WE HAVE LOST OUR POISE AND OUR COURAGE
In my opinion the Iranain President achieved the lofty ideals, he set himself, when he accepted the invitation to speak at the Columbian University. He showed that America is so fearful, of fear, that we cannot debate ideological differences without pulling out the famous sword to cut off the adversary's ear, when there is disageement.
Our National Anthem and Great Constitution,have promoted us, Americans as brave , smart, courageous with qualities of remarkable leadership. The Columbian University President, in his introduction to his invited guest, Mr. Ahmadinejad, depicted us Americns as rude, crass, and gutless. Leadership is not simply about brandishing a long sword or sitting on top of an armoured Tank. It is really about winning the hearts and minds of your onlookers. Yesterday the University President , the News Anchors and commentators made us look fearful and weak. With the exception of Pat Buchanan, who surprised me with his intelligence and confidence in the American spirit.
To maintain our Leadership we cannot lose our poise and character. We must not react as cowards and weaklings consumed by FEAR. The American middle class, particularly, the Right wing section,that's reflected all over the media , since 9/11 have shown the most shakiness and nervousness in the face of the challenge to our International leadership and threats to our National security. ( we keep hearing foot steps in the Hallway).
The Iranian President, challenged our management of world affairs, he challenged our cultural etiquette and we responded to a contest of ideas and ideals like fat lazy people, who did'nt want to be bothered by having to think. He asked one of many teasing questions, that the weakling commentators have all ignored: Why SINCE the Holocaust took place against the JEWS, in Europe, are the Palentinians , for sixty years, paying the price with their lives and civilization?
If we cannot answer, we can say we do not have the answer, We should not be afraid to ask the country of Israel to respond.
But to generally react as we have , so far, incredible. How do you think Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln or Bill Clinton would have led us into handling such a difficult time as this? In my opinion, with Poise, Fearlessness |
