This is the “Official EIA Reaction” to President Obama’s address today, in bold and blue (in real time as I read, I apologize in advance for any typos)

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

______________________________________________________________________

For Immediate Release September 23, 2009

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

TO THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

United Nations Headquarters

New York, New York

10:10 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to address you for the first time as the 44th President of the United States. (Applause.) I come before you humbled by the responsibility that the American people have placed upon me, mindful of the enormous challenges of our moment in history, and determined to act boldly and collectively on behalf of justice and prosperity at home and abroad.

I have been in office for just nine months — though some days it seems a lot longer. I am well aware of the expectations that accompany my presidency around the world. These expectations are not about me. Rather, they are rooted, I believe, in a discontent with a status quo that has allowed us to be increasingly defined by our differences, and outpaced by our problems. But they are also rooted in hope — the hope that real change is possible, and the hope that America will be a leader in bringing about such change.

To this day I cannot recall one time that the President has defined what this “real change” is, however I’ve been paying attention long enough to have a strong, well supported suspicion.

I took office at a time when many around the world had come to view America with skepticism and distrust. Part of this was due to misperceptions and misinformation about my country. Part of this was due to opposition to specific policies, and a belief that on certain critical issues, America has acted unilaterally, without regard for the interests of others. And this has fed an almost reflexive anti-Americanism, which too often has served as an excuse for collective inaction.

[Side Note: Notice the continued reference to the “collective” in the context of our collective action and responsibilities]

More so than “misconceptions and misinformation”, the alleged “skepticism and distrust” is attributed to the fact that much of the world is still controlled by totalitarian states who despise freedom. In fact, anyone who might have experienced said “reflexive ant-Americanism”, was probably someone who found himself in the rare circumstance of being in the presence of totalitarian dictator or state officials. As someone who has traveled to many different parts of the world, I found the attitude toward Americans to be quite favorable – of course I was in the presence of the common man and not totalitarian state leaders.

What country… let me be specific, What FREE country on the planet Earth is upset with the United States for taking this alleged unilateral action, which action, and why? Isn’t that the point of being a sovereign nation?

Now, like all of you, my responsibility is to act in the interest of my nation and my people, and I will never apologize for defending those interests. But it is my deeply held belief that in the year 2009 — more than at any point in human history — the interests of nations and peoples are shared. The religious convictions that we hold in our hearts can forge new bonds among people, or they can tear us apart. The technology we harness can light the path to peace, or forever darken it. The energy we use can sustain our planet, or destroy it. What happens to the hope of a single child — anywhere — can enrich our world, or impoverish it.

Take notice of words carefully chosen by the Teleprompter. Notice that he will not apologize for when HE defends the interests of his nation and his people, but he has had no problems with apologizing for everything America “before” Obama.

The interests of nations aren’t shared. In the interests of nations, there are those who want freedom & liberty and then there are those who want to impose “their idea” of Utopia on everybody else (can also be referred to as Tyranny; Totalitarian; Planned Economy; Communism; Socialism; Marxism; Statism; etc. )

“The religious convictions that we hold in our hearts can forge new bonds among people, or they can tear us apart”, Is he stating the obvious here? What’s the point?

“The technology we harness can light the path to peace, or forever darken it.” This can be true in the following scenarios: The American military remains the most technologically advanced on earth, thus making it the strongest military on the earth. This would certainly “light the path to peace”, it’s called “Peace through Strength”. When America is no longer strong, freedom is lost, and despots dictate international affairs (by the way, given the chance, they will care less about “regard for the interests of others”) – this would be about precisely the time when “the path to peace” is forever darkened.

In this hall, we come from many places, but we share a common future. No longer do we have the luxury of indulging our differences to the exclusion of the work that we must do together. I have carried this message from London to Ankara; from Port of Spain to Moscow; from Accra to Cairo; and it is what I will speak about today — because the time has come for the world to move in a new direction. We must embrace a new era of engagement based on mutual interest and mutual respect, and our work must begin now.

Is anyone curious to learn about this “common future” that apparently is going to be imposed upon the many places of the world represented by those attending the speech?

We’re no longer allowed to take pleasure in or enjoy our differences instead of avoiding the work that we have to do together? Am I interpreting this correctly? “No longer do we have the luxury of indulging our differences to the exclusion of the work that we must do forever.”

Whenever a government leader suggests an “engagement based on mutual interest” on a global scale… the history of the world should give pause to us all, before we consent to someone else’s “mutual interest” being imposed on us.

We know the future will be forged by deeds and not simply words. Speeches alone will not solve our problems — it will take persistent action. For those who question the character and cause of my nation, I ask you to look at the concrete actions we have taken in just nine months.

Oh my… the Teleprompter is sabotaging him here. The actions he has taken over the last nine months? This can only go in one direction.

On my first day in office, I prohibited — without exception or equivocation — the use of torture by the United States of America. (Applause.) I ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed, and we are doing the hard work of forging a framework to combat extremism within the rule of law. Every nation must know: America will live its values, and we will lead by example.

Wasn’t torture already prohibited before his first day in office? If not… what “torture” was legally permitted? And also, which acts are defined as “torture” under this “prohibition”?

Closing the Guantanamo Bay prison is a good thing because… why?

What kind of example (other than suicide) are we setting by the creation of a “new” legal framework that will prescribe the limits and rules on the manner in which the United States Military combats terrorism? The military already has a legal framework. Now we are going to tip the scales even more in Al Qaeda’s favor with new rules that will only be exploited to their advantage? Let’s not miss this point either: This advantage to the enemy comes at NO COST to them, while American soldiers could pay for it with their very lives, as a direct result of it. Isn’t this a WAR on terrorism? On one side they remove your head from your shoulders with pocket knives and on the other side we use professional interrogators who simulated drowning to obtain information that HAS saved American lives, then they leave the interrogation alive, with all body parts, not mutilated, or permanently disabled (any more than they went in) to a prison where they are given recreation equipment, a place to sleep, television, and meals specifically catered to the prisoners’ religion. The prison is so completely accommodating it is sometimes referred to as “Club Gitmo”! And… why are we somehow made out to be the bad guys?

Remember… Obama will not apologize for anything HE does, but has no problem throwing out apologies on behalf of the United States. [And I know what’s coming… Yes this WAS an apology, it is a blatant “admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret” if I’ve ever witnessed one!]

Okay… wasted too much time on this section. I’ll comment on more important parts of the speech only from here on out.

We have set a clear and focused goal: to work with all members of this body to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda and its extremist allies — a network that has killed thousands of people of many faiths and nations, and that plotted to blow up this very building. In Afghanistan and Pakistan, we and many nations here are helping these governments develop the capacity to take the lead in this effort, while working to advance opportunity and security for their people.

In Iraq, we are responsibly ending a war. We have removed American combat brigades from Iraqi cities, and set a deadline of next August to remove all our combat brigades from Iraqi territory. And I have made clear that we will help Iraqis transition to full responsibility for their future, and keep our commitment to remove all American troops by the end of 2011.

I have outlined a comprehensive agenda to seek the goal of a world without nuclear weapons. In Moscow, the United States and Russia announced that we would pursue substantial reductions in our strategic warheads and launchers. At the Conference on Disarmament, we agreed on a work plan to negotiate an end to the production of fissile materials for nuclear weapons. And this week, my Secretary of State will become the first senior American representative to the annual Members Conference of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

When did he have time to “outline a comprehensive” anything? He hasn’t. And we know this because we’ve been watching him on television as if it were some sort of reality show. We see him on television more than we see our favorite shows.

When you hear anybody, assume someone other than the President of the United States say, “a world without nuclear weapons”… what are some of the things that come to mind?

Perhaps you chuckle at the idea while thinking, “what planet does this person live on?” Perhaps the person is just naïve?

Now when you hear the President of the United States say those same words, what comes to mind?

For me it’s something along the lines of… “what happens when we’ve gotten rid of all of ours and our enemies had their fingers crossed the entire time, knowing full well the entire time that while it’s okay for these other countries to break treaties and international agreements, the United States will follow through and render itself defenseless?

Upon taking office, I appointed a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and America has worked steadily and aggressively to advance the cause of two states — Israel and Palestine — in which peace and security take root, and the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians are respected.

To confront climate change, we have invested $80 billion in clean energy. We have substantially increased our fuel-efficiency standards. We have provided new incentives for conservation, launched an energy partnership across the Americas, and moved from a bystander to a leader in international climate negotiations.

Good grief, what comes to mind when a man is so full of himself that he actually believes, and speaks of with such confidence, that he can prevent the climate from changing? Essentially this suggests that somehow we can control the earth’s temperature. Maybe I’m just ahead of my time for looking at this with such amazement that world leaders would have the audacity to make such outrageous claims, when we have a better chance of bringing a flood into a desert by collectively joining together in a simultaneous citizens of the world rain dance!

To overcome an economic crisis that touches every corner of the world, we worked with the G20 nations to forge a coordinated international response of over $2 trillion in stimulus to bring the global economy back from the brink. We mobilized resources that helped prevent the crisis from spreading further to developing countries. And we joined with others to launch a $20 billion global food security initiative that will lend a hand to those who need it most, and help them build their own capacity.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, because ladies and gentlemen we all know the truth hurts… In case you haven’t noticed, the crisis has YET to stop spreading and based on what I’m seeing we’re still a long ways from even reaching “the brink” to even begin coming back from.

The last I heard, unemployment was still skyrocketing each and every month. The only thing that seems to be stimulated here lately is government.

We’ve also re-engaged the United Nations. We have paid our bills. We have joined the Human Rights Council. (Applause.) We have signed the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We have fully embraced the Millennium Development Goals. And we address our priorities here, in this institution — for instance, through the Security Council meeting that I will chair tomorrow on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and through the issues that I will discuss today.

Obama seems to be extremely trusting… I wonder who he had as a professor for his world history class? Here I’ve been thinking the history of the world has been nothing but tyranny and come to find out the past doesn’t matter, after all Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Muammar Gaddafi are the epitome of world peace!

This is what we have already done. But this is just a beginning. Some of our actions have yielded progress. Some have laid the groundwork for progress in the future. But make no mistake: This cannot solely be America’s endeavor. Those who used to chastise America for acting alone in the world cannot now stand by and wait for America to solve the world’s problems alone. We have sought — in word and deed — a new era of engagement with the world. And now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility for a global response to global challenges.

“…our fair share of responsibility for a global response to global challenges.”

Now, if we are honest with ourselves, we need to admit that we are not living up to that responsibility. Consider the course that we’re on if we fail to confront the status quo: Extremists sowing terror in pockets of the world; protracted conflicts that grind on and on; genocide; mass atrocities; more nations with nuclear weapons; melting ice caps and ravaged populations; persistent poverty and pandemic disease. I say this not to sow fear, but to state a fact: The magnitude of our challenges has yet to be met by the measure of our actions.

If we are honest with ourselves, America is MORE than “living up to” this alleged “responsibility”. We continue to feed & clothe more of the world’s poor and treat more of the world’s illness & disease than any other country in the history of the world.

No country is more dedicated to War on Terrorism; has saved more lives; has improved the quality of life for more people; and has contributed more to bringing nations out of the third world than the United States of America. (By the way… the ice caps are not melting, and even if they were (which they aren’t) it has absolutely nothing to do with the cars we drive or any CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels)

If we’re going to be “HONEST”, it would be more accurate to replace the “WE” with “YOU” in terms of referring to “who” is not living up to this alleged “responsibility”.

This body was founded on the belief that the nations of the world could solve their problems together. Franklin Roosevelt, who died before he could see his vision for this institution become a reality, put it this way — and I quote: “The structure of world peace cannot be the work of one man, or one party, or one nation…. It cannot be a peace of large nations — or of small nations. It must be a peace which rests on the cooperative effort of the whole world.”

Who doesn’t want “World Peace”? I can think of two ways to have world peace “which rests on the cooperative effort of the whole world”:

One is freedom, which based on those in attendance… doesn’t seem like the prevailing philosophy and another way to have world peace is through tyranny by eliminating the concept of sovereign nations altogether, create an elite class who “know best” and will plan the economy and govern the collectivized masses (collectivized, because individualism is the greatest threat to tyranny & despots).

When you have 190-something individual nations you cannot have world peace “through a cooperative effort of the whole world”, because there will always be a dispute somewhere over resources, power, etc. Unless this “cooperative effort of the whole world” falls under world freedom or some kind of one world government and even then you would have to destroy the concept of individualism altogether and collectivize the masses, or you would only create chaos which would certainly not be “world peace”.

Other than that, we can have periods of peace. Unfortunately man is not perfect, evil is quite real, and world peace can only last until the next conflict.

The cooperative effort of the whole world. Those words ring even more true today, when it is not simply peace, but our very health and prosperity that we hold in common. Yet we also know that this body is made up of sovereign states. And sadly, but not surprisingly, this body has often become a forum for sowing discord instead of forging common ground; a venue for playing politics and exploiting grievances rather than solving problems. After all, it is easy to walk up to this podium and point figures — point fingers and stoke divisions. Nothing is easier than blaming others for our troubles, and absolving ourselves of responsibility for our choices and our actions. Anybody can do that. Responsibility and leadership in the 21st century demand more.

Who would have guessed that a body of sovereign states might not agree on “common ground” regarding the way to solve a problem?

In an era when our destiny is shared, power is no longer a zero-sum game. No one nation can or should try to dominate another nation. No world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will succeed. No balance of power among nations will hold. The traditional divisions between nations of the South and the North make no sense in an interconnected world; nor do alignments of nations rooted in the cleavages of a long-gone Cold War.

What does he mean by “our destiny is shared”? [I’m actually caught off guard here reading this…] Is he suggesting a “One World Government”?

The time has come to realize that the old habits, the old arguments, are irrelevant to the challenges faced by our people. They lead nations to act in opposition to the very goals that they claim to pursue — and to vote, often in this body, against the interests of their own people. They build up walls between us and the future that our people seek, and the time has come for those walls to come down. Together, we must build new coalitions that bridge old divides — coalitions of different faiths and creeds; of north and south, east, west, black, white, and brown.

The choice is ours. We can be remembered as a generation that chose to drag the arguments of the 20th century into the 21st; that put off hard choices, refused to look ahead, failed to keep pace because we defined ourselves by what we were against instead of what we were for. Or we can be a generation that chooses to see the shoreline beyond the rough waters ahead; that comes together to serve the common interests of human beings, and finally gives meaning to the promise embedded in the name given to this institution: the United Nations.

Which arguments is he referring too? This is complete nonsense that we have “defined ourselves by what we were against instead of what we were for” – Unless an individual wishes to have power over other people, People are FOR Liberty. We are always looking ahead to the future, but we learn and take seriously the lessons of history.

That is the future America wants — a future of peace and prosperity that we can only reach if we recognize that all nations have rights, but all nations have responsibilities as well. That is the bargain that makes this work. That must be the guiding principle of international cooperation.

Before proclaiming “America wants” something, as an American, I just want to know what I’m being obligated to here…

Today, let me put forward four pillars that I believe are fundamental to the future that we want for our children: non-proliferation and disarmament; the promotion of peace and security; the preservation of our planet; and a global economy that advances opportunity for all people.

First, we must stop the spread of nuclear weapons, and seek the goal of a world without them.

This institution was founded at the dawn of the atomic age, in part because man’s capacity to kill had to be contained. For decades, we averted disaster, even under the shadow of a superpower stand-off. But today, the threat of proliferation is growing in scope and complexity. If we fail to act, we will invite nuclear arms races in every region, and the prospect of wars and acts of terror on a scale that we can hardly imagine.

A fragile consensus stands in the way of this frightening outcome, and that is the basic bargain that shapes the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. It says that all nations have the right to peaceful nuclear energy; that nations with nuclear weapons have a responsibility to move toward disarmament; and those without them have the responsibility to forsake them. The next 12 months could be pivotal in determining whether this compact will be strengthened or will slowly dissolve.

America intends to keep our end of the bargain. We will pursue a new agreement with Russia to substantially reduce our strategic warheads and launchers. We will move forward with ratification of the Test Ban Treaty, and work with others to bring the treaty into force so that nuclear testing is permanently prohibited. We will complete a Nuclear Posture Review that opens the door to deeper cuts and reduces the role of nuclear weapons. And we will call upon countries to begin negotiations in January on a treaty to end the production of fissile material for weapons.

I will also host a summit next April that reaffirms each nation’s responsibility to secure nuclear material on its territory, and to help those who can’t — because we must never allow a single nuclear device to fall into the hands of a violent extremist. And we will work to strengthen the institutions and initiatives that combat nuclear smuggling and theft.

All of this must support efforts to strengthen the NPT. Those nations that refuse to live up to their obligations must face consequences. Let me be clear, this is not about singling out individual nations — it is about standing up for the rights of all nations that do live up to their responsibilities. Because a world in which IAEA inspections are avoided and the United Nation’s demands are ignored will leave all people less safe, and all nations less secure.

In their actions to date, the governments of North Korea and Iran threaten to take us down this dangerous slope. We respect their rights as members of the community of nations. I’ve said before and I will repeat, I am committed to diplomacy that opens a path to greater prosperity and more secure peace for both nations if they live up to their obligations.

But if the governments of Iran and North Korea choose to ignore international standards; if they put the pursuit of nuclear weapons ahead of regional stability and the security and opportunity of their own people; if they are oblivious to the dangers of escalating nuclear arms races in both East Asia and the Middle East — then they must be held accountable. The world must stand together to demonstrate that international law is not an empty promise, and that treaties will be enforced. We must insist that the future does not belong to fear.

What are the “consequences” of non-compliance with this non-proliferation and disarmament of nuclear weapons? Where is the logic in attempting to reason with liars and dictators? Are we expected to believe a dictator who denies the Holocaust has ever occurred? These are strong words, but as the President stated earlier words & speeches don’t accomplish a lot. How many UN sanctions have been wasted on North Korea now? How productive has that been?

What are the consequences of the compliance with this non-proliferation and disarmament of nuclear weapons on the part of the United States? We should be cautious to what we obligate ourselves to, while our enemies listen and rub their hands together in excitement.

That brings me to the second pillar for our future: the pursuit of peace.

The United Nations was born of the belief that the people of the world can live their lives, raise their families, and resolve their differences peacefully. And yet we know that in too many parts of the world, this ideal remains an abstraction — a distant dream. We can either accept that outcome as inevitable, and tolerate constant and crippling conflict, or we can recognize that the yearning for peace is universal, and reassert our resolve to end conflicts around the world.

That effort must begin with an unshakeable determination that the murder of innocent men, women and children will never be tolerated. On this, no one can be — there can be no dispute. The violent extremists who promote conflict by distorting faith have discredited and isolated themselves. They offer nothing but hatred and destruction. In confronting them, America will forge lasting partnerships to target terrorists, share intelligence, and coordinate law enforcement and protect our people. We will permit no safe haven for al Qaeda to launch attacks from Afghanistan or any other nation. We will stand by our friends on the front lines, as we and many nations will do in pledging support for the Pakistani people tomorrow. And we will pursue positive engagement that builds bridges among faiths, and new partnerships for opportunity.

This is a very awkward statement for such an eloquent Teleprompter to have hashed together. This is all nice, but will we “defeat” the terrorists? I see that we need to all agree that murder is wrong, okay makes sense… I see that the radical jihadists promote conflict by distorting faith, yes I agree, and we all know this… I see that while we’re “confronting them” we’re going to make some new friends [oh that’s nice], “share intelligence” [our enemies are smiling & rubbing their hands together again…]. I see that we are not going to permit any safe haven for terrorists… this is all “nice” , but are we going to “kill” the enemy and bring them to justice or just “watch” them and “coordinate law enforcement” efforts, and hope we can stop the next attack?

Our efforts to promote peace, however, cannot be limited to defeating violent extremists. For the most powerful weapon in our arsenal is the hope of human beings — the belief that the future belongs to those who would build and not destroy; the confidence that conflicts can end and a new day can begin.

And that is why we will support — we will strengthen our support for effective peacekeeping, while energizing our efforts to prevent conflicts before they take hold. We will pursue a lasting peace in Sudan through support for the people of Darfur and the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, so that we secure the peace that the Sudanese people deserve. (Applause.) And in countries ravaged by violence — from Haiti to Congo to East Timor — we will work with the U.N. and other partners to support an enduring peace.

I will also continue to seek a just and lasting peace between Israel, Palestine, and the Arab world. (Applause.) We will continue to work on that issue. Yesterday, I had a constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas. We have made some progress. Palestinians have strengthened their efforts on security. Israelis have facilitated greater freedom of movement for the Palestinians. As a result of these efforts on both sides, the economy in the West Bank has begun to grow. But more progress is needed. We continue to call on Palestinians to end incitement against Israel, and we continue to emphasize that America does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. (Applause.)

The time has come — the time has come to re-launch negotiations without preconditions that address the permanent status issues: security for Israelis and Palestinians, borders, refugees, and Jerusalem. And the goal is clear: Two states living side by side in peace and security — a Jewish state of Israel, with true security for all Israelis; and a viable, independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory that ends the occupation that began in 1967, and realizes the potential of the Palestinian people. (Applause.)

As we pursue this goal, we will also pursue peace between Israel and Lebanon, Israel and Syria, and a broader peace between Israel and its many neighbors. In pursuit of that goal, we will develop regional initiatives with multilateral participation, alongside bilateral negotiations.

Now, I am not naïve. I know this will be difficult. But all of us — not just the Israelis and the Palestinians, but all of us — must decide whether we are serious about peace, or whether we will only lend it lip service. To break the old patterns, to break the cycle of insecurity and despair, all of us must say publicly what we would acknowledge in private. The United States does Israel no favors when we fail to couple an unwavering commitment to its security with an insistence that Israel respect the legitimate claims and rights of the Palestinians. (Applause.) And — and nations within this body do the Palestinians no favors when they choose vitriolic attacks against Israel over constructive willingness to recognize Israel’s legitimacy and its right to exist in peace and security. (Applause.)

We must remember that the greatest price of this conflict is not paid by us. It’s not paid by politicians. It’s paid by the Israeli girl in Sderot who closes her eyes in fear that a rocket will take her life in the middle of the night. It’s paid for by the Palestinian boy in Gaza who has no clean water and no country to call his own. These are all God’s children. And after all the politics and all the posturing, this is about the right of every human being to live with dignity and security. That is a lesson embedded in the three great faiths that call one small slice of Earth the Holy Land. And that is why, even though there will be setbacks and false starts and tough days, I will not waver in my pursuit of peace. (Applause.)

I think Obama caught the Teleprompter as it was trying to set him up & play another joke on him with the speech, when Obama realized that, “You know… this is probably sounding really naïve”. Now I don’t know, I didn’t “hear him” I’m only reading the speech, but when you read it (and I hate the say this), it sounds incredibly naïve.

Notice he threw in the “without pre-conditions”, I think he’s still bothered from the criticism he took after he said that in a debate back during the primary season.

I don’t even know what he’s getting at here?  Is he throwing Israel under the bus?

Third, we must recognize that in the 21st century, there will be no peace unless we take responsibility for the preservation of our planet. And I thank the Secretary General for hosting the subject of climate change yesterday.

The danger posed by climate change cannot be denied. Our responsibility to meet it must not be deferred. If we continue down our current course, every member of this Assembly will see irreversible changes within their borders. Our efforts to end conflicts will be eclipsed by wars over refugees and resources. Development will be devastated by drought and famine. Land that human beings have lived on for millennia will disappear. Future generations will look back and wonder why we refused to act; why we failed to pass on — why we failed to pass on an environment that was worthy of our inheritance.

“Climate Change” isn’t being denied and hey… sometimes it might even be dangerous – Going outside during the winter and playing in the snow barefoot for instance.

The notion that man is influencing the earth with CO2 emissions (the very thing we exhale) is absurd and I cannot believe this is being talked about as if it were a legitimate issue. If we ever needed to invoke a policy of “Separation of Church and State” it’s right now, because this “Global Warming” … [or actually now we have to call it “Climate Change” as the President correctly does, because the earth has started cooling again]… this whole “Man Made Climate Change” idea has become a religion and it’s being used to create theocracies on a global scale.

On top of that it’s ridiculous and has never been proven… I take that back, it has been “proved to be false” when the earth started cooling despite the increase in co2 emissions into the atmosphere.

And that is why the days when America dragged its feet on this issue are over. We will move forward with investments to transform our energy economy, while providing incentives to make clean energy the profitable kind of energy. We will press ahead with deep cuts in emissions to reach the goals that we set for 2020, and eventually 2050. We will continue to promote renewable energy and efficiency, and share new technologies with countries around the world. And we will seize every opportunity for progress to address this threat in a cooperative effort with the entire world.

I have no doubt we’ll see the government “seize every opportunity”, I mean let’s face it… even if you’re not a deranged lunatic obsessed with the Marxist myth of a “planned economy” Utopia… you have to admit the alleged “battle against climate change” is a great way to control all means of production, especially if you can indoctrinate enough people into the religion… they’ll practically give you the authority!

And those wealthy nations that did so much damage to the environment in the 20th century must accept our obligation to lead. But responsibility does not end there. While we must acknowledge the need for differentiated responses, any effort to curb carbon emissions must include the fast-growing carbon emitters who can do more to reduce their air pollution without inhibiting growth. And any effort that fails to help the poorest nations both adapt to the problems that climate change have already wrought and help them travel a path of clean development simply will not work.

I’m not sorry for being a citizen of a “wealthy nation” nor am I sorry for my country’s contribution of developing the technology that the rest of the world today has the luxury to enjoy, technologies that were ONLY possible because of the activities that are inadvertently being apologized for as if we are supposed to be ashamed of our achievement.

It’s hard to change something as fundamental as how we use energy. I know that. It’s even harder to do so in the midst of a global recession. Certainly, it will be tempting to sit back and wait for others to move first. But we cannot make this journey unless we all move forward together. As we head into Copenhagen, let us resolve to focus on what each of us can do for the sake of our common future.

Excuse me, but this sounds like some kind of Theocracy, very “cult” like. Global Warming is not part of my religion, I invoke the cry made famous by American Progressives for decades: The Separation of Church & State… where’s the ACLU when you need them?

And this leads me to the final pillar that must fortify our future: a global economy that advances opportunity for all people.

Oh no… he’s moving on to the “economy” now.

The world is still recovering from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. In America, we see the engine of growth beginning to churn, and yet many still struggle to find a job or pay their bills. Across the globe, we find promising signs, but little certainty about what lies ahead. And far too many people in far too many places live through the daily crises that challenge our humanity — the despair of an empty stomach; the thirst brought on by dwindling water supplies; the injustice of a child dying from a treatable disease; or a mother losing her life as she gives birth.

Lack of certainty is fueled by the consistent government intervention. Okay, his brother lives in a hut! We’re getting this “lecture” from a man who allows his own blood, his own brother to live in a hut. How can anyone believe that he is the “humanitarian” he obviously perceives himself to be… when what would it cost, $50 a month? And his brother could probably move out of the hut and live a pretty decent life. Call me old fashioned, but I’m cautious of any man who treats his own blood in such a cold manner.

In Pittsburgh, we will work with the world’s largest economies to chart a course for growth that is balanced and sustained. That means vigilance to ensure that we do not let up until our people are back to work. That means taking steps to rekindle demand so that global recovery can be sustained. And that means setting new rules of the road and strengthening regulation for all financial centers, so that we put an end to the greed and the excess and the abuse that led us into this disaster, and prevent a crisis like this from ever happening again.

Remember the New Deal. FDR wouldn’t let up either, which is why it took WWII to end the Great Depression. The New Deal is the very reason that the Great Depression lasted for as long as it did.

We are in this “global recession” because of government intervention – not “greed”. It was “regulation” that put us into this situation.

Hypothetical to consider: The government enacts a number of “restrictions/regulations” (say oh I don’t know… maybe a law requiring lenders to make loans to people who would never qualify under traditional standards, but it will make the politicians look good if they can say “x number of low income people were able to achieve the American dream because of this new legislation”… let’s just say something “crazy” like that might happen). Okay, now these “regulations/restrictions” in turn have an adverse effect on the market, this adverse effect is perceived as “a crisis”, the government thinks it can “fix” the problem or at least they think they can get reelected if they say “they can”, in turn they “intervene” and pass another bill, this new law then effects the market again, creates “another crisis” that for some reason everyone keeps running to the government to fix… who only continues to exploit the crises and make everything worse.

“Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste. They are opportunities to do big things.” – Rahm Emmanuel, President Obama’s Chief of Staff.

At a time of such interdependence, we have a moral and pragmatic interest, however, in broader questions of development — the questions of development that existed even before this crisis happened. And so America will continue our historic effort to help people feed themselves. We have set aside $63 billion to carry forward the fight against HIV/AIDS, to end deaths from tuberculosis and malaria, to eradicate polio, and to strengthen public health systems. We are joining with other countries to contribute H1N1 vaccines to the World Health Organization. We will integrate more economies into a system of global trade. We will support the Millennium Development Goals, and approach next year’s summit with a global plan to make them a reality. And we will set our sights on the eradication of extreme poverty in our time.

Now is the time for all of us to do our part. Growth will not be sustained or shared unless all nations embrace their responsibilities. And that means that wealthy nations must open their markets to more goods and extend a hand to those with less, while reforming international institutions to give more nations a greater voice. And developing nations must root out the corruption that is an obstacle to progress — for opportunity cannot thrive where individuals are oppressed and business have to pay bribes. That is why we support honest police and independent judges; civil society and a vibrant private sector. Our goal is simple: a global economy in which growth is sustained, and opportunity is available to all.

Great, we’re in agreement and the policy to make this happen is called “Freedom” and the economic system to fuel such growth and opportunity is called “Capitalism”… but this time stop trying to “plan” the free market, because you can’t and when you try we end up exactly where our economy is now.

Now, the changes that I’ve spoken about today will not be easy to make. And they will not be realized simply by leaders like us coming together in forums like this, as useful as that may be. For as in any assembly of members, real change can only come through the people we represent. That is why we must do the hard work to lay the groundwork for progress in our own capitals. That’s where we will build the consensus to end conflicts and to harness technology for peaceful purposes, to change the way we use energy, and to promote growth that can be sustained and shared.

Community Organizing!

I believe that the people of the world want this future for their children. And that is why we must champion those principles which ensure that governments reflect the will of the people. These principles cannot be afterthoughts — democracy and human rights are essential to achieving each of the goals that I’ve discussed today, because governments of the people and by the people are more likely to act in the broader interests of their own people, rather than narrow interests of those in power.

The test of our leadership will not be the degree to which we feed the fears and old hatreds of our people. True leadership will not be measured by the ability to muzzle dissent, or to intimidate and harass political opponents at home. The people of the world want change. They will not long tolerate those who are on the wrong side of history.

“They will not long tolerate those who are on the wrong side of history”… interesting choice of words and context to use them in. What exactly is he suggesting here?

This Assembly’s Charter commits each of us — and I quote — “to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women.” Among those rights is the freedom to speak your mind and worship as you please; the promise of equality of the races, and the opportunity for women and girls to pursue their own potential; the ability of citizens to have a say in how you are governed, and to have confidence in the administration of justice. For just as no nation should be forced to accept the tyranny of another nation, no individual should be forced to accept the tyranny of their own people. (Applause.)

Men are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights… I’m sure they meant to include that part too. Because as we all know, if your rights come from the government they can be taken away, but if your rights come from God how can they take away what they do not have the power to create?

As an African American, I will never forget that I would not be here today without the steady pursuit of a more perfect union in my country. And that guides my belief that no matter how dark the day may seem, transformative change can be forged by those who choose to side with justice. And I pledge that America will always stand with those who stand up for their dignity and their rights — for the student who seeks to learn; the voter who demands to be heard; the innocent who longs to be free; the oppressed who yearns to be equal.

How about the American who aspires to work hard and become as successful & wealthy as he can without having to worry that he’s going to become a target for taxation and political scrutiny?

Democracy cannot be imposed on any nation from the outside. Each society must search for its own path, and no path is perfect. Each country will pursue a path rooted in the culture of its people and in its past traditions. And I admit that America has too often been selective in its promotion of democracy. But that does not weaken our commitment; it only reinforces it. There are basic principles that are universal; there are certain truths which are self-evident — and the United States of America will never waver in our efforts to stand up for the right of people everywhere to determine their own destiny. (Applause.)

“Democracy” can only operate through imposition – think about it… Democracy works by imposing the views of the majority on the minority, also known as “mob rule”. The old pirates thought it was a great way to run a ship, and we can only imagine how “orderly” that was.

I prefer freedom. In addition, I must admit that I am happy that I live in a REPUBLIC and NOT a Democracy.

Sixty-five years ago, a weary Franklin Roosevelt spoke to the American people in his fourth and final inaugural address. After years of war, he sought to sum up the lessons that could be drawn from the terrible suffering, the enormous sacrifice that had taken place. “We have learned,” he said, “to be citizens of the world, members of the human community.”

Apparently this is one of the ONLY lessons that our leaders have taken from an era with SO MANY teachable examples of what NOT to do.

The United Nations was built by men and women like Roosevelt from every corner of the world — from Africa and Asia, from Europe to the Americas. These architects of international cooperation had an idealism that was anything but naïve — it was rooted in the hard-earned lessons of war; rooted in the wisdom that nations could advance their interests by acting together instead of splitting apart.

“The United Nations was built by men and women like Roosevelt from every corner of the world”, the guy who prolonged the great depression, a guy who did such a great job for 4 terms that as soon as he left office they passed a Constitutional Amendment to make sure that this NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN – (Presidential Term Limits).

Now it falls to us — for this institution will be what we make of it. The United Nations does extraordinary good around the world — feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, mending places that have been broken. But it also struggles to enforce its will, and to live up to the ideals of its founding.

“live up to the ideals of its founding” What A Concept!

I believe that those imperfections are not a reason to walk away from this institution — they are a calling to redouble our efforts. The United Nations can either be a place where we bicker about outdated grievances, or forge common ground; a place where we focus on what drives us apart, or what brings us together; a place where we indulge tyranny, or a source of moral authority. In short, the United Nations can be an institution that is disconnected from what matters in the lives of our citizens, or it can be an indispensable factor in advancing the interests of the people we serve.

We have reached a pivotal moment. The United States stands ready to begin a new chapter of international cooperation — one that recognizes the rights and responsibilities of all nations. And so, with confidence in our cause, and with a commitment to our values, we call on all nations to join us in building the future that our people so richly deserve.

Thank you very much, everybody. (Applause.)

END

10:48 A.M. EDT

I still don’t understand the “how”. The speech only describes a very generic idea of world peace and harmony. No details about the means this will be accomplished. No details about the actual ends to be achieved.

This speech is the same old Teleprompter copy and completely void of substance. I wish I had spent my Wednesday evening doing something less useless than reading this entire speech.

This is Jason Bradley, thank you for reading.

1. WhiteHouse.gov

2. “apology.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.

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