The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[scaeagles]

Some of it was laugh out loud funny.

"America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings."

Umm....excuse me? Islamic countries are the top human rights violaters in the world. Try taking a Bible into Saudi Arabia or seeing what happens to a woman walking down the street with her head uncovered. Tolerant? I'm sorry. Guess that's not funny. That's disgusting.

As a disclaimer, I was just as disgusted when the Bush administration would kiss up to the Saudis.

I also find it funny that it's OK now for Obama to embrace his Islamic roots...having grown up for a while in primarily Islamic nations and even saying his father was Islamic. Let someone mention that during the campaign and they were immediately excorriated.

[Snowflake]

Well Leo, I appreciate your viewpoint. Maybe I'm just an optimist at heart but I found a good deal of the speech inspiring, not perfect, but still I'm hopeful.

So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, those who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. And this cycle of suspicion and discord must end.

Of course both sides in the US can take this to heart, as well. When I read the above I thought of Dick Cheney immediately. But that's just me.