[A commentator on airamericaradio points out that Dan Rather apologizes for believing fake documents, but Bush can't even mention Abu Ghraib to the world during his U.N. speech--no responsibility taken, no apology made about the American scandal that rocked the world. He's so far from a noble statesman that it's an unfunny joke.]
Here's the hypocrisy:
"Wise governments also stand for these principles for very practical and
realistic reasons. We know that dictators are quick to choose aggression, while free nations strive to resolve differences in peace."
Here he is implying that we are a dictatorship. Let me remind you of his famous line, "If this were a dictatorship things would be a heck of a lot easier, 'specially if I was the dictator"
"Both the American Declaration of Independence and the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights proclaim the equal value and dignity of every human life.
That dignity is honored by the rule of law, limits on the power of the
state, respect for women, protection of private property, free speech, equal justice and religious tolerance. That dignity is dishonored by oppression, corruption, tyranny, bigotry, terrorism and all violence against the innocent."
Amazing, need I say more than the Patriot Act, arresting a couple for wearing anti-Bush T-shirts, extrajudicial non-combatant incarceration, Dick Cheney; Karl Rove, giving the finger to the NAACP, 20,000 dead Iraqis.
"Eventually there is no safety in looking away, seeking the quiet life by
ignoring the struggles and oppression of others."
How about denying the oppression of Iraqis altogether?
"...democracy simply means good government rooted in responsibility,
transparency and accountability."
Bush has the most secret administration since Nixon and hasn't accounted for a single mistake!!
"History will honor the high ideals of this organization."
Wow, what a passive complement! His supporters must be saying, "Yeah, we hate the U.N. now, but maybe history will honor it."
"This commitment to democratic reform is essential to resolving the
Arab-Israeli conflict. Peace will not be achieved by Palestinian rulers who
intimidate opposition, tolerate corruption and maintain ties to terrorist
groups."
Hmm, I certainly feel that my open society patriotism is intimidated by my nationalistic, fascist-advocating opposition every day and almost every American is tolerating corruption in our government.
Either this is good news that shows that the neocons are secular, or he's lying:
The long-suffering Palestinian people deserve better. They deserve true
leaders capable of creating and governing a free and peaceful Palestinian
state. Goodwill and hard effort can achieve the promise of the road map to
peace. Those who would lead a new Palestinian state should adopt peaceful
means to achieve the rights of their people and create the reformed
institutions of a stable democracy.
Arab states should end incitement in their own media, cut off public and
private funding for terrorism, and establish normal relations with Israel.
Israel should impose a settlement freeze, dismantle unauthorized outposts,
end the daily humiliation of the Palestinian people and avoid any actions
that prejudice final negotiations. And world leaders should withdraw all
favor and support from any Palestinian ruler who fails his people and
betrays their cause.
Oh, he is lying:
www.nytimes.com
"The administration, however, is negotiating with Mr. Sharon's government to
allow for some growth of populations within settlement areas as part of its
freeze.
Israel has also said that it is trying to dismantle settlement outposts but
is facing legal constraints and that it will ease conditions of Palestinians
when it finishes constructing a barrier between Palestinian and Israeli
communities. The administration has basically supported this approach, which
is condemned by the Palestinians."
Oh, a little grease...
"Because I believe the advance of liberty is the path to both a safer and
better world, today I propose establishing a democracy fund within the
United Nations. This is a great calling for this great organization. The
fund would help countries lay the foundations of democracy by instituting
the rule of law and independent courts, a free press, political parties and
trade unions.
Money from the fund would also help set up voter precincts in polling places
and support the work of election monitors. To show our commitment to the new
democracy fund, the United States will make an initial contribution. I urge all other nations to contribute as well."
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