President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Sen. John Kerry, right, to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Dec. 21, 2012. Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kerry's wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, watch at left. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
WNU Editor: Just a few personal observations that I need to get off my chest. Here are a bunch of stories that I read today and just makes me shake my head:
Secretary of State John Kerry seeks to free $700 million for Palestinian aid .... followed by this .... Salaries For Suicide Bombers: Western States Unwittingly Fund Terrorist Activities In Palestine, Says Report
Then I read this ....
Watchdog: US aid to Afghanistan could be making way to Iran .... followed by this .... Pentagon: Carrier fleet cut to one in Gulf
Then I read this ....
US delivers F-16 fighter jets to Egypt .... followed by this story .... The Fewer, The Proud, The Marines—Budget Cuts Toll
But I leave the best one for last ....
Aid cut to Pakistan will be unkind, argues Kerry .... followed by this .... 92% of Pakistanis Now Dislike America
My Comment: During moments like this I always remember my favorite Ray Bradbury quote and one that I am beginning to believe is appropriate to describe America today .... "The gargoyles have taken over the cathedral".