Absurdities

There are so many absurdities in the news and opinion on the web that one has a hard time keeping up.  Here are a few that had me scratching my head in wonder.

1.  In a Weekly Standard article, Elliot Abrams accused Tom Friedman and Joe Klein (both Jewish) of antisemitism because they report that most Americans do not want to send their sons to fight in Iran.  I wrote about this a few days ago that for a person to criticize neoconservatism and Israel is to be considered antisemitic even though they harbor no ill will or 'hate' against the Jewish people or Israel.  For example, would an American be considered anti-French if they did not want to fight a war for French interests?  No.......but it happened anyway in Libya last year!   However, it is not wrong for an American to be concerned about America first rather than a foreign country which has its own agenda.  Frankly,  neoconservatives are considered by many of us as not being conservative but a wolves in sheep's clothing.  Elliot Abrams writes hysterically and throws the antisemitic word around so much that it has a chance of losing its uniqueness.  He forgets that (for the time being anyway) that we still have freedom of speech which BTW he abuses in his venting article against his own people because they don't share his political views.

2.  On a related topic, another GOP blowhard governor, Christie, of New Jersey said in a speech to AIPAC, the Israeli lobbying organization, that he admires Israel for the enemies that it has made.  He continued, "America should stand by its friends and its democratic allies, even, and sometimes especially, when it’s unpopular to do so,” Christie said, outlining his foreign policy vision. “And you know I know, that it may not be fashionable in some of the chancelleries, the foreign ministries, and salons around the world to talk about why America stands with Israel – but that’s no excuse not to be saying, and saying it loudly.”  Obviously Mr. Christie does not travel much outside the US which is typical of many Americans but just about every country in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, except the USA and perhaps the UK , consider Israel to be on the wrong side of the issues whether its West Bank settlements, Gaza or it's paranoia (justified) about Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.  Thank goodness, this RINO buffoon did not enter the GOP circus primary.  He is even fatter than Gingrich! 


3.  Clint Eastwood made a commercial for Chrysler that aired during the Superbowl proclaiming that it is halftime in America.  It was immediately seized by the Democrats as being pro-Obama  and condemned by the GOP as being misleading.  I watched it a few times and can see how each views the message but ignored in the media frenzy are the explanations of Chrysler and Eastwood  both of which denied any pro Obama intent.  The advertisement was misleading for another reason.  It is not  halftime in America....it is the 4th Quarter and we are at the 2 minute warning.  I do not think Obama would have been so quick to claim possession of that slogan. 

 4.  Rick Santorum is back after sweeping three primaries yesterday.  The GOP must be getting desperate to vote for a such an unattractive candidate as Santorum.  His lack of charisma and stridency on certain issues are sure to alienate the general electorate is a race against Obama.  ‎I agree with John Samples of the Cato Institute, "Rick Santorum could be the George McGovern of his party." However, he doesn't have a chance of winning the nomination and I interpret the results of these primaries as anti-Romney in nature.  People are saying that the more you get to know Mitt, the less you like him.  So true.....

5.  Absurdity of the week was the quote from Nancy Pelosi about the contraception and sterilization mandate imposed upon Catholic institutions,  “I am going to stick with my fellow Catholics in supporting the administration on this. I think it was a very courageous decision that they made, and I support it,” said House Minoirity Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) when questioned by CNSNews.com.  The woman is a heretic who supports abortion no differently than Planned Parenthood.  She should be ex-communicated from the Catholic Church for giving serious scandal and supporting the forces of the pro-death movement.

6. Last but not least......the absurdity of the Syrian people rising up against their regime.  It is being reported that US Special forces are 'aiding' the rebels in a similar manner of aiding the Libyan rebels.  This uprising is only another NATO front in the war against Iran in order to isolate it totally from any other country.  Also, don't believe the news reports of 'hundreds' of casualties..........remember the stories of the Belgian women raped and babies killed by Germans during WWI.  Some things never change.