Obama: Let's Look at "Root Causes;" Hamas and Hezballah Have "Legitimate Claims"

Gee, I wonder why he got Hamas' endorsement. He is, as he's saying live right now, "crystal clear" on terrorists.

I agree; he is crystal clear. Just not in the way he pretends.

The U.S. needs a foreign policy that “looks at the root causes of problems and dangers.” Obama compared Hezbollah to Hamas. Both need to be compelled to understand that “they’re going down a blind alley with violence that weakens their legitimate claims.”

Of course the NYT failed to follow up with the rather obvious (and crucial) questions --- "What are the 'root causes' impelling these terrorists?" and "What legitimate claims do you think these terrorist organizations have?" And perhaps even the follow up -- "As Hamas and Hezballah share many of the same 'root causes' and motivations and goals as Al Qaeda, do you also believe that Al Qaeda also has some 'legitimate claims?'"

We'll see if anyone else does their reportorial job and troubles the Messiah with such questions.

Meanwhile, Obama continues to insist he's never said he'd negotiate with terrorists, though the record says otherwise. Indeed, the speech he's giving right at this moment says otherwise.

posted by Ace at 02:25 PM

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