Obama Won't Condemn Khadaffy?

Normally I only share a few paragraphs of what Rush had to say on any particular subject, but sometimes what he says is so cogent that I just have to share the whole thing - no comments from me necessary.

Here's his take on Obama refusing to mention Khadaffy's name when he denounces Libya.

One of the most brutal, evil, anti-American tyrants of our time is facing a massive popular revolt that is threatening to finally remove him from power, and Obama cannot find the time to say anything about it? I'm speaking here of Khadafy, Gadhafi, however he spells it. And when the president finally does say something about it, he doesn't even dare mention Khadafy by name. What does that tell you about Mr. Obama?

Now, the media tried to explain away Obama's lack of specific mention of Khadafy because they're still Americans stuck in Libya. But weren't there Americans in Egypt when Obama was demanding that Mubarak step down immediately? Have you noticed that Obama's on the wrong side of just about every conflict? Georgia versus Russia, Honduras, Iran, he's not supporting the pro-democracy revolt in Iran. Egypt, no way. And until yesterday, Libya. He's been on the wrong side of just about every conflict. Maybe it's just an accident. What a track record, though, for somebody who took a course in international affairs as an undergraduate. We're gonna go back to the campaign, Mrs. Clinton questioning Obama's foreign policy credentials. Obama's rejoinder, (paraphrasing) "No, no, no, I lived over there 'til I was ten years old, I lived, I have seen it." Mrs. Clinton said, "We really need more experience than that. Somebody who lived in Middle Eastern countries until he was ten years old?" We have audio sound bites. Let's start here. This is the ridiculous Obama speech on Libya last night from the White House, first of a series of sound bites.

OBAMA: First, we are doing everything we can to protect American citizens. That is my highest priority. In Libya, we've urged our people to leave the country, and the State Department is assisting those in need of support.

RUSH: Right. No mention of Khadafy, just Libya. Here's another excerpt.

OBAMA: We strongly condemn the use of violence in Libya. The American people extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all who have been killed and injured. The suffering and bloodshed is outrageous, and it is unacceptable. So are threats and orders to shoot peaceful protesters and further punish the people of Libya. These actions violate international norms and every standard of common decency. This violence must stop.

RUSH: You tell 'em, Mr. President, you tell 'em. By golly, you tell 'em. You bring down the hammer. That violence must stop. Damn straight it must stop. It's great to see our president on the case. The violence must stop. Now, I don't recall when we're talking about Egypt and the president was addressing that issue, I don't recall him mentioning the UN, do you? Well, he did, talking last night about Libya.

OBAMA: In a volatile situation like this one, it is imperative that the nations and peoples of the world speak with one voice and that that has been our focus. Yesterday a unanimous UN Security Council sent a clear message that it condemns the violence in Libya, supports accountability for the perpetrators and stands with the Libyan people.


RUSH: Great, great. Well, we'll slough it off to the UN. Still hasn't mentioned Khadafy by name. Did not dare to do so. I think I saw that Libya still maintains its position on the Human Rights Commission at the United Nations despite all this? Yeah, I think they do. You may remember us mentioning this story last year. This is April 17th of last year from a website called ynetnews.com, and it's a story quoting Khadafy: "'Barack Obama is Friend' -- Libyan leader praises US president: 'He is of Muslim descent, his policy should be supported, as he now leans towards peace.'" By the way, Hugo Chavez is aligned with Khadafy. Chavez is telling Khadafy, yeah, you know what? If we get together we can totally change the balance of the world, getting rid of western imperialism. So Hugo Chavez, who has had handshakes and laughs and smiles with Barack Obama, is now in unison, in support with Moammar Khadafy.

"Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy considers the US president a blessing to the Muslim world. In a speech published in London-based al-Hayat newspaper on Saturday, Khadafy praised Barack Obama, called him a 'friend' and said there is no longer any dispute between his country and the US. Speaking in the Libyan city of Sirt at an event marking the 24th anniversary of an American attack on Libya, he said, 'At the time, we were the target of the American cannon, the American navy challenged us in the gulf of Sirt and attacked us all along Libya's shores. America tested Libya, and the Libyan people resisted the large country, but today, thank God, the difference is great.' He said, 'Now, ruling America is a black man from our continent, an African from Arab descent, from Muslim descent, and this is something we never imagined -- that from Reagan we would get to Barak Obama.'

"Khadafy stressed that Obama's presidency is 'a major historical gain' and said, 'He is someone I consider a friend. He knows he is a son of Africa. Regardless of his African belonging, he is of Arab Sudanese descent, or of Muslim descent. He is a man whose policy should be supported, and he should be assisted in implementing it in any way possible, since he is now leaning towards peace.' He continued, 'I urge all peoples to give him this chance and to support this policy, because America is a country that, when its policy is bad -- harms the world, and when it is good -- it helps the world.' The Libyan leader also expressed hopes that, 'the dream that Obama has for a world free of nuclear weapons will come true. This is something that no previous American president has proposed. Obama is a man who opposes wars that previous American presidents were entangled in; he has declared that he will withdraw from Afghanistan and Iraq -- something which has never been proposed before.'"

No wonder Khadafy is throwing a temper tantrum. (laughing) We haven't gotten out of Gitmo. We haven't gotten out of Iraq. We haven't gotten out of Afghanistan. We threw Mubarak overboard, and we're not getting rid of our nuclear weapons yet, although we've taken a couple of steps. So Moammar Khadafy is feeling betrayed here by his buddy. September 28th, 2009, CNN's Larry King Live, he interviewed Moammar Khadafy. Larry King said, "What are your thoughts about our president, Barak Obama?"

KHADAFY: My views are identical to the American views. And we pray for him that he would be able to achieve the visions that he has in his mind and made it public, and we are comfortable --

KING: Did you say he should be president forever?

KHADAFY: I hope so. I wish that.

KING: Why?

KHADAFY: Because the vision he has will save America and will save the world. His vision.

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