Sunday, June 28, 2009

Obama Administration Chooses its Friends

So Obama has kept a light touch on his criticism of Iran because peace is better than conflict and we don’t have a right to mess with their internal affairs. I get the rationale. Obama is our President and we need to get in line with the fact that this is the way he has chosen to approach the world. I get that, too.
The Berman Post has some of the best coverage of what is happening in Iran. He just said something really interesting. Speaking of the fact that the demonstrations seem to be petering out, he says:

The lack of needed support from the outside world and the absolute slaughter appears to continuing to cut down on their numbers.


Hey well, when peace is at stake, you just have to sacrifice some things like justice and liberty right? I hope all those brave Iranians understand. This is a higher way for our country to exist in the community of nations.

So, wait a minute. With less press coverage, Honduras is undergoing similar conflict. There, President Manuel Zelaya was arrested by the troops and apparently we are getting active in this one. The message from Hillary is very stern that this action should be condemned by everyone.

What is the conflict? Zelaya wants to put forth a referendum that would allow him to rule for more than two terms. Their Constitution does not allow for it and their Supreme Court ruled that he can not call for the referendum. He was defiantly proceeding with it when the army stepped in and stopped him. Zelaya was pulling a Hugo Chavez! Their constitution, their military and their court system said no thank you. AND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAS ALREADY WEIGHED IN ON THE SIDE OF ZELAYA!!

So do you believe all of this gibberish about how this administration is so wise because it is above the fray? I don't. They are choosing which leaders they want to deal with. So far, the only thing consistent is their support for the despots.

1 comment:

Strider said...

....and.....I assume he'd like to continue his "tromping" of the constitution and lead for many more terms.