Slimy patriotism
Good for Obama. Coming on the heels of some obviously disheartening polling results that he is getting the crap kicked out of him by Hillary, Barack has said one of the most honest things that I've ever seen a politician quoted as saying--he has not worn an American flag pin since 9/11 because:
"Somebody noticed I wasn't wearing a flag lapel pin and I told folks, well you know what? I haven't probably worn that pin in a very long time. I wore it right after 9/11/ But after a while, you start noticing people wearing a lapel pin, but not acting very patriotic. Not voting to provide veterans with resources that they need. Not voting to make sure that disability payments were coming out on time."
The ubiquitous flag pin is the badge of honor of US politicians and is, as in Senator Obama's case, more noticeable by its absence.
I am a big, big fan of this sentiment. Since 9/11, the leechtoads have crawled out of the woodwork in this country, croaking patriotic sentiments as they initiate and defend unpatriotic actions such as torture and espionage against our own citizens. An enameled bit of worn metal does not remove these sins any more than a deathbed confession and last rites will send a murderer or lawyer to heaven.
Posted on October 05, 2007
