It is by now abundantly clear that the “Arab Spring” uprisings were not flowerings of Western-style democracy and pluralism, but pro-Sharia Islamic supremacist takeovers. However, that has not dimmed Obama’s enthusiasm for them.
“Obama marks Ramadan,” by Byron Tau in Politico, July 20 (thanks to Wimpy):
In a statement, President Obama commemorated the Muslim holiday of Ramadan “” calling it a time to “cherish family, friends, and neighbors, and to help those in need.”
“On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of Ramadan,” Obama said.
Obama also took the opportunity to tie in the struggles of people across the Muslim world engaged in ongoing fighting related to the Arab spring uprisings that began in 2011.
“This year, Ramadan holds special meaning for those citizens in the Middle East and North Africa who are courageously achieving democracy and self-determination and for those who are still struggling to achieve their universal rights. The United States continues to stand with those who seek the chance to decide their own destiny, to live free from fear and violence, and to practice their faith freely. Here in the United States, Ramadan reminds us that Islam is part of the fabric of our Nation, and that “” from public service to business, from healthcare and science to the arts “” Muslim Americans help strengthen our country and enrich our lives,” Obama said.
How? Certainly they’ve been responsible for great innovations in airport security, but what else?