What Obama Should Say in Cairo

Pundits from the left and the right have been advising President Obama about what to say in Cairo.

How about this suggestion, Mr. President, from an ordinary US citizen?

Declare, Mr. President, that the "war on terror" is over.

We won, they lost.

"We" are all who believe in non-violence.

"They" are those who use violence.

And then have your speechwriters and public-diplomacy professionals take it from there, Mr. President.

Comments

[We-Are-The-Ones]

02:35 AM on 06/03/2009

Declare, Mr. President, that the "war on terror" is over.

We won, they lost. "We" are all who believe in non-violence. "They" are those who use violence.

Unfortunately, we are the they because we use violence, too. There are few governments who can claim that they believe in non-violence.

Wish it were that simple. Sigh.

[rf dude]

12:36 AM on 06/03/2009

" Where can I get a good rug for my office -

the last guy left a really crappy looking one "...
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[Semaj51]

12:06 AM on 06/03/2009

Please remind "they" with the weapons and bombs not to hurt "we" who are so peaceful.