetoric. No matter what color the candidate may be on the outside, and no matter how inspiring his speeches and slogans may be, it is an honest examination of what is in his head, his heart and his bank account (and who put it there) that matters.
#21. To: FOH (#19)
kabuki
#22. To: Dakmar (#21)
Would I have posted this thread if i was into PC?
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#23. To: Dakmar (#21)
shouting "commie, commie, commie" like your former LP comrades
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#24. To: ALL, Jethro Tull, Arator, robin, ghostdogtxn, aristeides, iconoclast, Pinguinite, Cynicom (#21)
#25. To: Dakmar (#18)
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#26. To: FOH (#23)
And please, name-names...
#27. To: IndieTX (#25)
I am trying not to attack individuals...just the candidate...to enlighten..the hypocrisy of the man can not be disputed.
#28. To: Dakmar (#26)
WhiteSands and Magic and D'ancon, so tragic
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#29. To: FOH (#28)
#30. To: Dakmar (#29)
Seriously, can't we at least make an effort to get past all those neocon theatrics?
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#31. To: FOH (#30)
#32. To: Dakmar (#31)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#33. To: FOH (#32)
#34. To: Dakmar (#33)
You sound every bit as evil as the neocons in their quest to stamp out dissent.
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#35. To: FOH (#34)
#36. To: Dakmar (#35)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#37. To: FOH (#36)
All the Deconstructionists can: change, leave or pay for their treason and crimes against America/Constitution.
#38. To: Dakmar (#37)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#39. To: Dakmar (#37)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#40. To: FOH (#38)
Are you an Atheist-De constructionist working to undermine our Constitution and Bill of Rights, expand Government intrusion, including scope and size, take away our firearms, take us over the cliff to full blown Communism and throw patriots into detention centers labeling them 'Domestic Terrorists'...among other things?
#41. To: FOH (#39)
What do you intend to do about the integration (and ultimate dissolution) of America into a EU-like sovereignty-killing "North American Union"?
#42. To: Dakmar (#40)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#43. To: Dakmar (#41)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#44. To: FOH (#39)
From March of the Titans....
#45. To: FOH (#43)
Your point?
#46. To: Dakmar (#45)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#47. To: FOH, robin (#46)
Don't be offended if I ignore you on occasion...
#48. To: Dakmar (#47)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#49. To: FOH (#48)
So you're one them...good for you! The CFR is counting on you.
#50. To: Dakmar (#49)
What North American Union? ~~~~~ Have you seen THIS yet? Pass it around...
#51. To: FOH (#48)
So you're one them...good for you! The CFR is counting on you.
#52. To: FOH (#50)
Got anything on the NAU yet? Anything?
#53. To: Dakmar (#27)
That's fine, where have I rebuked you?
"There is no 'legitimate' Corporation by virtue of it's very legal definition and purpose."
-- IndieTx
#54. To: christine (#24)
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