Posted on 11/27/2013 8:44:49 AM PST by Kaslin
What would you do next if you had successfully brokered a “Neville Chamberlin” style deal with a rogue state that wants to annihilate America and her Middle East allies? Well. . . You’d downgrade diplomatic ties with the Vatican, of course. At least, that’s what you would do if you were working in the Obama White House. The White House has recently announced that they will shut down the US Embassy to the Holy See, and relocate it to a “safer” location on the grounds of the American Embassy in Italy.
Officially, the US is explaining the relocation effort as a security measure in reaction to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi. . . Because, ya know, those crazy Vatican Catholics are a naturally militant bunch. Heaven forbid someone makes an anti-Christian movie! Whoa, the whole place could erupt into a deadly string of mass prayers and forgiveness! (Ahem… Sarcasm.)
The decision on part of the US Administration to move the American Embassy is being interpreted by many as a slap in the face to the Vatican. At the very least, it is likely to produce a tension that will lead to a deterioration of US/ Vatican communication and cooperation.
Adding to the suspicion that America’s decision is primarily political, and not based in security concerns, is the fact that the current Embassy has state of the art security. According to former US Ambassador James Nicholson, the current location is highly secure, and pivotal to continuing relations with the Holy See.
Besides: We’re talking about the US Embassy. . . In Vatican City. It’s not as if we’re discussing an un-fortified compound in the heart of a Libyan war-zone. (Cough*Benghazi*Cough) Here’s a solution: add a couple more Marines, and maybe borrow the Pope-Mobile for high profile visitors.
Suggesting that Obama is intentionally downgrading US/ Vatican ties due to some resentment toward Catholic policy would almost seem too petty to contemplate; until it is put into a broader perspective. The Holy See has proven, throughout the years, to be a monumental asset in world affairs. Our relationship with the Vatican aids in humanitarian missions, peace brokerage, and international trade with governments of all religious affiliations.
According to Nicholson, “This is anything but a good time to diminish the stature of this post. To diminish the stature of this post is to diminish its influence.” In an age where Obama’s allies in the Middle East include Taliban rebels and Al Qaida operatives, the timing seems even more precarious. When Iran feels emboldened on the world stage, when Israel feels threatened, and when Christians are finding the Middle East to be an ever-increasingly dangerous corner of the world, one would think the US Government would be bolstering its relationship with God’s emissary.
But. . . Maybe that’s the problem. Perhaps Obama is just a bit upset that the Catholic world headquarters hasn’t yet offered universal contraception to its female members. Or perhaps he’s a little unnerved about their use of the word “Christmas.” Or, maybe, he’s just feeling a bit irritated that the Pope consults God every day, rather than the White House.
Whatever the reason, the end result is the same: A sizeable devolution of US/ Vatican ties. Not to mention a marginal political fallout here at home. After all, Christians are less than pleased with the details of Obamacare, the repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell”, and the White House’s general disregard for religious liberty. So… What the heck? Go ahead and insult the Pope while you’re at it.
Furthermore, the move illustrates our President’s perspective on “right” and “wrong” when it comes to world events. It says something about the Administration’s world view when they champion an Iranian Nuclear deal that lifts sanction and emboldens our enemies the very same week they withdraw diplomatic ties from the Vatican.
At least When Neville Chamberlin was trotting around Europe declaring “peace in our time”, he was primarily naïve. That’s not necessarily the case with our current leader of appeasement.
Of course, then again, maybe the President is just trying to be fair. Maybe he didn’t want Israel to feel like the only religious sovereign-state to be snubbed by the US this week.
Obama’s relationship to the United States often reminds me of an abusive husband whose contempt for his wife displays itself in a long string of exquisitely petty meanness, hatred for who she is and determination to destroy her.
Good analogy. The hatred is deep, it’s seething and it’s personal with him.
Well, we do have Nostradamus's MABUS as obomas chosen envoy to the middle east.
We also have the Black Pope (Jesuits - referred to in the days of Nostradamus as "Black Popes" because they were the only ones wearing black robes during the day).
OK, but we do get trolls here. Happy Thanksgiving.
Why would obammy want to keep that embassy open? Can’t sell any weapons or run guns out of there.....
Thanks for the ping. The U.S. embassy in Tehran will be staffed with Muslims.
Likewise.
Does he have the authority? Not that that makes any difference.
Sadly, Iran could announce that part of the deal is for obama to outlaw Christianity and millions of Christians and Jews would still support him.
I wonder if this is going to be the beginning of 3 1/2 years of peace.
The next 3 years are going to be absolutely horrendous as obozo goes full scorched earth. We will never recover from the damage he will inflict in the next 3 years. Never.
Jeepers... thanks for the ping.
He has 3 agendas:
1. Destroy the US from within.
2. Empower and spread radical Islam.
3. Play golf.
He’s a foreign enemy agent in the nations highest office, everyone in Washington knows it but nobody’s got the balls to do anything about it, to start impeachment proceedings so he keeps on following his agenda religiously. And just think: We have THREE more years of this!
all the worst of the college professoriate and self proclaimed academic intelligentsia are now inside the wall and controlling the reigns.
but wow, good thing we didn’t elect Romney.. whew..
1. Destroy the US from within.
The last two words are both unnecessary and minimize his ongoing efforts to strengthen and embolden our external enemies.
Come to think of it, I might switch 1 and 2. 1 is his core goal, 2 is an essential sub-goal to achieving 1.
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America's allies and friends are now Obama's enemies!
Ditto!
America's foes and enemies are now Obama's friends!
Duh, is Obama now the Ayatollah for the USSA?
No question this is the right decision for the United States of Zimbabwe. The Catholic School system in the USA has educated too many black boys and girls into upwardly mobile citizens, we will have NO MORE of that!
He's no liberal. Hubert Humphrey and Mike Mansfield and Ed Muskie were liberals. Obama's a "Prog" -- a Stalinist in drag.
Also a Moslem, and specifically Afro-Arabian, jihadist. Like the guys who blew up the Nairobi embassy.
Also a lot of other things.
He's got 11,000 reasons to hate the Catholic Church, and Catholics, and even people who just tolerate Catholics.
After all, Catholics brought down the Soviet Empire and stopped the Turks at Lepanto and in the approaches to Vienna. Other Catholics stopped the Arabs at Tours in France in the 8th century -- outrageous! And drove the Moors out of Spain! Crime piled on top of crime! So yeah, Obama hates Catholics. And British people, and Americans.
What else have you got?
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