Obama's Berlin Speech

[Viva Las Espuelas]

"The Victory Column (German: Siegessäule (help·info)) is a famous monument in Berlin, Germany. Designed by Heinrich Strack after 1864 to commemorate the Prussian victory in the Danish-Prussian War, by the time it was inaugurated on 2 September 1873, Prussia had also defeated Austria in the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and France in the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), giving the statue a new purpose. Different from the original plans, these later victories in the so-called unification wars inspired the addition of the bronze sculpture of Victoria, 8.3 meters high and weighing 35 tonnes, designed by Friedrich Drake. Berliners, with their fondness for giving nicknames to famous buildings, call the statue Goldelse, meaning something like "Golden Lizzy".[1]. The Victory Column originally stood in Königsplatz (now Platz der Republik), at the end of the Siegesallee (Victory Avenue). As part of the preparation of the monumental plans to redesign Berlin into Welthauptstadt Germania, in 1939, the Nazis relocated the column to its present site at the Großer Stern (Great Star), a large intersection on the city axis that leads from the former Berliner Stadtschloss (Berlin City Palace) through the Brandenburg Gate to the western parts of the city. ."

hmmmm. war seems to be the theme of this statue. seems to be another exhibition of poor judgement by obamessiah.

[Mr. Peabody]

I find it funny that while McCain's former chief strategist will admit the week was a disaster for McCain, apologists in this thread will continue to deny it.

John Weaver, who once was McCain's top political strategist, said his old boss made a big mistake by virtually daring Obama to go to Iraq and Afghanistan, only to see Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki generally embrace the Democrat's plan for withdrawing combat forces when he went there.

"McCain lost the week badly, let's be honest," Weaver said in a message on Friday. "John [McCain] is still in striking distance, thanks to his own character, biography and memories of the McCain of previous election cycles. But he cannot afford another week like this one."

[peewee's lovechild]

Regardless, most Americans can't identify Germany on a map.

I remember a Bush interview at the start of his first turn as Prez and he didn't know leaders names or where the countries were.

Look where all that got us.

Excellent point you made there.

[peewee's lovechild]

Oh, and god damn I hate when Pee Wee is arguing for my side. It makes me feel dirty.

I'm not saying I'm thoroughly convinced, but I was impressed by that speech.

[peewee's lovechild]

Oh, and posting that Nazi rally picture is the epitome of stupidity.

[shelshor]

Not all Europpeans are impressed with Obama

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle4392846.ece

He ventured forth to bring light to the world
The anointed one's pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a miracle in action - and a blessing to all his faithful followers

[101A]

lol

[clambake]

Not all Europpeans are impressed with Obama

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle4392846.ece

He ventured forth to bring light to the world
The anointed one's pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a miracle in action - and a blessing to all his faithful followers

i think it's about as close to reality as righties can get.