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To some it is all about image.

It’s all about creating a false impression of what America really is in order to appease others.

It’s about affixing blame and apologizing to those abroad for all of our mistakes.

If America is such a drain on the rest of the world due to our beliefs and ideals then riddle me this: why is it when others are in imminent danger or oppressed they look to the United States first in almost all instances?

Gateway Pundit quotes the Washington Post today with a most disturbing statement from this administration’s Secretary of State:

Clinton’s remarks came in response to a question about the “prejudice” in the United States against Muslims because of terrorism, a term she rejected forcefully, pointing to the history of Christians. “I am a Christian,” she said. “Through the centuries we have had many people who have done terrible things in the name of Christianity. They have perverted the religion.”

It would be difficult to quibble with the fact that all religions have had their moments in which they have committed egregious acts in the name of their faith, however, taken in the context of this forum, the Secretary of State appears to wish to apologize for those in America who have “persecuted” Muslims.

She leaves the distinct impression with her statement that Christianity is perverted on a large scale. Does she truly believe this to be the case or once again it is convenient rhetoric to soothe those who feel wronged by America?

In our short existence, this country has given more than any other. We give money, in generous amounts, when necessary. Countless times we have sent aid with the assistance of peaceful organizations [many of them Christian based] when needed and, yes, we have shed blood many times so others may live free.

Perhaps its time the current administration stress the strengths and
goodness of the country they were elected to serve. That is, if they believe it themselves.

[As an afterthought, here's something to ponder.

Does the Secretary of State think by her remarks she could change the thinking of those who committed acts of terrorism here and abroad during her husband's two terms?

How about those who killed the 3000 plus on 9-11 or maybe these fellows could be swayed to believe we and other free nations are willing to atone for all our sins.

If she does then I think she is sorrily mistaken.]

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From The Jerusalem Post:

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has cancelled a trip to Israel planned for next week due to the unstable political situation in Israel, the Foreign Ministry confirmed late Monday night.

Rice was scheduled to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders following a stop-off in Moscow.

US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Monday that the cancellation would not get in the way of US efforts to move forward with Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

“It’s a change in plans, yes,” McCormack admitted, but added that the US would “continue efforts to advance the Israeli-Palestinian track.”

“The political situation in Israel has become a bit more complex in the near term,” said McCormack.

Tension has risen between government officials following the release of the Winograd’s interim report into the Second Lebanon War. Many government officials have called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down.

On Thursday, 150,000 people participated in a mass demonstration at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square in an attempt to get Olmert and his government to resign.

Captain Ed reports Olmert has survived three no-confidence votes by wide margins.

However, the populace is still upset over the Winograd report and there could still be violence in the streets, or at least demonstrations that would be distracting to any kind of peace talks.

It could be because Palestinians claim Al Qaeda attacked a Palestinian school dance.

Being in the known immediate vicinity of Al Qaeda would not be very safe for such a high profile person as the Secretary of State.

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