Magnanimity and Arrogance??? Stop assuming that Al Qaeda and the Taliban are US enemies only. And that we want NATO's help to fight an enemy they do not share. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups are at war with European democracies and have staged attacks on at least 5 members of NATO: Denmark (2008), England (July 7, 2005), Turkey (Nov. 15, 20 2003), Spain (Mar. 11, 2004), as well as multiple attacks against the US.
And don't assume we're trying to force our allies to help fight a common enemy, Obama asked them at NATO, they declined and thats it. The US IS NOT FORCING anyone to help us defeat terrorism. Its not arrogant to ask our allies to step up the fight against a common enemy, one that has attacked multiple countries in our NATO alliance. Its prudent Obama do so, especially since he cherishes the idea of the "world coming together" for the common good. Before US entrance into both WWI and WWII, our allies in Europe begged for military assistance and even though we had not been attacked directly (or officially even entered the war) we sent them the tanks, planes, guns, gear and equipment they needed to fight off the Nazi menace. And as was the case in both wars; once attacked we entered the war with a full out effort and sacrifice of American blood that ensured a victory against multiple enemies on several continents. Don't apologize for American Exceptionalism.... American Exceptionalism is what drives the largest Economy the world has every seen, the strongest military the world has ever witnessed, and the most charitable giving the world has ever known. What drives American Exceptionalism??? Freedom. I'll boast all day long about the unique Freedom's our Constitution and Bill of Rights grant the American Individual. Those Freedom's are what set us apart and allow us the opportunity to Excel. We are unique in that regard, and to apologize for it, be ashamed of it, or even to take it for granted is a crying shame. Jarrad On Apr 10, 2009, at 11:35 AM, Jay Wilson wrote: > > In our minds and hearts, most Republicans go straight to Reagan’s > description of the shining city on the hill when we hear the term > “American exceptionalism.” We see America as the solution to the > world’s most intractable challenges. While we understand that we are > not perfect, we see America as the nation that gives the most, works > the hardest, and fights the fights that need to be fought to protect > free people everywhere. > > > Sure, we used to be. We used work the hardest, give the most, and > fight the fights that need to be fought. But somewhere along the > line, we started to work a little lazier, give a little less, and > fight the fights that we WANT to fight. We migrated from > protectorate to bully. > > Obama could have said to the Europeans: “We may be a young country, > but we are a great country. We are not perfect. We make mistakes. > But a whole lot of good has happened at the hands of generous and > brave Americans over the last eight years. We have saved countless > lives on the continent of Africa from senseless deaths by fighting > AIDS and malaria. Despite ongoing challenges, a vibrant democracy is > growing in Iraq. Women and girls have returned to school in > Afghanistan. America has prevented further attacks at home and > abroad. Yes, we face challenges. Our economy is in crisis, and > America will do her part, but you must do yours. The threat of > terrorism is dire. The fight in Afghanistan is at a crucial > juncture. We need you to send troops to fight alongside our brave > men and women. It is the only way to ensure that we will all be safe > and free.” > > Yes, this is all true. But that doesn't give us the right to sit > back and gloat. If nothing else, we must strengthen our resolve and > continue to better ourselves. And who made America the "safety > police" and gave us the right to say you (other countries, > specifically allies) must fight to keep others safe and free. This > is exactly the magnanimity and arrogance for which Obama is > apologizing. > > Maybe next time America will have acted more appropriately for an > "American Exceptionalism" speech. > > On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Joel Brauer <[email protected]> > wrote: > Because someone needs to! > > Joel Brauer > > Only you can decide to be happy! The rest of life is in the > details... > > > > On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Jarrad Reiner <[email protected]> > wrote: > > http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-04-08/why-is-obama-apologizing-for-america/full/ > > > Jarrad > > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Politically Opinionated Outspoken People Expounding Religion" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/pooper?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
